…concern. He called Proposition 50 a direct threat to Central Valley farmers, warning that the measure would gerrymander rural communities out of fair representation. “If Prop 50 passes, the Valley…
California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas Tackles Prop 50, Farm Bill, and the Future of Farming
…depend on international markets. The Farm Bill – Current versions overlook specialty crops and need to better support healthy food programs. She also raised alarm over Proposition 50, which she…
Beef Prices, Prop 12, and Holiday Meat Trends on AgNet News Hour
…a versatile, cost-effective option that continues to gain popularity. The conversation touched on grass-fed vs. corn-fed beef, Prop 12’s lingering impact on pork supplies, and what to expect this turkey…
Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy
…California,” Tangipa said. He emphasized the need to build necessary dams like Temperance Flat and modernize the Central Valley’s water infrastructure without interference from litigation or bureaucratic delays. Prop 50…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
…over Proposition 50. Organic Farming Innovation with Wilbur Ellis Josh sat down with Gina Colfer, Sustainable Solutions Agronomy Manager at Wilbur Ellis, to talk about the future of organic farming…
Proposition 12 Drives Up Pork Costs, NPPC Warns
…before the House Agriculture Committee to highlight the damaging effects of California’s Proposition 12. Speaking on behalf of the pork industry, the pair called on Congress to support committee chair…
Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12
…key state-level laws, particularly California’s Proposition 12 and Massachusetts’ Question 3. Proposition 12 and State Rights in the Spotlight At the heart of the opposition is the concern that Ernst’s…
Prop 12 Sparks Pricing Concerns for Pork Producers and Consumers
California’s Proposition 12 (Prop 12) continues to raise concerns across the pork industry as new animal welfare regulations impact pricing and operations. Prop 12 Sparks Pricing Concerns for Pork Producers…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-23-25
…prices and historic lows in cattle supply (the lowest since 1951) to the impacts of Prop 12 on pork producers, Hill shares insights on where meat prices are headed and…
California’s Meat Industry Faces Historic Supply Crunch
…production cycles. “Chickens hatch in weeks, and hogs have shorter gestation and larger litters,” he said, “so the supply is more flexible.” Impact of Prop 12 and Regulation On top…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…message is clear: the USDA is putting farmers first. She covers a lot of ground, from slashing red tape and expanding global trade to confronting Prop 12, managing labor issues,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…message is clear: the USDA is putting farmers first. She covers a lot of ground, from slashing red tape and expanding global trade to confronting Prop 12, managing labor issues,…
NPPC Supports the Food Security and Farm Production Act
…regulations that would particularly impact small and medium-sized pork producers. The legislation responds to California’s Proposition 12, which sets minimum space standards for farm animals and restricts the sale of…
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
…emphasizing the urgent need for a federal solution to the challenges posed by California’s Proposition 12. California voters passed Proposition 12 on November 6, 2018. It established new minimum space…