Farm Country Update: How Will Proposition 12 Change the Pork Industry?
On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld California’s new humane-pork law, Proposition 12, in a 5-4 decision, choosing not to accept the challenge by the National Pork Producers Council and American Farm Bureau Federation.
Since the decision, the pork industry has been filled with a number of questions and unknowns about how California’s Prop 12 law might impact producers across the nation.
To help bring clarity to the recent ruling and how it may impact stakeholders across the pork supply chain, Jennifer Shike, editor of Farm Journal’s PORK, and industry experts will discuss the Proposition 12 ruling in an upcoming Farm Country Update on June 1.
Joining Shike, the following expert panelists will share their thoughts from a variety of viewpoints and roles in pork production:
• Scott Hays, president of NPPC
• Lee Schulz, economist at Iowa State University
• Josh Trenary, executive director of Indiana Pork Producers Association
Registration for the free, online event is now open.
REGISTER HERE
Read More about California’s Prop 12 law and recent industry reaction:
Supreme Court Backs California Prop 12
Flory and Wiesemeyer React to Prop 12 Ruling on AgriTalk
Prop 12 Response: Iowa Lawyer Says ‘Don’t Make Any Rash Decisions’
Prop 12 Ruling: A Major Blow to Farmers and Consumers Who Will Pay the Price
Prop 12 Reactions: From Hogwash to Delight
Ripple Effect of Prop 12 Will Be Nothing But Bad News, Rep. Johnson Says
How Will Proposition 12 Affect U.S. Exports and Imports of Pork?
More Uncertainty for Pork Industry in a Very Uncertain Market