POLICY
Idaho’s law punishing those who secretly film agricultural operations doesn’t limit free speech because the First Amendment right does not exempt trespassing on private property, state attorneys argued.
Export growth has been fueled by trade agreements that provide favorable environments for all parties. Those relationships need to continue.
Liability limits on hog farm nuisance awards passes Senate
During the 2017 World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Ia., the pork industry stressed the importance of trade and expanding trade markets.
The North Dakota Farmers Union’s potential intervention in a lawsuit over the constitutionality of the state’s anti-corporate farming law isn’t likely to affect the outcome, an attorney for North Dakota Farm Bureau says.
A Missouri lawmaker wants to increase fines for people who release feral hogs in the state.
A ruling is expected from a judge pertaining to manure handling on an Arkansas hog operation near the Buffalo River.
When Massachusetts voters head to the polls in November, supporters of a pro-farm animal ballot question want them to have one question in their minds: What would it feel like to spend their entire lives without enough room to stand up, turn around, stretch their arms and legs and lay down again.
The number of plaintiffs suing to abolish North Dakota’s anti-corporate farming law has expanded and now includes people and companies with ties to four U.S. states and a former Soviet republic.
A group that wants to block a law that relaxes North Dakota’s Depression-era ban against corporate farming has raised more than $1.1 million.
North Dakota’s hog and dairy industries are hoping voters will bless state lawmakers’ decision to allow non-family corporations to own operations, but it could be a tough sell in a state that has safeguarded its family farming heritage for nearly a century.
As 2014 sets up to be a profitable year for pork producers, constant environmental management, animal welfare pressures and looming federal regulations bring uncertainty to today’s modern production systems.
Indiana lawmakers chose to hold off on a bill that would limit local governments’ control over large livestock farms Monday and instead replaced it with a proposal for further research on how existing local ordinances impact Indiana farms.
A pair of state ‘ag-gag’ laws are being challenged in federal court.
Friday, the U.S. Department of Transportation granted a one-year exemption to the Hours-of-Service requirement for the transportation of livestock.
Kosher and halal meat will now be available to food banks thanks to a new law placed in the farm bill.
Attorneys for Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter are asking a federal judge to toss a lawsuit challenging a new law that makes it illegal to secretly film animal abuse at agricultural facilities.
Idaho farmers, ranchers and producers say they’re happy with the outcome of the 2014 Legislature.
An agricultural bill that opponents warn would undermine Indiana residents’ legal challenges against large livestock farms is moving closer to passage in the General Assembly.
Legislation will allow veterinarians to legally carry and dispense controlled substances to protect the health and welfare of the nation’s animals, ensure public safety, and safeguard the nation’s food supply.
The companies still expect the transaction to close the second half of 2013.
She urges consideration of the Chinese company’s “troubling track record.”
Old-crop corn are under heavy pressure again to start the week.
Beige book highlights recent economic activity.
Says Commission should take immediate action and punish any wrongdoing.
Slips back to a level last seen during the 2008-2009 recession.
The House Appropriations Committee approved legislation that blocks USDA from imposing marketing regulation.