Similar cases have been litigated in other states over the last few years.

The decision was made in May.

US representatives urged the House Agriculture Committee to exclude the legislation from the Farm Bill.

The judge will take the case a few weeks after the law goes into force.

Fifteen other colleagues joined Brenna Bird.

The Restaurant Law Center said the settlement will give foodservice operators time to avoid significant supply disruptions.

Processors would incur a $5,000 fine per pound of improperly labeled beef.

The state is the 11^th in the nation to adopt an anti-gestation crate policy.