The agriculture secretary and Senator Boozman met with 120 pork producers.

The bill follows similar legislation from Florida, Iowa and Nebraska.

Several meat associations submitted comments by the deadline.

The measure will be on the November ballot.

The deadline for comments was Sept. 11.

The USDA first introduced the framework in July.

The legislator calls to investigate the actions leading to the ongoing Listeria outbreak.

The association continues to ask questions about possible changes to wastewater regulations.

Cases on three farms marked the first positive tests in the state.

The update discussed animal-raising and environmental claims.