Court to hear motion to dismiss swine slaughter lawsuit 01.27.2020 By Erica Shaffer A decision is expected later this year.Read More
Federal court strikes down Kansas ‘ag-gag’ law 01.27.2020 By Erica Shaffer Physical damage to animals, facilities remains a criminal offense.Read More
Groups challenge swine slaughter inspection rules again 01.14.2020 By Erica Shaffer Food & Water Watch, Center for Food Safety, argue the new scheme runs contrary to the Federal Meat Inspection Act.Read More
USDA proposes rule to ensure competitive meat, poultry markets 01.13.2020 By Erica Shaffer But any rule must protect marketing agreements within the industry, NAMI says.Read More
Senate committee approves USMCA 01.08.2020 By Jay Sjerven The full Senate could vote on the measure by the end of the week.Read More
Year in Review: Processors face resistance and opposition in 2019 12.30.2019 By MEAT+POULTRY Staff The year’s challenges included lawsuits and grassroots campaigns.Read More
USMCA moves through House Committee, closes in on full vote 12.18.2019 By Jay Sjerven Final passage in House expected, Senate plans to consider early next year.Read More
Sen. Booker proposes crackdown on CAFOs 12.16.2019 By Erica Shaffer New legislation would place a moratorium on new operations, restore COOL.Read More
Meat labeling law blocked by Arkansas federal court 12.13.2019 By Sam Danley Judge says concerns about consumer confusion are 'unwarranted.'Read More
Senator introduces Real MEAT Act 12.12.2019 By Ryan McCarthy The bill would force all plant-based and cultured beef products to be labeled ‘imitation.’Read More
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