2018 California Proposition 12

Rep. Jim McGovern Shines Light on Chinese Smithfield’s Attempt to Overturn State Laws Including Massachusetts' Question 3

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Both measures prohibit the sale of certain types of factory farmed pork products in these states.

Key Points: 
  • Both measures prohibit the sale of certain types of factory farmed pork products in these states.
  • “We applaud Rep. McGovern for shining light on Smithfield’s infiltration of American agriculture and the multinational conglomerate’s efforts to overturn state laws like Massachusetts’ Question 3,” said Marty Irby, president and CEO at Competitive Markets Action and board secretary at the Organization for Competitive Markets.
  • To date, 226 bipartisan Members of Congress, including McGovern, have vocalized their opposition to the nullification of Question 3 and Prop 12.
  • 171 bipartisan Members of the House sent a letter to Thompson and Scott in August of 2023 and 31 U.S.

U.S House Hearing on Chinese Infiltration of American Agriculture Set for 11:30 AM Today

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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The hearing, entitled “The Danger China Poses to American Agriculture,” is set to be held at 11:30 AM EST.

Key Points: 
  • The hearing, entitled “The Danger China Poses to American Agriculture,” is set to be held at 11:30 AM EST.
  • The groups call comes in the wake of countless lobbying firms delisting Chinese clients as lawmakers have weighed blacklisting firms lobbying for the Chinese.
  • 171 bipartisan Members of the House sent a letter to Thompson and Scott in August of 2023 and 31 U.S.
  • Senators sent a similar letter to Senate Agriculture Chairman Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, and Ranking Member John Boozman, R-AR, last August.

Moms for America and Texas Ag Commissioner Applauded for Pushing Back Against Swamp Secretary Vilsack

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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of Justice submitted briefs to the contrary and sided with the Chinese interests and the Chinese Communist Party that financed the purchase of Smithfield in 2013.

Key Points: 
  • of Justice submitted briefs to the contrary and sided with the Chinese interests and the Chinese Communist Party that financed the purchase of Smithfield in 2013.
  • Vilsack’s testimony before the House Agriculture Committee and Chairman Glenn Thompson, R-PA, has created a new wave and groundswell of opposition to the terrible EATS Act, H.R.
  • Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-FL, is currently leading a letter against EATS with other Members of the House as well.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

Minister MacAulay concludes productive visit to Washington, D.C.

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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While in Washington, Minister MacAulay met with the United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack.

Key Points: 
  • While in Washington, Minister MacAulay met with the United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack.
  • During the meeting, Minister MacAulay raised proposed changes in voluntary "Product of USA" labelling regulations for meat and livestock and California's Proposition 12.
  • The Minister reaffirmed Canada's concerns that these rules have the potential to restrict trade and disrupt supply chains.
  • - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    This is the first ministerial outreach to the U.S. by Minister MacAulay since his reappointment as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food on July 26, 2023.

Prop 12 Enforcement Begins: Landmark Crate-Free Animal Welfare Law Fully Implemented in New Year

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Beginning January 1, 2024, fresh pork sold in California and Massachusetts must be gestation-crate free as the two states’ historic animal welfare laws—Proposition 12 and Question 3—are fully implemented and enforceable.

Key Points: 
  • Beginning January 1, 2024, fresh pork sold in California and Massachusetts must be gestation-crate free as the two states’ historic animal welfare laws—Proposition 12 and Question 3—are fully implemented and enforceable.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231220484161/en/
    Beginning January 1, fresh pork, including bacon, sold in California and Massachusetts must be gestation-crate free as the two states’ historic animal welfare laws—Proposition 12 and Question 3—are fully implemented and enforceable.
  • Prop 12 is the right thing for both the animals and farmers, but it needs to be done in a structured manner where pork producers have support and dedicated markets.
  • While gestation crates are the dominant industry practice today, they are out of touch with consumer expectations on base-level humane animal care.

FSNS Certification & Audit Receives Accreditation to Conduct California Prop 12 Compliance Assessments

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FSNS Certification & Audit (FSNS C&A), a Certified Group Company, is pleased to announce its accreditation from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to perform compliance audits for California Proposition 12 (Prop 12).

Key Points: 
  • Prop 12 Enforcement Begins Jan. 1, 2024
    SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FSNS Certification & Audit (FSNS C&A), a Certified Group Company, is pleased to announce its accreditation from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to perform compliance audits for California Proposition 12 (Prop 12).
  • "FSNS C&A is pleased to be able to offer our services to aid in providing compliance to Prop 12 requirements," said Lori Ernst, SVP of Audit Services, FSNS C&A.
  • Through Prop 12 compliance audits, FSNS C&A helps businesses verify that their animal housing conditions and recordkeeping meet the law's requirements.
  • A Prop 12 Compliance Certification from FSNS C&A facilitates seamless operation in California and appeals to consumers focused on sustainable practices.

duBreton farms are now certified by the California Animal Care Program (Prop12)

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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As a leader in animal welfare, duBreton is among the first companies to be California Proposition 12 certified.

Key Points: 
  • As a leader in animal welfare, duBreton is among the first companies to be California Proposition 12 certified.
  • DuBreton farms have specialized in animal welfare for decades now, raising crate-free pigs since 2003.
  • Thanks to their USDA Organic, Certified Humane Raised and Handled®, and GAP 5-step certifications, they not only comply with but greatly surpass Prop 12 requirements.
  • "Animal welfare protocols, the use of antibiotics, and farm animal raising practices should not only be words but should become a culture," Vincent concludes.

Services PMI® at 54.5%; August 2023 Services ISM® Report On Business®

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Economic activity in the services sector expanded in August for the eighth consecutive month as the Services PMI® registered 54.5 percent, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Services ISM® Report On Business®. The sector has grown in 38 of the last 39 months, with the lone contraction in December of last year.

Key Points: 
  • The sector has grown in 38 of the last 39 months, with the lone contraction in December of last year.
  • The Business Activity Index registered 57.3 percent, a 0.2-percentage point increase compared to the reading of 57.1 percent in July.
  • "The Supplier Deliveries Index registered 48.5 percent, 0.4 percentage point higher than the 48.1 percent recorded in July.
  • The 13 services industries reporting growth in August — listed in order — are: Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Accommodation & Food Services; Other Services; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Utilities; Retail Trade; Public Administration; Information; Educational Services; Construction; Finance & Insurance; Transportation & Warehousing; and Professional, Scientific & Technical Services.

Triumph Foods, Midwest Farmers Challenge Constitutionality of Massachusetts Question 3

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Triumph Foods filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts federal district court challenging the constitutionality of the state law known as Question 3 (Q3) and, in turn, similar laws like it, including California’s Proposition 12 (Prop 12).

Key Points: 
  • Triumph Foods filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts federal district court challenging the constitutionality of the state law known as Question 3 (Q3) and, in turn, similar laws like it, including California’s Proposition 12 (Prop 12).
  • The lawsuit challenges Q3 and the overall constitutionality of similar laws like Prop 12.
  • This left the door open to address the constitutionality of laws like Q3 and Prop 12 through other claims, which Triumph Foods intends to pursue.
  • Laws like Q3 and Prop 12 put not just farmers at risk but threaten food security,” said the farmer plaintiffs.

Farmer sentiment rebounds on more optimistic view of future

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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The upswing in sentiment was driven by producers' more optimistic view of the future; however, their perception of current conditions remained unchanged from May.

Key Points: 
  • The upswing in sentiment was driven by producers' more optimistic view of the future; however, their perception of current conditions remained unchanged from May.
  • "This month four out of ten producers stated that their financial situation has deteriorated compared to a year ago."
  • To better understand the large month-to-month swing in producers' expectations for the future, responses between the May and June surveys were compared.
  • Producers improved perspective on the future was not focused solely on their own farms, but extended to all of U.S. agriculture.