Month: January 2022

Farmers, hit by supply chain delays, expect higher input costs Supply-chain disruptions “haunt the nation’s agricultural sector,” with four of every 10 large-scale farmers and ranchers reporting difficulties in buying inputs ranging from fertilizer to farm equipment parts, according to a Purdue University survey released on Tuesday. Operators also increasingly… Continue reading

U.S. will vigorously enforce fair-play laws in meatpacking, says Biden President Biden announced a four-point plan for increased competition in the meat industry on Monday, including “across the board” enforcement of antitrust laws and support of legislation to inject transparency into cattle pricing. During a virtual meeting with farmers and… Continue reading

California is late with rules for Prop 12, ‘world’s strongest’ animal welfare law More than three years ago, California voters approved Proposition 12, guaranteeing sows, veal calves and egg-laying hens more room to move about and barring the sale of eggs, veal and pork from farms, even in other states,… Continue reading