Senators propose legislation to boost meat processing capacity Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee introduce the bipartisan, bicameral Expanding Local Meat Processing Act. Industry News February 28, 2025 No Comments Expanding Local Meat Processing Act would remove regulatory roadblocks to increase meat processing capacity and allow livestock auction market owners to invest in small and regional packing facilities.Read More
Senators propose compensating poultry growers impacted by HPAI Legislators introduce bill to better financially protect poultry growers against avian flu outbreaks. Industry News February 21, 2025 No Comments Proposed legislation would expand USDA-APHIS compensation to all poultry farmers in an HPAI control area. Read More
NCBA supports Death Tax Repeal Act Current Death Tax relief is set to expire at the end of 2025. Industry News February 14, 2025 No Comments Repealing the Death Tax is a top priority this year for NCBA.Read More
Legislators move to block USDA's proposed Salmonella rule National Chicken Council supports proposed legislation. Industry News February 13, 2025 No Comments US Congressmen Tracey Mann and Steve Womack introduce legislation to protect poultry producers and consumers.Read More
Cattle associations support reintroduction of American Beef Labeling Act US Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Sen. Cory Booker reintroduce the American Beef Labeling Act. Industry News February 11, 2025 No Comments Legislation would reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling for beef.Read More
Nebraska bolsters efforts to ban cultivated meat Nebraska Sen. Barry DeKay introduces legislation to keep lab-grown meat from being manufactured, distributed or sold in Nebraska. Industry News January 16, 2025 No Comments Senator finds lab-grown meat sales unfairly benefit from industry investments in marketing and production. Read More
Cattle association warns producers about returning filing requirements Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals lifts nationwide preliminary injunction on enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act. Industry News December 30, 2024 No Comments Corporate Transparency Act filing requirements are back in effect.Read More
Pork council disappointed with no Prop 12 solution Congress denies new programs or funding. Industry News December 19, 2024 No Comments Pork council finds Congress relinquishes its responsibility to produce a new Farm Bill and an overdue federal solution for California Proposition 12.Read More
Coalition fights to protect Prop 12, Question 3 legislation New coalition informs Congress of risks of the proposed EATS Act to farmers, businesses, voters and consumers. Industry News September 13, 2024 No Comments Pork companies, retailers and hog farmers from across the country travel to Washington, D.C., to oppose the proposed EATS Act.Read More
Michigan rep works to ban lab-grown meat Rep. Jim DeSana also introduces a resolution to enshrine the right to hunt in Michigan’s constitution. Industry News September 11, 2024 No Comments State Rep. Jim DeSana introduces legislation to ban lab-grown meat from being sold in Michigan.Read More