California's Proposition 12 (Prop12), which mandates space requirements for pigs, cows, and chickens, has sparked controversy as it affects producers in other states. Lawmakers like Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst, and others are pushing to reverse Prop12, arguing that California's regulations should not govern how farmers in other states raise their livestock. They assert that this mandate will increase costs for producers and food prices for families, potentially hurting hog farmers nationwide. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the impact of the avian flu on Sonoma County's $50 million poultry industry, with experts predicting its effects on consumers.
The avian flu has hit Sonoma County's $50 million poultry industry hard and experts say consumers will start seeing its impact. https://t.co/cad7PoGLMz https://t.co/cad7PoGLMz
California's new animal welfare law has livestock farmers across the country concerned A new animal welfare law going into effect in California that mandates space requirements for pigs, cows and chickens has some livestock farmers on edge. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/snzEIX6Rj3
California’s #Prop12 blatantly violates the interstate commerce clause and snubs our hardworking farmers. I am proud to join @SenJoniErnst as a cosponsor of the EATS Act, and I will continue to work to support our farmers and producers. https://t.co/DTZdhK2VNE
Today, California’s costly and misguided #Prop12 takes effect. This mandate will raise costs for our producers and food prices for our families. I’ll continue to fight this overreach because California liberals have no jurisdiction over how Iowa farmers raise our hens and hogs.
In 2024, we must pass my EATS Act and overturn #Prop12. California liberals have no place regulating Iowa’s pig farmers. https://t.co/NqXz4Hq7dU
Californias Prop12 went into full effect 1/1/24 telling producers in other states how 2 raise their pigs Its hogwash if u ask me Add reversing Prop12 to the 2do list this session Its Congress’ job 2 regulate interstate commerce& Prop12 will hurt hog farmers nationwide