In 2008, California passed Proposition 2, which regulated the size of battery cages used in egg production in the state. The measure was fully in effect in 2015 and has had a considerable impact on the egg industry there.
Proposition 2 regulated the size of poultry and livestock confinement on the basis of space requirements for animal movement and behavior. Tomorrow Californians will vote on a follow-up proposal, Proposition 12, that would further tighten the restrictions and define the space requirements. For layers, the standard would be the same dimensions as the cage-free guidelines recommended by the United Egg Producers of 1-1.5 square feet of floor space per hen. The proposal would also continue to ban the sale of shelled eggs (...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
