The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has finalized the implementing rules for Proposition 12 regarding animal confinement regulation. The rules cover space requirements for breeding sows in the state, plus pork products sold in the state from production outside California, as well as:
Egg-laying hens and the covered products of shell eggs and liquid eggs as specified Veal calves and the covered product of veal meat as specified Clarifying definitions for exceptions to confinement requirements Requirements and procedures for certification and the accreditation of third-party certifiers
The rules were published 7 September and are effective 1 September 2022; Prop 12 was passed by referendum in California in 2018...
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...
