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: After a period of limited activity, USDA reported a sizeable 613 KMT in soybean export sales, including 330 KMT to China and 283 KMT to unknown destinations, potentially also China. The purchases represent a meaningful pickup in demand and bring China closer to ful...
Key Takeaways: Consumer spending is a key driver of the U.S. economy, and the latest retail sales data indicate that spending remains robust despite inflation. In September, total retail and food service sales rose more than 6 percent year-over-year, with food service spending up 7 percent and...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
