- After the mid-term election earlier this month, California made cage-free eggs a state law. With 62% of the votes, California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 12, also known as the
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Food Policy Summary
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- In the last week there have been a number of interesting developments in food policy. Each is in early development, but worthy of a brief note.
- President Trump, in a
USDA Withdraws Organic Livestock and Poultry Practice (OLPP) Final Rule
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- As previously reported on this blog, USDA published the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule on January 19, 2017. The rule established minimum indoor and outdoor space
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USDA Announces Intention to Withdraw Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Final Rule
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- As previously covered on this blog, on January 19, 2017, USDA published a controversial final rule on organic livestock and poultry which establishes minimum indoor and outdoor space requirements
USDA Further Delays Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
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- As previously covered on this blog, on January 19, 2017, USDA published a controversial final rule on organic livestock and poultry which establishes minimum indoor and outdoor space requirements
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CA Court Upholds Foie Gras Ban
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- Foie gras is a culinary delicacy made from the fattened liver of a duck or goose. It can be produced through a process called gavage in which the birds are
USDA Rolls Out New Animal Welfare Compliance Database
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- USDA Animal Care is a component of the Department’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Animal Care works with states, regulated industries, animal advocacy groups and other non-governmental organizations
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USDA Further Delays Effective Date for Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
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- As previously covered on this blog, on January 19, 2017, USDA published a controversial final rule on organic livestock and poultry which establishes minimum indoor and outdoor space requirements
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Animal Welfare Institute Calls for Greater Humane Slaughter Enforcement in New Report
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- Animal welfare – and, in particular, humane slaughter – have become hot-button issues in the food industry in response to consumer demand for ethically-raised foods. The key federal agency charged
USDA Delays Final Rule on Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices
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- As previously covered on this blog, on January 19, 2017, USDA published a controversial final rule on organic livestock and poultry which establishes minimum indoor and outdoor space requirements
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