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: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured reelection on Sunday, defeating right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro despite trailing in the first round of voting. The surprise victory triggered a sharp selloff in Brazilian financial market...
The 2026 midterm elections are a week from tomorrow, but early voting has been taking place for weeks. At stake is control of Congress, including the House of Representatives, where all 435 seats are contested, and the Senate, where approximately one-third of the seats are up for election. Farm...
Key Takeaways: Total U.S. crop acres (excluding hay) are forecast to expand fractionally this year due to greater oilseed crop and winter wheat plantings. One of the key drivers of this year’s crop outlook is input costs, and crops with a lower cost profile have an advantage in producers...
