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“If California were to win this Supreme Court case, there’s nothing stopping the state from saying, for example, you can only sell corn in California if it’s harvested with an electric combine,” says Dillard.

On the same day NPPC and AFBF filed a reply brief with the U.S. Supreme Court on Proposition 12, the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced it has finally completed the Prop 12 implementation rules.

The U.S. government filed a brief to the Supreme Court supporting the National Pork Producers Council and American Farm Bureau Federation's challenge to California’s animal housing law, Proposition 12.

When Harry Martin escaped from slavery and enlisted in the Union Army during the Civil War, little did he know the legacy he was about to establish for generations to come when he returned home to Wayne County, N.C.

The pandemic and the shortage of food animal veterinarians have catapulted the concept of telemedicine forward. As ASF inches closer to the U.S., experts say telemedicine could become even more useful. Here's why.

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) told AgriTalk host Chip Flory she thought she’d seen it all. But banning bacon is ridiculous.

For Blane and Kristi Olson of Elkhart, Ill., the decision to build a 2,400-head finishing barn was not so much about their livelihood but more about ensuring opportunities for their children in the future.

Iowa farmers were just weeks away from harvest when 100 mph winds raced across their fields, flattening a year’s worth of work. A short film shows what farmers in the derecho's path experienced on Aug. 10, 2020.

Yu Ping knew there had to be a better way to meet the needs of modern pig farming through a better building design. After years of constructing pig farms, he decided to try something new. The result? High-rise piggeries.

Is Petition 13 out of Oregon as ridiculous as it sounds? Hannah Thompson-Weeman, vice president for strategic engagement at the Animal Agriculture Alliance, weighs in on Petition 13, the PAUSE Act and Prop 12.

Lumber prices are up 359% since last year at this time, with a 69% increase taking place since the start of 2021, prices not trickling down to producers. And there are three factors aiding to the surge in prices today.

California’s Proposition 12 will have wide-reaching implications. It’s a clear regulatory overreach and a violation of the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution, says NPPC's Michael Formica.

If you notice something is not right on the farm or you see evidence of a break-in, it’s time to activate your plan to protect your farm. 

Technology will transform animal ag in the years ahead. Whether you are on the adopting or the developing end of the spectrum, quick identification of technologies that have potential pitfalls will be a big advantage. 

Investing in solar modules to provide power to your farm is a big investment and one you shouldn’t rush into, says Dan Erickson of Triple E Farms near Altona, Ill. 

Like many farmers, Rob Stout hopes his operation will be viable for generations to come. With the future in mind that means focusing on sustainability today.  

He was seven miles away from experiencing one of the most horrific sights of his life. As Anthony Russo drove down the lane to the 5,600-sow farrow-to-wean unit, all he could see was smoke.

Pork Perspectives is a recurring column that provides business and leadership strategy tips from some of the pork industry’s finest. Meet Frank Brummer, president of Farmweld, an adventurer at heart.

The U.S. Commerce Department has recommended that President Donald Trump impose tariffs on aluminum imports from all countries.