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Farmers and Meat Companies Unite Against Prop 12 Threat
10/11/2025
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Story summary
- A coalition of family farmers and meat companies met in Washington, D.C. to oppose federal efforts to block state humane-livestock laws, including California's Prop 12.
- Opponents say Prop 12 raises costs and hinders interstate trade.
- Brent Swart of the Iowa Soybean Association warned that compliance costs could hurt pork farmers.
- Supporters say such laws boost consumer trust and business viability.
