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Author Archives: Emily Ellis

Shortages affecting egg prices in grocery stores.

States rolling back legislation on cage-free eggs

Animal Agriculture Alliance, UncategorizedBy Emily EllisApril 1, 2025

Egg prices have soared recently, leaving many consumers wondering why. While avian influenza plays a role, animal housing mandates—like California’s Proposition 12—are also driving up costs.

What is the best diet?

Animal Agriculture Alliance, NutritionBy Emily EllisAugust 8, 2023

Have you ever wondered what the “best” diet is to live a healthy lifestyle? You’ve probably heard of fad diets and eating patterns like keto, the Mediterranean diet, low-carb, low-fat, etc. with influencers on social media sharing why their diet choice is the “best.”

A variety of foods, including animal products, makes up a healthy diet.

“What The Health” claims get debunked

Animal Agriculture AllianceBy Emily EllisMay 20, 2022

Some determined activists will say almost anything to convince people to go vegan. One example of this is the film “What The Health”. Discover the truth behind some of the film’s claims.

Animal rights activism is big business

Animal Agriculture Alliance, Monitoring ActivismBy Emily EllisMarch 30, 2022

Pretty much all animal rights extremist organizations – no matter how reasonable they attempt to appear publicly – share the same goal of eliminating animal agriculture and taking meat, milk, poultry, and eggs off our tables.

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Small but mighty

Animal Agriculture AllianceBy Emily EllisJune 1, 2021

The Alliance’s small but mighty team is continually working to further bridge the communication gap between farm and fork. Not even a global pandemic was able to slow us down!

Vote: “Obstacles to Opportunities” Farmer Photo and Video Contest

Animal Agriculture AllianceBy Emily EllisApril 12, 2021

The entries are in for our “Obstacles to Opportunites” farmer photo and video contest, showing how they have remained resilient and adapted over the years.

Why you can’t beat meat

Animal Agriculture Alliance, NutritionBy Emily EllisMarch 11, 2021

Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? Meat, milk, poultry, and eggs are nutrient-dense powerhouses that can help you meet your daily nutrition requirements!

Year in Review: 2020

Animal Agriculture AllianceBy Emily EllisNovember 18, 2020

Our small and mighty team has been hard at work over the last year to connect, engage and protect on behalf of all of animal agriculture.

Plant worker safety protects our food security

Animal Agriculture AllianceBy Emily EllisSeptember 23, 2020

Worker health and safety is a critical aspect of protecting our national food security and keeping grocery store shelves stocked with our favorite food items.

Misconceptions about antibiotic usage in agriculture

Animal Agriculture Alliance, Antibiotic UseBy Emily EllisOctober 7, 2019Leave a comment

Unfairly blaming animal agriculture for antibiotic resistance will not help us solve this issue.

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Texas Legislation

PENDING

HB 3799
Description:

Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.

Status: Introduced 3/7/2019
Pending

PASSED

HB 1081
Relating to a study regarding the prohibition of dairy farming in certain areas of the state
Description:

Would require the Texas Animal Health Commission to conduct a study regarding the current risk level for bovine tuberculosis in certain states determined by the Commission to be infected or at high risk for bovine tuberculosis. By 9/1/2014, the Commission must submit a report of the findings to the Department of Agriculture and others listed.

Status: Effective 6/14/2013
Passed
Pass Date: 6/14/2013

HB 1643
Description:

Would add a concentrated animal feeding operations to the list of facilities that drones are prohibited from flying over.

Status: Effective 9/1/17
Passed
Pass Date: 6/15/2017

HB 1819
Relating to liability for injuring a trespassing sheep or goat
Description:

Would make a person with a fence that is insufficient who kills or wounds a head of cattle, horse, goat or sheep liable to the owner of the animal for damages.

Status: Effective 9/1/2013
Passed
Pass Date: 6/14/2013

FAILED

HB 334
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Livestock Care Standards Advisory Committee
Description:

Would establish a 16-member Texas Livestock Care Standards Advisory Committee. The committee would be required to research and develop standards governing livestock and poultry care, food safety, local food availability, food affordability, and best farm management practices for animal well-being.

Status: Introduced 11/19/2010; Died in Committee
Failed

SJR 22
Right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife amendment
Description:

Would amend Aricle 1, Section 34 of the Texas Constitution to include that people have the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife, including the use of traditioal methods, subject to laws and regulations to conserve and manage wildlife and preserve the future of hunting and fishing. Would also state that hunting and fishing are preferred methods of managing and controlling wildlife.

Status: Enrolled 5/20/2015; Died in Chamber
Failed