Animal Agriculture Alliance celebrates 30th anniversary February 1, 2017 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance, an industry-united nonprofit organization working to bridge the communication gap between farm and fork, is proud to be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2017. The Alliance released a short video highlighting its accomplishments: http://bit.ly/2ksiETQ. The Alliance was launched in 1987 to serve as a…
“The Big Fat Surprise” author Nina Teicholz to headline Alliance Summit Early registration is open through April 3rd January 23, 2017 – Nina Teicholz, an investigative journalist and author of the International (and New York Times) bestseller, “The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat & Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet,” will speak at the 2017 Animal Agriculture…
Animal Agriculture Alliance congratulates Perdue on new ag secretary role January 19, 2017 – Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance responded to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s announcement of former Georgia Governor George “Sonny” Perdue as the next U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary by offering its congratulations and support. “The Alliance is excited to see someone with…
Hannah Thompson-Weeman Promoted to Vice President of Communications January 4, 2017 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance is pleased to announce the promotion of Hannah Thompson-Weeman to vice president of communications, effective January 1, 2017. In this position, Hannah will assume a greater management role over the communications outreach strategies for the Alliance, as well as…
America’s Turkey Farmers Are Committed to Animal Welfare December 30, 2011 – A video released this week by an extreme animal rights group has led to allegations of animal cruelty on a turkey farm in Hoke County, NC. Viewers of the video should be aware that the vegan organization behind it, Mercy for Animals, is…
Alliance Names New Communications Director December 22, 2014 – Today, Animal Agriculture Alliance President and CEO Kay Johnson Smith announced the appointment of Hannah Thompson as the Alliance’s new Director of Communications. Prior to joining the Alliance, Thompson held a position in marketing with Farm Credit Mid-America in Louisville, Kentucky. Previously, she worked as a…
U.S. Farm Report’s Tyne Morgan to moderate 2017 Stakeholders Summit Early registration now open through April 3rd December 19, 2016 – Tyne Morgan, host of the longest-running syndicated program focused on agriculture and rural life, will serve as the moderator for the 2017 Stakeholders Summit, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today. Early registration is also…
Animal Agriculture Alliance Announces 2016 Stakeholders Summit Event will be themed “Securing Animal Agriculture’s Future: Action, Please!” December 14, 2015 –After taking its annual Stakeholders Summit on the road last year, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that the event will return to the Washington, DC area for 2016. The 2016 Stakeholders Summit, themed “Securing…
Deceptive Videos Unfairly Attack Farmers Farmers and ranchers dedicate their lives to the health and well-being of their animals in order to ensure that the food they produce for the public- and their own families- is wholesome and safe. Animal care is a top priority of our nation’s food producers. To demonstrate that commitment,…
New Sponsorships Ensure Fourth Annual College Aggies Online Best Yet Lallemand Animal Nutrition Makes Generous Contribution to Scholarship Program December 12, 2012–The Animal Agriculture Alliance is excited to announce the newest sponsor of its fourth annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition, Lallemand Animal Nutrition, North America. The CAO competition is a nationwide program…
HB 3799
Description:
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
Status: Introduced 3/7/2019
Pending
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
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