Alliance Stakeholders Summit Panelists Tackle Tough Issues; Spot Food Trends Antibiotics, Sustainability and Farm Size just a few issues discussed during first day of Summit “I don’t see that there has ever been a better time for animal agriculture,” said Nancy Kruse, President of The Kruse Company, while addressing attendees yesterday at the 13th…
Animal Agriculture Alliance names Cooper Farms’ Terry Wehrkamp as Chair-Elect Announcement made at 2016 Stakeholders Summit May 9, 2016 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance Board of Directors has elected Terry Wehrkamp of Cooper Farms as its chair-elect. Cooper Farms has been a valued Alliance member for 10 years and Wehrkamp has served on the Alliance…
Statement on Recent HSUS Video May 10, 2012 – Ensuring proper animal well-being is the top priority of farmers and ranchers across all sectors of animal agriculture. Managers at the Wyoming pig farm targeted this week with an “undercover” video by animal rights extremist group the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) have begun…
Chandler Keys, Hill Staff Talk Relationship Building, Trust and Millennials Animal Agriculture Alliance Kicks off with a “Whack” Instead of a Bang May 8, 2014 –”If you’re not participating in democracy, you’re going to get whacked,” said Chandler Keys of the Keys Group at the 13th annual Stakeholders Summit which began this morning in…
College Students Discuss Cafeteria Choices, Sustainability and ‘Real Food’ College Aggies Online Scholarship Recipients also Recognized at Stakeholders Summit for “Agvocacy” Efforts May 8, 2014 –”Pick a few things that are sustainable and tell us how that works, start marketing your success to us and we’ll respond,” said Miles Milliken, a student at the…
For Millennial Consumers, Useful is the New Cool Marketing to Millennials Author Jeff Fromm Talks Hashtags, Job Strategy and Chicken Wings May 8, 2014 –”Why are chicken wings so popular with millennials?” asked keynote speaker Jeff Fromm of the audience at this morning’s Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit. “Because they’re an affordable flavor adventure!” According to…
Stakeholders Summit finishes strong in Kansas City Final Summit speakers offer proven tactics and advice to attendees on transparency and crisis management May 7, 2015 – “Every time you open your doors and go outside your comfort zone, the opportunities are endless,” said Brad Scott, a fourth-generation dairy farmer whose operation appeared on a 2013…
Summit speakers: It’s about putting a face to agriculture and having a dialogue Sustainability, consumer perceptions and building consumer trust discussed during first day of Summit May 6, 2015 – “It’s about having a dialogue, not just telling a story,” said Cameron Bruett, chief sustainability officer and head of corporate affairs for JBS USA, Inc. at…
Summit Showcased Ag’s Need to Build Relationships and How Words Have Consequences Speakers Challenged Attendees to Communicate Better, Find the “Middle Ground,” and Empower Ag’s Youth May 6, 2013- “The era of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ in agriculture is over,’” remarked Dallas Hockman, to attendees at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 12th annual Stakeholders Summit.…
Summit speakers discuss how consumers are influencing the future of agriculture at Alliance Summit 2015 Alliance Stakeholders Summit kicks off in Kansas City May 6, 2015 – “What are the anxieties consumers have about food? How are you addressing those anxieties?” Jeff Fromm, millennial marketing expert, asked attendees at the 2015 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders…
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