Publix, Sodexo and Centralized Supply Chain Services to talk about food chain decision-making at 2019 Stakeholders Summit Overflow hotel block extended through April 19 April 16, 2019 – The Animal Ag Alliance’s 2019 Stakeholders Summit, themed A Seat At The Table and set for May 8-9 at the InterContinental at the Plaza Hotel in Kansas City, will bring…
Early registration for Animal Ag Alliance 2019 Stakeholders Summit ends April 12 Students can now sign up for the 2019 College Aggies Online scholarship competition April 10, 2019 – Early registration for the Animal Ag Alliance’s 2019 Stakeholders Summit, themed A Seat At The Table, closes April 12th. The event will be held May 8-9 at the…
Speakers to discuss legal protections for animal ag at 2019 Stakeholders Summit Discounted registration rates extended through April 12 April 3, 2019 – The Animal Ag Alliance announced today that discounted registration rates for the 2019 Stakeholders Summit, themed A Seat At The Table, have been extended through April 12th. The event will be held May 8-9…
Hot Issues will be on the table at Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2019 Stakeholders Summit Gene editing, meat alternatives and blockchain to be discussed by speakers March 19, 2019 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2019 Stakeholders Summit themed, A Seat At The Table, will feature conversations about hot issues in animal agriculture. The event will be held May…
Industry leaders will tackle questions about sustainability in beef industry supply chain at Summit Livestock Marketing Association, Blythe Angus and Tyson Foods to take their seat at the table March 5, 2019 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2019 Stakeholders Summit themed, A Seat At The Table, will be held May 8-9 at the InterContinental at the Plaza…
Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholders Summit to Kick Off with Consumer Focus Group Minnesota pig farmer Wanda Patsche wins photo contest and trip to Summit February 26, 2019 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2019 Stakeholders Summit themed, A Seat At The Table, will kick off with a live consumer focus group to help attendees better understand consumer perceptions…
Dietitians to ask “Does the Conversation Reflect the Cart?” at 2019 Summit Farmer photo contest deadline extended through February 17 February 12, 2019 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2019 Stakeholders Summit themed, A Seat At The Table, will be held May 8-9 at the InterContinental at the Plaza Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. Discounted registration rates are…
Summit panel to explore how to engage influencers about animal agriculture Photo contest offers opportunity for farmers to win free registration January 30, 2019 – Early registration rates are available through Friday, February 1 for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2019 Stakeholders Summit themed, A Seat At The Table. The event will be held May 8-9 at the…
Drastic EAT-Lancet Recommendations Miss the Mark Report ignores key facts and risks harming health and climate (Washington, D.C.) The Animal Agriculture Alliance issued the following statement by Kay Johnson Smith, President and CEO, in response to the EAT-Lancet Commission Report on Food, Planet, Health published in the Lancet. “U.S. farmers and ranchers lead the world…
Animal Agriculture Alliance debuts Sustainability Impact Report Report highlights animal agriculture’s commitment to continuous improvement January 14, 2019 – Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance released its “Sustainability Impact Report” focusing on animal agriculture in the United States. The report highlights how the animal agriculture industry shares the same values as today’s consumer with its never-ending…
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