Niman Ranch announced it is 100% audited, compliant and ready for implementation with fresh pork under California’s Proposition 12 and Massachusetts’ Question 3.
“USDA’s inaction amplifies the economic uncertainty facing hog farmers at a time when profitability for farrow-to-finish hog operations is already at its worst level in more than two decades,” the committee said.
According to The Power of Meat 2023 report, 57% of consumers said meat quality and appearance were top reasons for choosing where they purchase meat products.
As the intended date for the EPA to publish its proposed new wastewater regulations nears, meat industry stakeholders and legislators continue to press the agency to consider small processors in its rule.
New Horizon is a farrow-to-finish swine operation based in Pipestone, Minn. It will now operate as Hord Farms West and maintain its current pork operations.