Sioux City Times

Today, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra expressed his disappointment in the Supreme Court's decision not to review the Iowa Pork Producers' case against California's Proposition 12. This legal mandate affects Iowa hog farmers by increasing pork prices and raising costs for farming operations.

Rep. Feenstra stated, "I am very disappointed that the U.S. Supreme Court decided against hearing the Iowa Pork Producers’ case against California’s Proposition 12. This mandate on Iowa hog farmers increases pork prices for families, makes hog farming needlessly more expensive, harms our rural communities, and threatens our food security."

He also mentioned past legislative efforts: "Last year, my Republican colleagues on the House Agriculture Committee and I passed a Farm Bill that overturned Prop 12. I remain committed to getting a new, five-year Farm Bill signed into law that repeals Prop 12 and delivers certainty and clarity for our hog farmers."