Egg producer contingency planning guidance

March 26, 2020

During these unprecedented times, employees in food production should know you are there for them. Food and agriculture workers are considered essential employees and are permitted to work, even under state or federal shelter-in-place orders. …

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Industry news 3/12/20

March 12, 2020

An alternative to the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (FWMA) is proposed in “Rep. Yoho offers new solution to ag labor crisis,” from Feedstuffs. Meanwhile, House sponsors and ag groups supporting the FWMA are asking for …

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HSUS releases industry scorecard

March 12, 2020

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) issued its first “Food Industry Scorecard: an evaluation of food companies’ progress making and keeping animal welfare promises.”  The report ranks 100 companies based on HSUS’s criteria …

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Registration open for 2020 Legislative Meetings

March 12, 2020

Registration is open for UEP’s Annual Legislative Meetings, May 20 – May 22, at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.  As you know, the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is rapidly evolving. It is important …

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Industry news 2/20/20

February 20, 2020

UEP President Chad Gregory is quoted in “Meeting cage-free commitments impossible for egg producers,” from Feedstuffs. Companies continue to pledge cage-free with Hershey expanding its commitment across its global supply chain by 2025 and MGM …

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