Month: April 2016

What should the regulations for animal confinement be? Voters in Massachusetts are poised to decide in a November ballot question whether the state should ban the sale of whole eggs, pork products, or veal from animals that can’t turn around or stretch their limbs within their cages. The prohibition would apply to producers both in and outside the commonwealth, with one of the biggest changes being that eggs sold in the state be “cage-free” when the law goes into effect in 2022, if voters agree to the proposal. …

Chobani, LLC, maker of America's #1 Greek Yogurt Brand, and proud sponsor of the United States Olympic Committee since 2012, is pleased to announce its latest roster of Team USA athletes for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Chobani has a history of sponsoring athletes directly as part of its commitment to supporting athletes who share the brand's mission to eliminate "bad stuff" from their lives in exchange for goodness and positive choices. …

Grassland Dairy Products, of Greenwood, says Canada is preparing to take steps to halt imports of ultra-filtered milk from the U.S., a move that could result in the loss of $100 million in annual exports from Wisconsin. …