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NPPC eyes October 11th for SCOTUS Prop 12 case

The Supreme Court case challenging California’s Proposition 12 starts in less than a month.

National Pork Producers Council president Terry Wolters, a producer from Minnesota, says October 11^th will be an impactful date not only to the U.S. pork industry, but also to states across the country.

“As it sets the precedent for states to regulate or not regulate what goes on outside their borders.”

During a call with reporters Thursday, he says NPPC challenged Prop 12 because it’s an unconstitutional overreach that will impact future generations of pig farmers and pork production, along with consumers.

“We support our producers’ ability to make decisions in the best interest of our animals. Or it has the potential to impact and disrupt the supply chain, raising food costs to consumers, and threaten animal health and farm sustainability.”

Despite oral arguments beginning next month, the Supreme Court will have until the end of its term in June 2023 to render a decision on Prop 12.