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Schultz said a major issue on the federal level is environmental land grabs, which is when the government decides that an area, sometimes just a wet area the size of a puddle, is a wetland and says farmers can no longer use the land even though they've been cultivating it for generations in some cases.
Schultz said a major issue on the federal level is environmental land grabs, which is when the government decides that an area, sometimes just a wet area the size of a puddle, is a wetland and says farmers can no longer use the land even though they've been cultivating it for generations in some cases.
That's right. Proposition 12 in California went into effect at the beginning of this year, and it mandates certain living spaces for different animals, such as more space for egg-laying hens, and it prohibits the sale of products that don't comply with these regulations.
That's right. Proposition 12 in California went into effect at the beginning of this year, and it mandates certain living spaces for different animals, such as more space for egg-laying hens, and it prohibits the sale of products that don't comply with these regulations.
Animal rights groups like PETA are behind the regulations, and even though it's a California regulation, it affects Minnesota farmers who want to sell their products in California. This applies to all states that sell products in California. The Supreme Court upheld the California regulations in May, so it looks like they're here to stay.
Animal rights groups like PETA are behind the regulations, and even though it's a California regulation, it affects Minnesota farmers who want to sell their products in California. This applies to all states that sell products in California. The Supreme Court upheld the California regulations in May, so it looks like they're here to stay.
Schultz said that while there can be a narrative that farmers don't care about their own land or animals, that's not the case at all.
Schultz said that while there can be a narrative that farmers don't care about their own land or animals, that's not the case at all.
Most of what they're discussing is just a lighter touch on regulation, a friendlier EPA and an administration that is pro-farmer, which Schultz is looking forward to. And finally, Schultz shared that he would love for people enjoying a Minnesota turkey tonight to appreciate the state's great agriculture.
Most of what they're discussing is just a lighter touch on regulation, a friendlier EPA and an administration that is pro-farmer, which Schultz is looking forward to. And finally, Schultz shared that he would love for people enjoying a Minnesota turkey tonight to appreciate the state's great agriculture.
AAA Auto Club estimates 80 million Americans will go at least 50 miles for the holiday this year. Most of those will be driving. Gas prices are cooperating. The average price for a gallon of gas is $3.06, down 20 cents from last year. The Transportation Security Administration is expecting to screen 18.3 million flyers at U.S. airports.
AAA Auto Club estimates 80 million Americans will go at least 50 miles for the holiday this year. Most of those will be driving. Gas prices are cooperating. The average price for a gallon of gas is $3.06, down 20 cents from last year. The Transportation Security Administration is expecting to screen 18.3 million flyers at U.S. airports.
Already on Monday, more than 1,600 flights have been delayed due to weather. And a 24-hour strike at Charlotte Douglas International Airport among a contractor that cleans the planes is also causing delays.
Already on Monday, more than 1,600 flights have been delayed due to weather. And a 24-hour strike at Charlotte Douglas International Airport among a contractor that cleans the planes is also causing delays.