Humane Society Targets Congressman
The Humane Society of the US recently committed the bulk of its campaign fund to unseating Iowa Representative Steve King, sources inside the organization say. While the Humane Society represents…
Butterball Worker Pleads Guilty
An employee at a North Carolina Butterball factory farm recently pled guilty to felony cruelty to animals. The employee, Brian Douglas, is one of six workers charged with animal cruelty…
Farmers Defend Humane Society
A group of Nebraska farmers who are currently affiliated with the Humane Society of the United States has sent Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman a letter objecting to his description of…
Animal Rights Groups Oppose King Amendment
Animal rights groups are continuing their opposition to an amendment to the House Agriculture Committee’s farm bill draft that would limit the power of individual states to regulate agricultural production.…
Farm Bill Threatens State Safety Laws
The House of Representative’s farm bill could threaten state animal safety laws, political observers noted earlier this week, pitting local state governments against Congress and leading to further political debate…
Nebraska Governor Supports Farmers Markets
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman, a major supporter of the agricultural industry, recently encouraged Nebraskans to take advantage of locally grown produce and visit their local farmers markets. Heineman has been…
Pink Slime Fight Reveals Larger Agricultural Fissures
The recent debate over pink slime, the controversial beef filler, has revealed deeper conflicts between farm advocates on the one hand, and food safety advocates and animal rights organizations on…
Egg Farmers Accused of Animal Abuses
As part of their effort to regulate egg production in the United States, the Humane Society of the U.S. recently released a series of undercover photos and videos depicting deplorable…
Egg Plan Sparks Debate
Last year’s stunning compromise between the Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers is sparking controversy among egg farmers and heated debate in Congress. The Humane…
Farm Advocates and Animal Rights Activists in Fight over Dog Breeding
A longstanding dispute over dog breeding has reignited in Missouri, pitting the farm community against animal rights activists. Two years ago, the Humane Society of the United States spearheaded a…