Looming California law will change hog-raising requirements. Des Moines pork expo officials say details are unclear Tyler Jett, Des Moines Register
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California is stressing out hog farmers.
During a news conference to kick off the World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Wednesday morning, industry executives criticized Golden State leaders for failing to help farmers prepare for a looming change.
At issue is Proposition 12, approved by California voters in 2018 and set to be implemented at the start of next year. The initiative bans the sale in California of uncooked pork from states where sows don t have pens measuring at least 24 square feet.