KCA Board Approves Measure Defining Beef & Meat
Kansas Cattlemen’s Association (KCA) Board of Directors has adopted policy regarding protein alternatives known as lab-grown. Whereas, lab grown product from animal cells, also known as “in vitro,” “bio meat,” “clean meat,” or “cultured meat,” is a second category of non-beef product that is in development. Though lab grown product currently relies on animal cells, a totally synthetic substitute is being developed, which will cater to vegans. In KCA’s view, such artificially
Federal & State Legislative/Regulatory Review: Farm Bill, CERCLA, NAFTA
The first thirty days of the Kansas Legislative Session has included the introduction of numerous bills that may have an impact on Kansas cattle producers. In addition to legislative work, changes in administration have resulted in some further political considerations at the statehouse. With sixty more days of session left, a number of bills will be debated, with some passing and some failing. KCA will track the legislative process and keep our membership informed. Kansas be
COOL Legislation Recently Introduced in Kansas House of Reps
Representative Adam Lusker of the Kansas House of Representatives requested for introduction to the House, HB 2742 on Friday, February 9, 2018. The bill relating to labeling requirements for muscle cuts of beef, muscle cuts of pork, ground beef or ground pork meat outlines proposed law to ensure consumers are provided with country of origin information when purchasing the commodities at the point of sale in a retail establishment. Kansas Cattlemen’s Association (KCA) applauds