"California Bacon Law: Limited Impact on Pork from Farms with Narrow Cages"

A California law aimed at getting breeding pigs out of narrow cages will finally take effect, but pork from farms using gestation crates will still be sold for the rest of the year due to a recent decision by the state. The delay in implementing the law has frustrated supporters, but it gives farmers and grocery stores time to adjust. While the law's backers recognize the silver lining of reducing the chance of shortages, the pork industry argues that California shouldn't dictate how farmers raise hogs. The law, which also includes space requirements for egg-laying hens and veal calves, was upheld by the Supreme Court. Farmers will need to upgrade their facilities to comply with the new regulations, leading to potential disruptions in the supply chain.