“The FTC and DOJ [Department of Justice] now have much stronger guidelines. Over time, I think that’s going to make a big difference, regardless of who’s president,” Farm Action president Angela Huffman said.
Joe Maxwell, co-founder of Farm Action, a nonprofit that works against agricultural consolidation, believes Vilsack is an example of the ways regulations have been delayed or stymied because of the close nature between the federal government and industry
USDA announced three new efforts to promote fair and competitive markets for farmers and ranchers and lower food prices for consumers.