Cal-Maine reported billions in profits during the egg price spike, yet this settlement lets dominant egg producers treat alleged price fixing as the cost of doing business rather than real accountability.
“This ruling weakens protections for farmers, farmworkers, and the public, and it sets a dangerous precedent for other corporations seeking similar immunity,” said Farm Action President Angela Huffman.
Farm Action President Angela Huffman said while there are some wins in the Senate’s farm bill, it still misses the mark for America’s farmers.
Farm Action’s rancher-backed roadmap offers solutions to lower beef prices by rebuilding U.S. cattle production, restoring competition, and strengthening domestic supply instead of relying on imports.
USDA should stand with contract growers instead of upholding a system that benefits dominant poultry processors, said Farm Action’s Angela Huffman.
“Now the FTC must move quickly and transparently to determine whether dominant fertilizer companies are abusing their market power,” said Farm Action President Angela Huffman.
In its public comment, Farm Action explains that current definitions of establishment size often disadvantage smaller-scale, independent processors.
Farm Action responds to Trump executive orders on beef imports, warning they won’t lower beef prices and will strengthen JBS and meatpacking monopolies.
“Relief for poultry growers should not be delayed when the industry has already proven that reform is both practical and sustainable,” said Farm Action.
“No company should be shielded from accountability for harm that they caused,” said Farm Action President Angela Huffman.