Farm Action Applauds DOJ Egg Pricing Case, Urges Strong Enforcement
Farm Action’s Angela Huffman says anything less than full accountability risks allowing dominant firms to continue treating penalties as the cost of doing business.
Farm Action’s Angela Huffman says anything less than full accountability risks allowing dominant firms to continue treating penalties as the cost of doing business.
“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.
Farm Action warns Congress that current proposals ignore the concentrated market forces that turn supply disruptions into steep price spikes for U.S. farmers.
Farm Action’s letter warns that without action, “temporary geopolitical disruptions” could escalate into “sustained financial harm” for struggling farmers.
The proposed rule would remove a long-standing barrier that hinders farmers and other shippers from challenging poor rail service, said Farm Action.
“The 2026 Farm Bill is an opportunity for Congress to reshape our food system, but the House’s newly released bill text signals more of the same.”
Farm Action backs USDA’s proposed updates to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) to increase transparency around farmland ownership.
“It’s encouraging to see the Dietary Guidelines put whole, minimally processed foods back at the center,” said Farm Action President Angela Huffman.
Farm Action welcomes the regenerative agriculture investment, saying it can improve soil health, cut costs for farmers, and boost resilience—if USDA ensures fair access beyond major corporations.