USDA Rule Delay Hurts Poultry Growers, Benefits Big Ag
USDA should stand with contract growers instead of upholding a system that benefits dominant poultry processors, said Farm Action’s Angela Huffman.
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.
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.