Biden seeks to boost ag competition
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7/12/2021
The White House announced several executive orders last week aimed at increasing competition among packers and shippers of ag products.
The executive orders will direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to consider issuing new rules under the Packers and Stockyards Act making it easier for farmers to bring and win claims against packers; to consider issuing new rules defining when meat can carry “Product of USA” labels; and to develop a plan...
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