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A meat trade group has warned the federal government against meddling in the meat industry. They argue that government action by means of laws and mandates will cost meat producers millions of [...]
ASIA: China's dramatic steps to contain the coronavirus this summer have taken a toll on consumer confidence in the country and are fueling concerns about the
By Dean Best 10 Jul 2021 (Last Updated July 10th, 2021 22:10) Reacting to the “disruption” caused by Covid-19, the Biden administration believes farmers and consumers should “have more choices in the marketplace”. Share Article The US government is set to invest in the country’s meat-processing capacity and “revitalise” trading rules, arguing Covid-19 has demonstrated the industry needs more competition. Some US$500m of the Biden administration’s “Build Back Better” investment in US infrastructure will be u...
Des Moines Register President Joe Biden on Friday directed his administration to investigate agricultural consolidation, saying it's resulted in farmers paying too much for seed, tractors and fertilizer — and in consumers paying too much in grocery stores. Concentrated ownership in agricultural markets means "farmers’ and ranchers’ share of each dollar spent on food has been declining for decades," while at the same time "consumers are paying more, and the big conglomerates in the middle are taking the difference," the White House said in a fact sheet about a new executive order F...
Legislative Watch: USDA to invest in strengthening the nation's food system; DOJ should investigate cattle market.