Bill reintroduced to increase meat processing capacity
The legislation would allow livestock auction market owners to invest in local meat packers.
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The legislation would allow livestock auction market owners to invest in local meat packers.
WASHINGTON - US Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is spearheading a bipartisan bill in the Senate to amend outdated legislation that prevents livestock auction market owners from having a stake in
Bills would allow for investment in the packing industry at local and regional levels by those active in the livestock marketing business.
National livestock groups are uniting to support Congressional efforts to expand opportunities for industry to invest in meat packing capacity.
OVERLAND PARK, KAN. (March 23, 2023) – National livestock groups have come together to support Congressional efforts to expand opportunities for industry to invest in meat packing capacity. The American Farm Bureau Federation, American Sheep Industry...