Farmers Union optimistic about proposed Packers and Stockyards rule

Farmers Union members are optimistic about the proposed new USDA Packers and Stockyards rules. Lauren Langworthy with Wisconsin Farmers Union tells Brownfield their members are concerned about consolidation in agriculture, especially in the meat packing sector where four companies control much of the business.  Langworthy says USDA’s new rule defines unfair practices. “And we think […]

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