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Farm Bureau President Contends USDA's Fair Practices Rules will "Level the Playing Field" for Poultry
Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:50:51 CST
The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, Zippy Duvall, released the following statement this afternoon in response to the USDA's move today to push through its final rule of GIPSA.
"The Agriculture Department's Farmer Fair Practices Rules take an important step toward leveling the playing field in the poultry industry by ensuring companies follow the law and treat farmers fairly, without disrupting beef and pork markets.
"Farm Bureau has long advocated for changes in the Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration's rules. We have asked for changes to stop harmful business practices and protect chicken farmers. A one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work here, and that's why we have also worked to preserve the contract arrangements and marketing practices that make the beef and pork industries competitive.
"These proposed rules will strengthen GIPSA's ability to evaluate business practices in the poultry industry and better protect individual farmers from discriminatory treatment. America's chicken farmers have long called for greater transparency and a level playing field in our industry, and we appreciate USDA's efforts to hold companies accountable and give farmers a voice."
Source - The American Farm Bureau Federation
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