Articles tagged under: consolidation
Looking for Fairness
Published December 10, 2022
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the Fairness for Farmers campaign addresses consolidation in agriculture. "It has been a topic for Farmers Union for a long time." There is pressure on farmers to get bigger to cover their costs…National Farmers Union Creates New Consolidation Campaign
Published September 26, 2021
The National Farmers Union launched a Fairness for Farmers campaign to address consolidation in agriculture. In the campaign, NFU is seeking a reform of the Packers and Stockyards Act, an improvement in price discovery and accurate market information. The NFU…Seeking a Merger Moratorium
Published May 23, 2019
A bill has been reintroduced in Congress to place an immediate ban on new acquisitions and mergers in the food and agriculture sector. Montana Senator Jon Tester said consolidation is one of the biggest threats to Rural America. "You have…