Articles tagged under: market competition
Farmers Fairness Tool Launched
Published February 4, 2022
USDA has unveiled its online tool for farmers and ranchers to report anti-competitive practices. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the new tool will advance the Biden administration’s plan for a fairer and more competitive meat and poultry supply chain. "We…Biden: Lack of Competition Holds Economy Back
Published January 25, 2022
For the third time in recent weeks, President Joe Biden addressed the issue of competition. Heading into a meeting of his White House Competition Council, Biden said these big mergers have resulted in fewer choices and higher prices. "What we've…Biden Administration Resolves to Create a Level Playing Field
Published January 3, 2022
On Monday afternoon, President Joe Biden hosted a roundtable discussion on market consolidation with Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, Attorney General Merrick Garland and U.S. farmers and ranchers. Biden said in too many industries, a handful of giant companies dominate the…Biden Launches a New Action Plan for Market Competition
Published January 3, 2022
The Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive and Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain includes four strategies to help create a more competitive market. The Biden administration will use $1 billion in American Rescue Plan funds to expand independent…NDFU Adopts Three Special Orders of Business
Published December 13, 2021
The North Dakota Farmers Union met over the weekend to set policy priorities and adopt three special orders of business for 2022. The special orders of business will be the legislative priorities for NDFU in 2022. "The three big issues…