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Market Competition in Ag Highlighted in State of Union

Published March 2, 2022

In President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address, the speech focused on Russia-Ukraine, infrastructure and the economy. Biden also briefly talked about competition in agriculture. "Small businesses and family farmers and ranchers. I need not tell our Republican…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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