Producers are not receiving their share of the consumer dollar and unless packers figure out a way to raise the price at the farm gate they might not have any cattle to kill. NCBA sided with packers at the recent Senate hearing in opposing restrictions on anti-competitive captive supplies, mandatory price reporting by the big packers and country of origin labeling on all imported meat and meat products. Packers must be made to compete. Packers and Stockyards must put an end to anti-competitive captive supplies and practices. Mandatory price reporting of live cattle purchases and all meat sales by the big packers is essential for the market to function in today's highly concentrated beef industry.
Transparency is essential in helping restore fair distribution of the consumer dollar.
Consumers need to know where their food comes from. Producers need to know where the consumer's food comes from also, so safety, quality and consistency problems can be addressed. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holder.