This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.
This Website Uses Cookies
By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Learn More
This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.
Provisioner logo Created with Sketch.
Provisioner logo Slice 2 Created with Sketch.
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Provisioner logo Created with Sketch.
Provisioner logo Slice 2 Created with Sketch.
  • News
    • Industry News
    • Supplier News
    • New Consumer Products
  • Profiles
    • Processor Profiles
    • Processor of the Year
    • Plant of the Year
  • Processing
  • Food Safety
  • R&D
    • Ingredients
    • Formulation
  • Sustainability
  • Packaging
  • Regulations
  • More
    • Top 100 Processors
    • Videos
    • Special Reports
    • Commentary
    • Events
    • Webinars
    • Classifieds
    • White Papers
    • Provisioner Store
    • Market Research
  • Magazine
    • The National Provisioner
    • Independent Processor
    • Digital Editions
    • Contact
    • Advertise
    • Connect
    • eNewsletters
    • Source Book
  • MIHOF
Home » Congress set to cut money for meat industry antitrust regulation
Meat and Poultry Industry NewsLegislativeRegulations

Congress set to cut money for meat industry antitrust regulation

News Brief Feature
November 16, 2011
KEYWORDS antitrust
Reprints
No Comments

The USDA said that if Congress does not provide enough money for enforcing a new, sweeping antitrust rule for meat companies, it will abandon portions of the rule. The rule which had been passed as part of the 2008 farm bill, would have changed how meat companies pay producers and made it easier for producers to sue processors over antitrust violations.

A Congressional committee voted on Monday to strip funding for the measures in a spending bill that Congress is expected to approve by the end of the week, reports ABC News. The antitrust measures had been heavily criticized by the meat-processing industry, with claims that it would set the industry back 50 years.

"For more than a year, Congress has expressed its frustration with the ... USDA's failure to stay within the framework of the Farm Bill. This funding measure is a reflection of Congress' bipartisan position," J. Patrick Boyle, president of the American Meat Institute, said in a statement.

Provisions of the Farm Bill that have been left untouched include a limit on how much money poultry companies can ask farmers to invest in equipment for their farms and require companies to give farmer at least 90 days notice before suspending delivery of chickens.

Source: ABC News

Subscribe to The National Provisioner

Related Articles

4-15 news: New antitrust regulations for meat industry to be unveiled this spring

USDA to release stripped-down antitrust rule

International Livestock Congress set for March 3-4 in Houston

Customs sets new regulations for chicken imports

Related Products

Handbook of Poultry Science and Technology, Two-Volume Set

Food Safety in the Seafood Industry: A Practical Guide for ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 Implementation

Related Events

Cargill Wichita meat innovation center set for July 15 debut

You must login or register in order to post a comment.

Report Abusive Comment

Subscribe For Free!
  • Print & Digital Edition Subscriptions
  • eNewsletters
  • Online Registration
  • Subscription Customer Service
  • Connect with The National Provisioner

More Videos

Popular Stories

Collette Kaster, CEO, American Meat Science Association

Q&A with Collette Kaster, CEO, American Meat Science Association

Scott Sechler Jr., Scott Sechler Sr., and Margo Sechler

Bell & Evans: Top-shelf trailblazing

newsbriefs

JBS USA intends to purchase Pipestone Facility from J&B Group

Andy Hanacek Pointing to Fake Meat Tabloid

From the Editor's Desk: 'OK to eat meat' not a new message!

Thanksgiving Dinner

Fact or fiction: Turkey makes you sleepy

The National Provisioner 2019 State of the Industry Report
 
The National Provisioner 2019 Top 100 Meat and Poultry Processors

Events

January 27, 2020

Meat Industry Hall of Fame

Meat Industry Hall of FameThe Meat Industry Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Ceremony will recognize the prestigious Class of 2019, on the evening of Jan. 27, 2020, in Atlanta, GA. This Elite Networking Event is co-located with the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE).
January 1, 2030

Webinar Sponsorship Information

For webinar sponsorship information, visit www.bnpevents.com/webinars or email webinars@bnpmedia.com.

View All Submit An Event

Products

Advances in Meat Processing Technology

Advances in Meat Processing Technology

See More Products

The National Provisioner

The National Provisioner December 2019 Cover

December 2019

Check out the December 2019 issue of The National Provisioner, featuring our cover story on chicken processor Bell & Evans, the 2020 Economic Outlook for meat and poultry, and much more.

View More Create Account

Independent Processor

Independent Processor December 2019 Cover

December 2019

Check out the December 2019 issue of Independent Processor, featuring our cover story on the family-run Dayton Meat Products, an exciting culinary trend showcased at CAB's annual conference, and much more.

View More Create Account
  • Proteins
    • Beef
    • Pork
    • Chicken
    • Turkey
    • Burgers
    • Sausage
    • Bacon
    • Deli
    • Seafood
    • Lamb / Veal
  • More
    • Want More
    • Partners
    • Food & Beverage Brands
    • Interactive Product Spotlights
    • List Rental
    • Survey And Sample
    • Privacy Policy
  • Expert Commentary
    • Editors Viewpoint
    • Fight for Food Safety
    • Legislative
  • Advertise With Us
    • The National Provisioner
    • Independent Processor
  • Subscribe

Copyright ©2019. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing