Senate Ag, Nutrition, & Forestry Committee Dems

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Senate Ag, Nutrition, & Forestry Committee Dems @SenateAgDems

Stabenow: USDA has announced a new grant program to help small processors upgrade their plants to meet Federal inspection standards. That will help smaller processors boost their capacity and meet increased demand while providing more opportunities for small livestock producers. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 23, 2021

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Stabenow: Many of us have heard from producers concerned with a lack of transparency and competition. These farmers and ranchers also raise concerns with concentration in the packing industry, potential market manipulation, lack of access to small- and mid-size plants. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 23, 2021

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Stabenow: The pandemic made clear how important the food resiliency conversation is. Early last year, shifts in demand forced producers to plow under crops and dump milk. At the same time, consumers panicked at empty store shelves, and food banks faced lines of waiting cars. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 23, 2021