The Arizona Cattlemen's Association Industry News - Cattlemen Working to Prevent Harmful Farm Bill Amendments
Cattlemen Working to Prevent Harmful Farm Bill Amendments:

If and when Farm Bill discussions continue on the Senate floor, America's cattlemen are hopeful that the Senate will cast their votes against government interference in the marketplace and will work to maintain our free market system.

Already part of the Senate bill, a ban on packer ownership, threatens many of the marketing alliances cattlemen have worked hard to build. Before the Senate completes their bill, further damaging amendments could be added. These include:
  • The Enzi captive supply amendment, which would outlaw the ability for cattle producers to engage in confidential, one-on-one business deals with prospective buyers; require at least one blind bid; and limit the number of cattle within a contract.
  • The Grassley-Thune amendment, which would subject producers to even more oversight and regulation by establishing a full-time special counsel to prosecute the agricultural sector.
  • The Harkin competitive injury amendment, which will base lawsuits under the Packers and Stockyards program on a matter of "fairness," which is not defined.
  • The Domenici RFS amendment, which would mandate an increase of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) as part of the Farm Bill.
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