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Comment on OCM Submits Comments on FTC “Made in the USA” Rule by Robin

Robin — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:49:20 +0000

What is the status of the FTC’s rule, do you know when a decision is expected? Thanks!

Comment on Action Needed: FTC Seeks Comments for “Made in the USA” Proposed Rule by Christine Strange

Christine Strange — Sat, 05 Sep 2020 11:19:59 +0000

Consumers have the right to know origin. Beef should only get the ‘product of the USA ‘ label if the BEEF is Born, Raised and Harvested in the USA.

Comment on Action Needed: FTC Seeks Comments for “Made in the USA” Proposed Rule by Jackie Custer

Jackie Custer — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 02:29:41 +0000

I want to know where my meat comes from! I do not want to support foreign imports. The way it’s set up now under current rules is deceiving. This needs to be changed.

Comment on Six Actions Sonny Perdue Can Take Today to Save the U.S. Cattle Market by Top Food and Agriculture Stories for 2020

Top Food and Agriculture Stories for 2020 — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:07:35 +0000

[…] #FairCattleMarkets and gathering in Omaha at the “Stop the Stealin’!” rally. Among their top priorities: restoring and strengthening Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) to ensure consumers know when […]

Comment on OCM Releases Report on Regulatory Capture by Mike Schultz

Mike Schultz — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:24:14 +0000

Great job.. Thank you Ben and Jonnathan!

Comment on OCM Releases Report on Regulatory Capture by 24 August, 2020 13:57 – News.MikeCallicrate.com | A NoBull News Service

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:57:55 +0000

[…] OCM Releases Report on Regulatory Capture […]

Comment on BREAKING: Department of Justice Files Amicus Brief in Dairy Farmers of America Lawsuit by DOJ files amicus brief in Dairy Farmers of America lawsuit - Wild Sage News & Views

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 19:15:29 +0000

[…] to the Organization for Competitive Markets, the Statement of Interest provided by DOJ is perhaps one of the most relevant interpretations of […]

Comment on BREAKING: Department of Justice Files Amicus Brief in Dairy Farmers of America Lawsuit by Joe Arens

Joe Arens — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 21:35:13 +0000

Thanks Ben, for the article. It is time Co-op owner/members understand Co-op law and that undisputedly the #1 job of Co-op CEOs and Boards is producer profitability–NOT to get rid of surplus , NOT grow market share, NOT keep raw milk prices low for exports etc. Annual meeting should be for one reason–review farmer paid price, deducts and full explainations
of same. No BS buzzwords and bragging–of course they are in great financial shape–they just take what they want in “deduct” from milk checks. Great Article!!!

Comment on BREAKING: Department of Justice Files Amicus Brief in Dairy Farmers of America Lawsuit by Ben Gotschall

Ben Gotschall — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:39:13 +0000

In reply to Joe Arens.

Hi Joe,
We don’t know exactly what this will mean, but the DOJ’s arguments in their brief clearly indicate that they do not believe DFA can use the protection of Capper-Volstead in this case. Once the trial begins, arguments and evidence are presented, and we see the outcome, we should know more about whether this case will set a precedent that would guide other interpretations of agriculture antitrust cases.

Comment on BREAKING: Department of Justice Files Amicus Brief in Dairy Farmers of America Lawsuit by Joe Arens

Joe Arens — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:14:03 +0000

So does this mean the millions in profits made by DFA and many dairy Co-ops from “cheap raw milk” may be illegal as violation of Capper Volstead which mandates for Co-ops to first look out for “producer/member benefit”. Will this require them to stop buying surplus raw milk at $10 so their partners can make millions on their exports, all a loss to their very own producer/members??