“The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) is pleased that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has decided to postpone action on its proposed livestock competition rule as it relates to the beef industry,” states Jason Schmidt, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association president, Medina.
“Cattle producers want good prices, fair practices and the freedom to operate our businesses without unnecessary government intrusion. We support value-based marketing and were very concerned with the proposed language that would have hindered these profit opportunities for producers.”
“The NDSA thanks USDA for taking into account the opinions of thousands of family farmers and ranchers who offered input at various listening sessions as well as through the public comment period.
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