HURON, S.D. – Impacts of market consolidation on farmers and ranchers was the focus of Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar’s February 26 presentation to producers during the 2021 National Farmers Union Virtual Convention.
“Farmers are paying a lot more, but not getting a lot more,” Klobuchar said. She shared that this is largely due to market consolidation – noting just two companies sell 80 percent of all corn seed. And the Chairwoman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights, pointed out increased input costs do not translate to increased profits.
“When it comes to selling crops and livestock, farmers and ranchers have ever fewer options as they struggle to get a fair price,” Klobuchar said.
Farmers Union National Convention Speakers Say Market Consolidation Costs Farmers, Ranchers and Consumers
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HURON â Nearly 100 South Dakota family farmers and ranchers gathered virtually for the 2020 South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) Annual Convention Dec. 9.
âGrassroots policy development is no less strong in a virtual environment,â said Doug Sombke, SDFU President and a fourth-generation Conde farmer. âIâm sure like everyone, I missed the 3-D experience. But even though we were unable to meet in person due to the pandemic, member engagement was strong, as our members discussed and voted on policy and special orders to address timely challenges facing our stateâs family farmers and ranchers.â
Aberdeen farmer, Kirk Schaunaman agreed. âAll things considered, for a virtual convention, I thought it was outstanding. It was really good. Great speakers, and technology-wise, it went smooth,â he said.
HURON, S.D. - Nearly 100 South Dakota family farmers and ranchers gathered virtually for the 2020 South Dakota Farmers Union annual convention on Dec. 9.
âGrassroots policy development is no less strong in a virtual environment,â said Doug Sombke, SDFU president and a fourth-generation Conde farmer. âIâm sure like everyone, I missed the 3-D experience. But even though we were unable to meet in person due to the pandemic, member engagement was strong, as our members discussed and voted on policy and special orders to address timely challenges facing our stateâs family farmers and ranchers.â
Aberdeen farmer Kirk Schaunaman agreed. âAll things considered, for a virtual convention, I thought it was outstanding. It was really good. Great speakers, and technology-wise, it went smooth,â he said.
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