NFU Statement on USDA and DOJ Action to Support Family Farmers in the Marketplace

National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) announcing a new initiative to scrutinize competitive conditions in the agricultural marketplace. “American agriculture is at a breaking point. Rising input costs are hitting family farmers and ranchers hard, and corporate consolidation is a major cause. When just a handful of companies control the markets for seed, fertilizer and other farm supplies, they can raise prices at will. This leaves farmers squeezed between skyrocketing costs and low prices for their products. That is unsustainable for farm families, rural communities and consumers.“We commend the USDA and DOJ for hearing NFU’s call to action and stepping up to confront these challenges. We look forward to working together to ease the economic burden in farm country and ensure fairness for our farmers.”