10 Takes From This Week's Senate Hearing on Ag Consolidation
Merger bids amid the top six seed and chemical companies have been giving farmers cause for worry for months. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, representatives from agribusinesses, farmer organizations and others participated in a Senate Judiciary Hearing on “Consolidation and Competition in the U.S. Seed and Agrochemical Industry.” Here are some highlights of the witness testimony at this hearing. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)“It’s no secret that I’ve long been concerned about concentration and competition in the agriculture sector. [node:read-more:link]