Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding Extension of GIPSA Comment Period
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 26, 2010 – “The American Farm Bureau Federation is pleased the Agriculture Department’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has extended its comment period by 90 days on its Packers and Stockyards Act proposed rule. AFBF initially requested a 120-day extension to better analyze the economic and legal impacts of the rule on producers.
“The rule’s regulatory changes will impact each operation differently. The impact of this rule on producers will vary depending on the type of animal produced on an operation, the ways the producer markets his or her product, and the location of a producer’s operation relative to slaughter and processing facilities. Many other portions of the rule go beyond those issues clearly covered in Farm Bureau policy and will require additional analysis.
“AFBF appreciates GIPSA’s consideration of our concerns. We look forward to commenting on the rule after additional analysis.”
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