USDA Programs Can Facilitate Hemp Supply Chain Development

USDA Programs Can Facilitate Hemp Supply Chain Development

Back in July, President Biden issued and

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on Promoting Competition in the American Economy.   The goal is to shift some of the market share for a range of products and services away from large corporations to smaller US companies.  One of the bullet points in this executive order reads:

  • Empower family farmers and increase their incomes by strengthening the Department of Agriculture’s tools to stop the abusive practices of some meat processors. 

For today’s commentary, this focus on meat processing serves as an illustration of the powerful market making capabilities of the US government.   USDA

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