Stockyard Rate Regulation: Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Livestock and Grains of the Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives, Ninety-fifth Congress, Second Session, on H.R. 9482, January 18, 1978, Fort Smith, Ark., March 14, 1978, Washington, D.C.U.S. Government Printing Office, 1978 - Всего страниц: 105 |
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Стр. 26 - I public markets. Today there is an almost complete turnaround, with about 80 percent of slaughter livestock sold directly from producers and custom feedlots to packers. In 1973, the last year for which we have complete figures, about 31 billion dollars worth of livestock and about 4 billion dollars worth of poultry were marketed in the United States. Wholesale marketing of meat and poultry for the year totaled about 36 billion dollars.
Стр. 4 - At the outset I wish to express my appreciation for the opportunity to present my views in support of the budget request for fiscal 1995 of the United States Institute of Peace.
Стр. 25 - I appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today to give the views of the Department of Justice on S.1343.
Стр. 24 - ... their biographical sketches in the record. Mr. McLain, since you have returned once again it would also be appropriate to have yours included. Mr. McLAiN. Yes, sir; we will include the biographical sketches. [The biographical sketches follow :] BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF MARVIN L. MCLAIN Marvin L. McLain, administrator of the Packers and Stockyards Administration of the US Department of Agriculture, has spent most of his life working in or working for agriculture. He has operated a livestock farm,...
Стр. 26 - ... services. • (b) The Packers and Stockyards Administration encourages stockyard owners and market agencies to make Innovations and to establish and enforce regulations which foster efficient and competitive livestock markets.
Стр. 19 - Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I just want to express my appreciation to you, Mr.
Стр. 75 - ... thank you, Mr. Ottman. We appreciate your staying with us and joining in the question-and-answer period following the presentations. Our next witness is Mr. Leslie Peterson. [The prepared statement of Mr. Peterson follows :] STATEMENT OF LESLIE W. PETERSON ON BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON LIVESTOCK AND GRAINS OF THE HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE ON NONPAYMENT TO LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS July 24, 1975 My name is Leslie Peterson. I am president of the Farmers State...
Стр. 74 - Administration (P&SA) was highly successful during fiscal year 1972 in its efforts to maintain fair and open competition in the marketing of livestock, poultry, and meat.
Стр. 25 - ... Marketing and Consumer Services US Department of Agriculture before the Subcommittee on Livestock and Grains Committee on Agriculture US House of Representatives July 23, 1975 Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: We appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today to give USDA's views on proposed amendments to the Packers and Stockyards Act as set out in HR 5493, 5827 and 4070. The Department opposes enactment of these bills. The P&S Act is an extremely broad statute incorporating...
Стр. 26 - Act resulted. The principle behind the legislation enacted to regulate this vast and complex industry is that a free and open market works best for all concerned. The P&S Act and the regulations issued under it work toward this objective by setting out rules of fair play under which free and competitive markets can exist. The Act has been amended several times. One of the amendments made poultry dealers and...