GIPSA Withdraw Receives Praise

The Trump Administration announced Tuesday that they would withdraw from the controversial Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyard Administration, or GIPSA, interim rule and take no further action on a pending rule.

The move received praise from the National Pork Producers Council whose President Ken Maschhoff said, “The regulations would have restricted the buying and selling of livestock, led to consolidation of the livestock industry – putting farmers out of business – and increased consumer prices for meat.”

House Ag Committee Chairman Michael Conaway said livestock producers and packers can breathe a sigh of relief noting the decision, “helps restore both Congressional intent and common sense by ensuring American producers have the freedom to market their products without the threat of frivolous lawsuits.”

The interim rule had been released in the waning days of the Obama administration.

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