Commentary: As Farm Bill Stalls, New Legislation Emerges Tackling Unfair Markets in Agriculture

The Senate Agriculture Committee failed to approve a Farm Bill, leaving farmers facing rising costs and market losses. Consequently, new legislation has emerged to tackle excess corporate power by addressing unfair markets in areas such as beef competition, dairy pricing, patent abuse, and labor treatment. The article notes that these new bills attempt to fill gaps left by the official House and Senate processes, which critics argue maintain the status quo.