Livestock Marketing Association applauds bill which allows more flexibility for livestock auction owners

Legislation has been introduced to enhance cattle industry investment in the packing sector. The A-PLUS Act aims to remove a regulatory barrier and allow livestock auction market owners to invest in small and regional meatpackers.

Chelsea Good with the Livestock Marketing Association spoke with RFD-TV’s own Janet Adkison about the legislation’s main objective, how this will increase competition, and what additional long-term benefits this bill holds for the industry.

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