That letter comes on behalf of people who are in the packing industry. I just tell colleagues that if you have ranchers or feed lot operators in your State, they support the change. There is a division in this particular association that comes as a consequence of packers being a part of this association. I don't object to the packers at all. I believe this change will enable them to be profitable. It doesn't shut them down at all. It merely says they have no surprise when they bid on the cattle in the marketplace.
Bob Kerrey: “That letter comes on behalf of people who are in the packing industry. I just tell colleagues that if you have ranchers…”
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Discussing changes in the packing industry and their impact on ranchers and feed lot operators.
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