FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Livestock and Poultry Industry Perspectives

Original title: PERSPECTIVES ON THE LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY SECTORS

January 1, 2020

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of industry challenges and priorities, which informs future federal agricultural policy, potential legislation, and regulatory oversight affecting livestock and poultry producers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Livestock and poultry producers

These producers provide testimony that influences federal agricultural policy and regulatory frameworks.

Rural communities

These communities rely on the livestock and poultry sectors for economic support, including jobs in equipment manufacturing and veterinary services.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

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Summary

The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on September 25, 2019, to gather testimony from industry leaders and experts regarding the state of the livestock and poultry sectors. The session focused on the economic importance of these industries to rural communities and American agriculture.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on September 25, 2019, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The session was convened by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Six witnesses provided testimony representing cattle, turkey, sheep, and pork industry organizations.
The hearing included a formal question-and-answer period with written responses provided by all witnesses to committee members.
The testimony covered the economic reliance of rural towns on livestock and poultry production, including grain production and veterinary services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to gather perspectives from industry leaders and experts on the current state and challenges of the livestock and poultry sectors.

Who testified at the hearing?

Representatives from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, National Turkey Federation, American Sheep Industry Association, Iowa Pork Producers Association, United States Cattlemen's Association, and an agricultural economist from Purdue University.

Why It Matters

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Extensive Written Record

The hearing transcript includes a significant volume of post-hearing written Q&A, indicating a high level of engagement between committee members and industry witnesses.

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Connected Entities

personPat Roberts“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry”Map →

personRon Kardel“Vice Chairman, National Turkey Federation”Map →

personDebbie Stabenow“U.S. Senator from Michigan”Map →

personTrent Thiele“President, Iowa Pork Producers Association”Map →

personShane Eaton“Member, United States Cattlemen's Association”Map →

personBurton Pfliger“Past President, American Sheep Industry Association”Map →

personJennifer Houston“President, National Cattlemen's Beef Association”Map →

personJayson Lusk“Professor, Purdue University”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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