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Producers push to bar packer ownership in cattle fight
South Dakota cattleman Herman Schumacher highlighted drought and low prices as he urged Congress to block meatpackers from owning cattle and hogs. Sen Tim Johnson backs a bill forcing sale of owned livestock, while opponents warn it could reduce competition and raise costs. The Bush administration urges more study before action.
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South Dakota
Herman Schumacher
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Plains States
Tim Johnson
D-S.d
Johnson
U.S
Larry Craig
Idaho
Tom Harkin
Iowa
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