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Slaughterhouse cuts hit Ohio livestock farmers hard
Ohio faces a shrinking meatpacking base as major plants close since the 1970s leading to long hauls for hogs and cattle. Officials cite consolidation, higher overheads, and low pork prices. IBP notes need for large animal volumes. state inspectors limit smaller packers from cross state sales. Ohio sues to change rules, with a 2000 federal drop planned.
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Dayton
Ohio
Dick Ister
Ohio Pork Producers Council
Southwest
Dennis Baker
Darke County
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
IBP Inc
IBP
Logansport
Ind
Joslin
Mickelson
Ohio Agriculture
Fred Dailey
U.S. Department of Agriculture