House Ag Committee has requested the CEOs from the top five meat packers to appear before the panel on April 27, Pro Farmer has learned. They will reportedly be sworn in before making comments and the panel will take “other measures” if the CEOs say they will not attend, contacts advise.
Meanwhile, some lawmakers are pushing for a general counsel at USDA to investigate meat industry competition. On April 26, the Senate Ag Committee will have a hearing on livestock pricing bills.
