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DOJ discusses market concentration during Farmers Union Convention

By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union
Dec 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2023

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Supply and demand drive the market.

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SDFU-(2).jpg — Market manipulation was the focus of a panel discussion hosted during the South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention held in Huron, Dec. 1. 1
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SDFU-(3).jpg — Market manipulation was the focus of a panel discussion hosted during the South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention held in Huron, December 1. U.S. Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General, Michael Kades (far right) was among the panelists to discuss this challenge with family farmers and ranchers. Other panelists were: (left to right) Scott Blubaugh, President of American Farmers & Ranchers; Scott Kolousek, Wessington Springs rancher and SDFU board member and Oren Lesmeister, S.D. State Legislator and SDFU board member.
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SDFU-(1).jpg — Doug Sombke, fourth-generation Conde farmer and President, South Dakota Farmers Union.
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