Ag secretary meets with farmers, ranchers

Wednesday, February 13, 2002

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Proposed restrictions on processors' ability to control cattle and livestock supplies could have "disastrous" effects on the industry, packing plant operators told Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman Tuesday.

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