WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, today released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) final rule on organic livestock and poultry production standards:
'I am disappointed that USDA's rule on organic livestock practices did not address many of my concerns about animal health, consumer organic prices and access, or the impact on organic producers. While I support high standards for animal welfare in the organic industry, I believe USDA missed an opportunity to do this in a way that did not risk unintended consequences. I will continue to work with USDA and my constituents to address their concerns.'
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