PostPosted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:46 am Post subject: Reply with quote
Is this what you are waiting for Mike?
I've always considered it my duty to alleviate the the impatience of virgins. Smile
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:06 am Post subject: Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post
TimH, the only way the costs of the tests could get sent back down to the producers is if Creekstone had market power. Obviously with 3000 per week kill, they do not have market power. Do you discount Creekstone's contention that the cost of the test would be more than offset by the benefits of exporting to Japan? The tests could actually PAY producers through higher prices selling to Japan. Why not let the market handle this one?
I find Mike's question fun, but the real issues are whether or not the markets are allowed to work or whether the USDA and Canadian equivalent are going to manage the markets for their favorite boys. Of course their favorite boys are giving their favorite candidates campaign bribe money. None of this is good for the average producers. It only leads to the dominance of the large packers in the USDA and their manipulation of USDA policy for their own benefit, and not the benefit of producers.
I find it funny that you and others support such stances while still saying your policies are for the producer/consumer.
Is this what you are waiting for Mike?
I've always considered it my duty to alleviate the the impatience of virgins. Smile
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:06 am Post subject: Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post
TimH, the only way the costs of the tests could get sent back down to the producers is if Creekstone had market power. Obviously with 3000 per week kill, they do not have market power. Do you discount Creekstone's contention that the cost of the test would be more than offset by the benefits of exporting to Japan? The tests could actually PAY producers through higher prices selling to Japan. Why not let the market handle this one?
I find Mike's question fun, but the real issues are whether or not the markets are allowed to work or whether the USDA and Canadian equivalent are going to manage the markets for their favorite boys. Of course their favorite boys are giving their favorite candidates campaign bribe money. None of this is good for the average producers. It only leads to the dominance of the large packers in the USDA and their manipulation of USDA policy for their own benefit, and not the benefit of producers.
I find it funny that you and others support such stances while still saying your policies are for the producer/consumer.