The association believes government intervention, especially during a time of record-high cattle prices, is not necessary.

In support of NPPC and AFBF, the association requested that the Supreme Court reverse a lower court’s decision upholding the animal confinement law.

The group believes it’s another way to deal with ongoing inflation.

The meat trade groups said the position would have too much power at the USDA.

Several industry groups also provided insight and testimony.

Julie Anna Potts talked about her beginnings at NAMI and the Institute’s Protein PACT initiative.