Lawmakers are pushing for USDA and the Department of Justice to appeal a recent federal district court ruling that would cause a 2.5 percent decrease in pork processing capacity nationwide.
Senator Chuck Grassley from Iowa says the loss of processing capacity would have a large negative economic impact on pork producers.
“It will create a surplus of hogs on the market,” Grassley said. “Iowa State University is saying dropping the price by $23 an animal.
