Number: RS20562
Title: Merger and Antitrust Issues in Agriculture: Statutes and Agencies
Authors: Jerry Heykoop, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: A sustained period of low farm prices has generated legislative interest in concentration and consolidation within agriculture. This has raised questions about the federal government's role in pursuing cases of unfair competition or violations of antitrust laws. This report describes the federal statutes and agencies involved in antitrust regulation.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated January 29, 2003