Organization for Competitive Markets

ocmfertilizertalk2010 At OCM’s annual meeting in August 2010, C. Robert Taylor of Auburn University addressed the audience concerning Fertilizer cartels, and the potential market power and sustainability issues such organizations could create. Download Taylor’s presentation above.

restoringbeefmarkets C. Robert Taylor and David A. Domina Law have released a paper addressing how to restore economic health to the beef market. The paper addresses market power in the food industry, the status of the U.S. Beef Market for slaughter in 2010, the status of contract swine production in 2010, a detailed description on the flaws of the beef market and solutions to fix the problems.

ncbapressrelease The Organization for Competitive Markets is actively exploring litigation as the best option for addressing the recently disclosed misappropriation of beef checkoff funds by NCBA. Please download and read the entire statement by OCM and President Randy Stevenson regarding possible litigation.

pluckingofpoultry Please read the most recent briefing paper from OCM regarding the struggles of a particular chicken farmer. Click below to download the paper.

Editorialize GIPSA Rules – Senator Letter Vilsack

PR_OCM_Conference In response to the controversy created by proposed new rules regarding the Packers and Stockyards Act, OCM has amended the agenda for its upcoming conference in Omaha, August 10-11, 2010 at the Downtown Double Tree Hotel. Please Download the press release above for more information.