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Producer-Packer Alliances a Pig in a Poke? Nope, say Purdue Experts

Steve Leer –
January 28, 2004
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Some agricultural observers fear packing companies have sold hog farmers a pig in a poke.  They contend business alliances between packers and producers will damage the pork industry and, ultimately, hurt consumers.  A study by Purdue Universuty agricultural economists challenges that assertion.