17 Jan 2006
AFBF delegates aid in policy development

How stupid can some people get?

Another issue for discussion, animal identification, showed the need for source verification and proof of age of livestock for export markets. "The USDA says animal ID programs are strictly for health reasons, such as trace-back if a disease outbreak occurs," explained [Montana Farm Bureau Vice President Bob] Hanson. "We see the value not only for animal health safeguards, but as a way to make your livestock more profitable when premiums are paid for those animals that are part of the ID system."

Dude, NAIS is slated to be mandatory ... if you're expecting a premium to be paid for animals registered in the system, then all animals are going to get the premium, because all of them will have to be registered before they can be sold or slaughtered.

And that's not a premium, that's a price.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The American Farm Bureau Federation showed its commitment to America's farmers and ranchers by voting on policy that keeps the country's farmers and ranchers profitable and productive during the organization's 87th annual meeting in Nashville.

(link) [ The Prairie Star]

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