IndianaIndiana resolution would urge minimum farm prices and action against firms that limit competition
The resolution would ask federal officials to set minimum farm prices that reflect production costs, steady farm income, and act against large agricultural businesses that limit competition.
What it does
Indiana lawmakers would ask federal officials to set and maintain minimum prices for farm products that reflect production costs and help prevent below-cost sales that drive farmers out of business.
Indiana lawmakers would urge Congress, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and other federal agencies to reduce sharp farm price swings, including with tools to prevent sales at a loss.
Indiana lawmakers would ask Congress and the Justice Department to strengthen laws against monopolies and address harmful mergers, price fixing, market manipulation, and abusive contracts.
Indiana lawmakers would urge federal regulators to make farm pricing easier to understand and unfair practices easier to challenge, while asking Indiana’s federal delegation to support related federal efforts.
Argument forMinimum prices that reflect production costs, along with stronger competition, could help independent farmers stay in business.
Argument againstMinimum prices tied to farm costs could raise what consumers pay for some farm products.
More detail
The resolution would call on Congress and the federal government to set and maintain minimum prices for farm products. The requested minimum prices would cover agricultural commodities and farm products.
The resolution would urge federal officials to use policies that stabilize farm income and reduce sharp price swings. The request includes pricing tools to help ensure farmers are not forced to sell at a loss.
The resolution would call for stronger enforcement of federal laws against monopolies, including breaking up or restraining certain large farm businesses. The request targets large farm businesses that limit competition and distort markets.
The resolution would urge federal regulators to make agricultural markets more transparent and accountable. The request focuses on helping farmers understand prices, challenge unfair practices, and compete fairly.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 9First reading: referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentLatest
- Feb 9Coauthored by Representatives Bartlett, Campbell, Harris, Jackson C
- Feb 9Authored by Representative GoreIntroduced
AgricultureEconomy & Jobs