WORC supports captive supply reform that would fix the problems of market manipulation without banning use of captive supplies and forward contracts. Captive supplies are cattle controlled through contract or owned by the packer.

WORC is seeking to restore competition in the market for livestock contracts by requiring

• A fixed base price on contracts and marketing agreements
• Trading of contracts in open, public markets to which all buyers and sellers have access

Resources
Taking Back the Livestock Markets

Myths and Facts

Captive Supply Reform Chronology