(NAFB.com) – American agriculture groups reacted to the final USDA poultry tournament rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act. “AFBF has long advocated for more stability for farmers who raise poultry under the tournament system,” says AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “We’ve long advocated for more stability in the sector and increased transparency in how farmers are paid.” The Organization for Competitive Markets and Competitive Markets Action is also pleased with the new rule. “We applaud USDA’s finalization of regulations like this that are long overdue,” says Taylor Haynes, President of the Organization for Competitive Markets. “We call on President Trump to keep these regulations intact.” The Alabama Contract Poultry Growers Association said in a release that they applaud USDA for finalizing their third rule reform. With so much outside of the control of contract poultry growers, it makes common sense to not base so much of their compensation on the tournament system.