A new study by Midwest university ag economists said Cargill's acquisition
of Continental Grain will have its largest impact in the Gulf ports with a
market share of 36%. The report did not speculate on whether the deal has
antitrust implications. The report said that the merger would make Cargill more
competitive in the Illinois River system with a market share of 27% compared
with ADM's share of 49%. The study did say, "the acquisition probably will
make little difference in local competition for farmer's grain."
Hmmmm...... I guess this is a spatial
problem.
Midnight Mapper
aka Neil
