Articles Tagged with ''Packers and Stockyards Act''

Wahoo Livestock Sales waives its right to a hearing and agrees to pay a civil penalty of $5,000.

USDA settles two cases for delayed testing of livestock scales.

USDA investigation finds Cox Livestock with shortages in its custodial account.

Agency withdraws Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets proposal.

USDA enters into a stipulation agreement with Lynn R. Hottle, doing business as Hottle Livestock, for alleged Packers and Stockyards Act violations.

USDA investigation finds Interstate Regional Stockyards with custodial account shortages totaling over $4.34 million between July 31 and Sept. 30, 2023.

Eight different federal circuit courts of appeal that have considered the issue reject the position advanced by AMS in this proposed rule.

Ag organizations and community members support USDA's proposed rule, believing it will effectively combat unfair practices of meatpacker monopolies and protect ranchers.

Farmer-led organization asserts that the tournament system is inherently unfair and violates the Packers and Stockyards Act.

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is disappointed USDA is extending the comment period for its latest Packers and Stockyards proposed rule by only 15 days.