Articles tagged under: Packers and Stockyards Act
USDA Releases Plan to Address Food Supply Chain Issues
Published July 11, 2021
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to promote competition in the American economy. USDA is using the opportunity to address supply chain issues. The agency is committing $500 million in American Rescue Plan funds for grants and loans for…MN Farm Faces Penalties From USDA
Published June 15, 2021
USDA has reached a consent decision against Triple Ja Family Farms and John Derner of Buffalo Lake, Minnesota for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. USDA determined this operation failed to pay for more than 300 head of…Strengthening Enforcement of Packers and Stockyards Act
Published June 14, 2021
USDA is planning to propose changes to the Packers and Stockyards Act. The agriculture department plans to provide clarity to strengthen and enforce marketing practices; propose a new poultry grower tournament system rule; and re-propose a rule to clarify that…USDA Investigation Welcomed by SD Lawmaker
Published September 20, 2019
Following the Tyson Foods fire in Holcomb, Kansas fire, the cattle market has been extremely volatile. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson went to the House floor Thursday, saying cattle producers have suffered serious economic losses. "That's why I was grateful…USDA Investigates Packer and Stockyards Act Violations
Published August 5, 2019
USDA has issued a series of complaints for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. Once case involves Mark Robinson of Robinson Livestock of South Dakota, who allegedly bought livestock without the necessary bond or bond equivalent. Another investigation…USDA Investigates SD Business for Packers & Stockyards Act Violations
Published April 25, 2019
Carson Larson and Larson Livestock of Columbia, South Dakota are being investigated for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. According to the USDA investigation, Larson falsified prices and weights of cattle; coordinated with Sisseton Livestock to alter invoices…