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Articles tagged under: Packers and Stockyards Act

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic

Published November 5, 2021

USDA Undersecretary of Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt made that point during the Minnesota Ag and Food Summit. "The pandemic exposed a lot of things like consolidation and the lack of processing capacity," said Moffitt. "We're focused on…
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Packer Margins Seen as Inequitable

Published September 9, 2021

To address the consolidation within the meatpacking business, USDA is strengthening the Packers and Stockyards Act. In addition, there will be more focus put on price discovery, country of origin labeling and expanded packer capacity by supporting small meat processors.…
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New Guidance Available for Packers and Stockyards Act

Published August 25, 2021

The USDA issued new guidance on how to enforce the Packers and Stockyards Act. The enforcement policy now highlights how problematic provisions of the 2020 undue preferences rule will not apply to cases protecting producers from retaliation and racial discrimination.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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