…in the LandFlex Grant Program. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack emphasized the administration’s commitment to building more equitable and competitive markets with adjustments to the Packers and Stockyards Act. Stay…
Final Rule Makes Adjustments to Packers and Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a new final rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act. It is aimed at fostering fair competition and protecting growers from discrimination,…
NCBA Keeps Close Eye on Proposed USDA Rulemaking
…differentiate their products and seek premiums for the cattle they raise. He believes it’s possible USDA’s proposed packers and stockyards rulemaking could be too extreme. “So, if we get to…
Navigating MRL Issues for Citrus Exports
…and packers to keep an eye out in case they have used that material and if they’re planning to export to Taiwan,” said Cranney. Brian German Ag News Director /…
California Represented in Netherlands Trade Mission
…said in a news release. “Home to the largest seaport in all of Europe and an impressive network of importers, packers, processors, and distributors, the Netherlands is the gateway into…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO); USDA implementation of the Packers and Stockyards Act including recent and forthcoming rulemakings; Ongoing efforts to increase and diversify meat and poultry processing capacity; Programs designed…
Comment Period Extended for Poultry Contracting Proposal
…portal will be received by the Packers and Stockyards Division (PSD) of the USDA and DOJ, which may refer violations to the USDA’s Office of the Inspector General as appropriate….
ACP Detection Response: ‘The System is Working’
…Hornbaker noted. “If we didn’t have growers and nurserymen and packers who are so diligent, we wouldn’t be seeing the successes that we’re seeing to date.” Three ACP detections were…
USDA Works to Improve Market Conditions for Poultry Farmers
…is good for everyone in the food value chain.” The proposed rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act is aimed at protecting poultry farmers from abuse. It would require poultry…
Mixed Reactions to Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act
…granted authority to investigate and prosecute violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. Industry groups including the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) criticized…
Foster Farms Among Accused Meatpackers in House COVID Panel Report
California’s Foster Farms is among the meat packers accused of working with Trump administration officials to undermine the efforts of health officials during Coronavirus outbreaks at meatpacking plants. The House…
A-PLUS Act to Further Increase Meat Processing Capacity
…Act, seeks to improve access to processing facilities. Introduced by Representatives Vicky Hartzler and Jimmy Panetta, the legislation seeks to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act. Livestock auction markets would…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…revitalized, and prosperous rural America.” The budget includes more than $10 million for oversight and enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act as well as money to support innovation in…
Avocado Shipping Delay Puts Spotlight on Imports from Mexico
…we appreciate the assistance of the US Embassy in Mexico, Mexico’s National Plant Protection Organization SENASICA, and the Association of Avocado Producers and Packers/Exporters of Mexico, as well as the…