…USDA’s New Rule for Poultry Industry: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack sheds light on a newly finalized rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act. The discussion explores the revamped poultry tournament…
USDA Finalizes Key Reforms for Farmers
…shift in its interpretation of the Packers and Stockyards Act but allows for future reevaluation of these issues. Read more about the withdrawn rule here. Vilsack emphasized that the USDA…
USDA Confirms Poultry Rule Will Not Be Finalized
…2024. The proposed rule aimed to specify practices that violate Section 202(a) of the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 (P&S Act) by defining unfair conduct that harms both market…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-14-25
…the USDA under President Biden’s directive. The USDA has reinforced the Packers and Stockyards Act to ensure a competitive market for farmers, ranchers, and producers. Efforts include increased enforcement, collaboration…
USDA Releases Interim Report on Meat Industry Practices
…promote fair competition across industries. The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has spent several years studying meat markets, identifying areas of concern, and reviewing practices regulated by the Packers and…
USDA Unveils New Actions to Boost Fair Markets and Lower Food Prices
…public comment, and supported academic examination of the topic. USDA also announced the next steps in a new rulemaking effort under the Packers & Stockyards Act of 1921 to enhance…
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter Addresses Agricultural Consolidation in Webinar
…your damn tractor.” Collaboration with the USDA has been a key focus for the DOJ, especially in enforcing the Packers and Stockyards Act. Kanter highlighted recent enforcement actions aimed at…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 06-26-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the USDA announced new action on the Stockyards and Packers Act. Tune in…
NCBA Calls USDA Proposed Rule “Direct Attack”
Image by ArturVerkhovetskiy/DepositPhotos The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new action on the Packers and Stockyards Act (P&S Act). It says the Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Finally Hits the Average & New Office of Ag at EPA
…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…