…(MCOOL) once and for all,” said Rounds. “This is an important step in restoring market integrity for consumers and cattle producers. For too long, the packers have skewed this market…
Meat Institute: Scapegoating Industry Does Not Help Consumer
…challenges faced by meat and poultry packers and processors in meeting extraordinary consumer demand to Biden Administration officials, Potts sent a letter to Secretary Vilsack. The letter is in response…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
…the strengthening of the Packers and Stockyards Act. The Farm System Reform Act is being supported by hundreds of organizations including United Food and Commercial Workers and Family Farm Action….
Executive Order Addresses Right to Repair and Market Competition
…consider updates to the Packers and Stockyards Act and definitions for “Made in the USA” labeling. USDA is also tasked with the development of plans for increasing opportunities for producers…
Biden to Address Meat Industry Concerns with Executive Order
…the ag sector. One aspect of the pending order will be directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish new guidelines under the Packers and Stockyards Act. Press secretary…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative Bringing Additional Aid
…PPE. A total of $700 million will be made available to assist specialty crop growers, meat packers and processors, and others to address PPE needs. About the Author Brian German…
Week in Review: What’s Happening with WOTUS and Debt Forgiveness Program on Hold
…the months ahead. USDA announced it will be moving forward with efforts to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act. California Farm Bureau Federation has expressed support for the secret ballot…
Updates to The Packers and Stockyards Act Proposed by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will be moving forward with efforts to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act. USDA will be undertaking three initiatives to support the…
Farm Groups Gather to Discuss Cattle Market Concerns
…of packer capacity and captive supply, along with oversight were also points of concern. In addition, the groups discussed better enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act. The purpose behind…
As ACP Populations Persist, California Citrus Program Pushes Forward with Growers in Mind
…cost to manage ACP populations is much less than the potential hit to our industry if HLB takes hold, and we all need to work together – growers, packers, regulators,…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
…cash trade. Public comment on the levels would be provided and then implemented. USDA would also be required to develop a publicly available library of marketing contracts between packers and…
FDA Extends Comment Period for FSMA Food Traceability Rule
…has proposed a new food traceability rule to improve recordkeeping standards for manufacturers, processors, packers, and those who hold foods identified on the Food Traceability List. The list includes leafy greens, melons,…
Officials Addressing the 74 ACP Discoveries Found North of the Grapevine
…noted. “Then we’ll work with the haulers, the growers, and the packers to make sure that they all remember that tarping is required regardless of where you’re moving it to…
Beef Industry Challenges to Be Addressed Through USDA Initiatives
…from market information. USDA will be removing the word “estimated” from its daily national livestock slaughter report. “Because a majority of meat packers are included in the data collected by…