USDA settles Packers and Stockyards cases USDA issues Decision and Orders against Lake Odessa Livestock Auction Inc., Ravenna Auction LLC and their owner Laverne Lettinga. Industry News January 29, 2024 No Comments An investigation by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service reveals the violators failed to maintain custodial accounts properly.Read More
Members of Congress request more time for latest Packers and Stockyards rule The implied compliance date for broiler processing companies and growers is Feb. 12, 2024. Industry News December 18, 2023 No Comments The Congressional and Senate Chicken Caucuses request a 180-day extension to the implementation period.Read More
USDA settles P&S case with Sheridan Livestock Auction Co. Sheridan waives its rights to a hearing and pays a penalty of $3,750. Industry News December 18, 2023 No Comments AMS investigation reveals Sheridan had custodial account shortages on Sept. 15 and Nov. 16, 2022, of $23,648.18 and $320,973.84, respectively. Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards case with J. Thomas Morrissey J. Thomas Morrissey waives his rights to a hearing and pays a civil penalty of $7,000. Industry News November 28, 2023 No Comments An AMS investigation finds J. Thomas Morrissey and a producer engaging in Unfair and Deceptive Trade practices. Read More
USDA settles case with Mid-Tex Livestock Auction LLC Mid-Tex waives its rights to a hearing and pays a penalty of $3,750. Industry News November 27, 2023 No Comments AMS investigation reveals Mid-Tex had custodial account shortages on July 12 and Aug. 15, 2022, of $168,086 and $144,201, respectively.Read More
Case highlights importance of growers’ rights to compete, switch integrators This case against Koch Foods underscores the importance of growers’ rights under the P&S Act to compete in open, competitive markets. Industry News November 16, 2023 No Comments This case highlights DOJ ATR and USDA AMS’s joint commitment to the enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act.Read More
NCC finds new USDA poultry contracting regulation costly and unnecessary New final rule would raise costs and administrative burdens. Industry News November 9, 2023 No Comments USDA is announcing a final rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act that would have a devastating financial impact on the U.S. chicken industry.Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards case with Zane Webb USDA enters into stipulation agreement with Zane Webb of Watson, Oklahoma. Industry News October 10, 2023 No Comments Zane Webb waives his rights to a hearing and pays a civil penalty of $2,600. Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards cases USDA enters into three stipulation agreements. Industry News September 28, 2023 No Comments USDA settles cases with Pilgrim's Pride Corp., Salem Livestock Inc. and Windsor Livestock Auction Co. Inc.Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyard cases AMS investigations reveal failures to timely pay for livestock. Industry News September 19, 2023 No Comments USDA enters into three stipulation agreements.Read More