AMS investigation shows that between August 2021 and January 2022, Happy Valley and Bill Chase issued 24 checks in payment for livestock to 21 different livestock sellers that were returned unpaid by the bank.

USDA issues a complaint against Austin Lambrich of Geff, Ill., for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act.

The USDA reaches a consent decision with Cargill Meat Solutions Corp. on Feb. 5, 2024, for violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act.

AMS investigation reveals Sheridan had custodial account shortages on Sept. 15 and Nov. 16, 2022, of $23,648.18 and $320,973.84, respectively.

Revisions implement the Livestock Dealer Statutory Trust, which provides financial protection for cash sellers of livestock.

Claim amounts should be for the gross amount McClain agreed to pay for livestock.

The 2022 Colorado’s Electric Cooperatives Junior Livestock Sale held at the Colorado State Fair raised more than $491,000 in the auction of 139 animals raised and shown by young people from across Colorado.