National Chicken Council finds the proposed rule attempts to make an end-run around established judicial precedent requiring a showing of injury to competition to sue and win under Section 202(a) or (b) of the Packers and Stockyards Act.
Ag organizations and community members support USDA's proposed rule, believing it will effectively combat unfair practices of meatpacker monopolies and protect ranchers.
Ho-Chunk Community Development Corp. uses a grant to purchase equipment and expand facility space to help tribal farmers scale up their food production and processing.
California-based company adds equipment, resources and production space to accommodate production of USDA-certified meat and poultry-based products, such as soups, food bases and seasonings.