The Order included over 70 initiatives to be undertaken by a dozen federal agencies to tackle competition problems, including directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to consider issuing new rules related to antitrust enforcement and proper labeling of U.S. meat.
The Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program was established by Congress to foster improvements in the U.S. sheep industry and will be accepting proposals through Sept. 15, 2022.
72.5 million hogs and pigs reside on U.S. farms as of June 1, down 1% from June 2021 and down slightly from March 1, 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision against Halal Packing Inc. on May 25, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act.
The Tribal Seafood Pandemic Response and Safety Grant Program is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) commitment to support Tribally-owned seafood processors significantly impacted by COVID-19.
Nevada Livestock Marketing LLC to pay penalty of $4,000 to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Decision and Order Without Hearing by Reason of Default against Joe John Garcia became final and effective on April 27, 2022.