U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Rosa DeLauro call on the USDA and Department of Justice to hold Boar’s Head accountable for the Listeria outbreak linked to liverwurst deli meat produced at their Jarratt, Va., plant.
USDA investigation finds Interstate Regional Stockyards with custodial account shortages totaling over $4.34 million between July 31 and Sept. 30, 2023.
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.