An investigation by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service revealed that ACLE had custodial account shortages because it failed to reimburse the custodial account timely for receivables.
An investigation by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) revealed that between May 2018 and Jan. 2019, Florida Wagyu and Jackman operated as a packer without maintaining adequate bond coverage and failed to pay for livestock purchases in a timely manner.
An investigation by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) revealed Ashton Hall failed to timely pay for 13 livestock purchases from February 2020 through April 2020. Payments were up to 185 days late. Hall also issued five non-sufficient funds (NSF) checks.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2023, CDA staff will begin inspecting retailers, farms and eggs to ensure compliance by in-state and out-of-state producers and distributors.