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Farmers and ranchers now can anonymously report potentially unfair and anticompetitive practices in the livestock and poultry sectors using an online tool the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Justice (DOJ) launched.

President to meet with farmers and ranchers to announce Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain.

The demand for slaughterhouses is soaring, as producers are looking to reach new customers through direct marketing and farmers' markets.

On Oct. 19, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced it will undertake a new approach to regulating Salmonella in poultry. 

Over the last two years, the food industry has been put to the ultimate agility test. The effects of COVID-19 have placed incredible strain on food companies, their overall operations and their employees.

During the trial, participating establishments will be permitted to operate at an increased line speed for a period of up to one year.

DOL says standard increases protections for 84 million private sector workers.

Guest editorial by Paul H. Aloe, partner at Kudman Trachten Aloe Posner LLP.

March 11 ammonia leak happened 42 days after January incident killed 6 workers.