Items Tagged with 'Packers and Stockyards Act'

USDA enters into a stipulation agreement with Lynn R. Hottle, doing business as Hottle Livestock, for alleged Packers and Stockyards Act violations.

USDA investigation finds Interstate Regional Stockyards with custodial account shortages totaling over $4.34 million between July 31 and Sept. 30, 2023.

Eight different federal circuit courts of appeal that have considered the issue reject the position advanced by AMS in this proposed rule.

Ag organizations and community members support USDA's proposed rule, believing it will effectively combat unfair practices of meatpacker monopolies and protect ranchers.

Farmer-led organization asserts that the tournament system is inherently unfair and violates the Packers and Stockyards Act.

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is disappointed USDA is extending the comment period for its latest Packers and Stockyards proposed rule by only 15 days.

AMS investigation discovers custodial account shortages with a total of $228,285.

AMS investigations finds Indiana Halal LLC failed to pay timely for 839 head of livestock.

Rosenkrans Natural Beef Co. fails to pay for seven livestock transactions in a timely manner.

Zane Webb of Watson, Okla., waives his rights to a hearing and pays a civil penalty of $3,900.