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Trump Strengthens U.S. Cattle Industry and DOJ Investigates Record Beef Prices
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump signed two executive orders aimed at strengthening the U.S. cattle industry, and the Department of Justice is expanding its investigation into record-high beef prices.
California Among States in DOJ Egg Price Settlement
California Ag Today
Proposed federal antitrust settlements allege three egg producers coordinated bids that helped influence wholesale egg prices.
DOJ Settlement Puts Egg Prices Back in the Spotlight
Southeast Regional Ag News
Proposed antitrust settlements allege three egg producers coordinated bids that influenced wholesale egg prices during the record price run-up.
Beef Packing Antitrust Investigation and Judge Denies AEWR Block
The Agribusiness Update
The DOJ is intensifying its investigation into possible antitrust violations in the beef packing industry, and a federal judge in California has denied a request by the United Farm Workers to temporarily block the Trump administration’s revised wage rule for H-2A workers.
DOJ Investigates Beef and Dems Draw Farm Bill Batte Lines
The Agribusiness Update
The DOJ has launched an antitrust investigation into the nation’s beef processing industry, and battle lines are being drawn in the Senate for a possible late May or early June markup of the recently passed House farm bill.
Beef Processing Investigation and Chinese Scientist Admits Smuggling
The Agribusiness Update
The Meat Institute reacts after President Trump called on the Department of Justice to investigate the beef processing sector, and a Chinese scientist charged with smuggling biological materials has pleaded guilty.
USDA, DOJ Partner to Safeguard Competition in Farm Supply Markets
Southeast Regional Ag News
The agencies’ new agreement aims to strengthen oversight of seed, fertilizer, and other inputs, helping ease pressures on family farmers.
DOJ and USDA Join Forces to Boost Fair Competition in Agriculture
California Ag Today
A new partnership between the Justice Department and USDA targets rising input costs and market consolidation to protect farmers, ranchers, and consumers.
Large Poultry Processors Settle Claims with DOJ
Southeast Regional Ag News
Cargill, Sanderson Farms, and Wayne Farms agreed to pay a combined $84 million in restitution to workers harmed by their alleged information sharing in order to settle civil antitrust lawsuits.
Older Americans Challenge Produce and Poultry Price Fixing
The Agribusiness Update
The graying of American could be a challenge for fresh producer industry, and the Department of Justice opens investigation of several major poultry producers for price fixing.
BASF After Acquisitions Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
BASF portfolio grows with more than $9-billion worth of assets acquired during the Bayer-Monsanto merger.
U.S. Beef Value Record and Ethanol Restrictions Lifted
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Beef exports shatter previous value record in August, and President lifts summertime fueling restrictions on certain ethanol blends.
U.S.-Canada Trade Deal and Dairy Vs Plant-based Products
The Agribusiness Update
Eleventh-hour deal brings meeting of the minds for U.S.-Canada trade deal, and FDA moving forward with possible changes to prevent plant-based products from using dairy names.
EPA Chlorpyrifos Rehearing and NCGA on Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue praises DOJ's call for rehearing of Chlorpyrifos judgement, and National Corn Growers Association calls on Congress to get a Farm Bill done.
Bayer Monsanto Updt and Trump Seeks Lab-grown Meat Clarity
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer and Monsanto sit down together for first time, and President Trump seeks regulatory clarity on lab-grown meats.
Beef Trade Losses and BASF Closes Assets for Bayer Deal
The Agribusiness Update
US Meat Export Federation assessing potential losses for international beef trade, and BASF closes out Bayer assets as part of Monsanto purchase.
DOJ Okays Bayer Monsanto and Missouri Fake Meat Labeling Law
The Agribusiness Update
Department of Justice grants permission for Bayer-Monsanto merger, and Missouri could be first state to enact fake-meat labeling laws.
NAFTA Huge for U.S. Dairy Exports and DOJ on Bayer/Monsanto
The Agribusiness Update
Informa Economic analysis ID's NAFTA as key U.S. dairy export need to Mexico, and DOJ wants Bayer to divest more before Monsanto takeover.
Colorado Reacts to DOJ's new stance on Pot
Colorado Ag Today
Legal marijuana producers and merchants can stay the course
Organic Animal Welfare Standards and SNAP Investigation
The Agribusiness Update
Suit filed over delay in Organic Animal Welfare Standards, and Justice Department investigating hidden SNAP mistakes in 40+ states.