Packers and Stockyards Act Updates in Danger if Rider is Passed

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The National Farmers Union (NFU) is concerned about a policy rider attached to legislation that could undermine the enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act.

USDA Hits Pause on Poultry Pay Changes

Southeast Regional Ag News
Delay sparks concern among growers waiting for a more level playing field.

Ranchers Help Shape National Ag Policy in D.C.

California Ag Today
Cattle producers took their voices to the Capitol earlier this month during the USCA Fly-In, advocating for transparent markets, science-based livestock ID, and stronger labeling standards.

Cattle Producers Bring Priorities to Washington

Southeast Regional Ag News
Cattle producers from across the country met in D.C. earlier this month, voicing their concerns on fair markets, labeling, and herd health. The goal: policy that puts producers first

Packers & Stockyards Act Rule Impacts Poultry

Southeast Regional Ag News
Last week, the USDA issued a final poultry tournament rule under the Packers & Stockyards Act. In response, the American Farm Bureau Federation is calling it a step in the right direction

Historic Oklahoma National Stockyards Up For Sale

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Photo: From Oklahoma National Stockyards Website

The Oklahoma National Stockyards is 110-plus years old. The board is hoping for a buyer that will preserve the history of the largest feeder and cattle stocker market in the world.

R-CALF USA Say Price Discover Proposed Rule Good for US Cattle Producers

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R-CALF believes this proposed rule under the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act would restore competition to the marketplace for cattle producers.

Fairness in cattle markets

Idaho Ag Today
Part of a recent announcement of USDA efforts to promote fair and competitive markets for ag producers, while lowering prices for consumers.

Fair and Competitive Markets and U.S. Egg Production Down

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. ag groups are reacting to the USDA’s proposed Packers and Stockyards rule titled “Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets, and U.S. egg production totaled 9.1 billion in May, down 2% from May of 2023.

NCBA, NCC Respond to Latest Packers and Stockyards Rule

Southeast Regional Ag News
From the USDA, the rule “would tackle longstanding challenges around interpretations of unfairness and competitive injury for the livestock, meat, and poultry sectors.”

Appropriations Bill Being Monitored by Ag Industry

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The National Farmers Union is concerned about the future of the Packers and Stockyards Acgt in appropriations bill rider.

Proposed USDA Rule to Create Fairness for Contract Poultry Growers

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USDSA Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack says this proposed rule deals with unfair and deceptive practices by the poultry processors.

National Farmers Union on Packers and Stockyards Act

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National Farmers leader talks about where the rules written so far under the Packers and Stockyards Act.

Pork Producers Push for Fair Marketplace

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National Pork Producers Council leaders remain engaged in discussions when it comes to creating fair and transparent rules under the Packers and Stockyards Act.

R-CALF USA Pleased with USDA Rule on Enforcing Packers & Stockyards Act

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R-CALF United stock Growers of America CEO, Bill Bullard says that his organization has dedicated over a decade to advocating for this change

California Pistachio Market Search and Cattle and Calves Numbers Down

The Agribusiness Update
California pistachio growers are searching for potential emerging markets to handle expected record-shattering crops during the next few years, and the USDA says all cattle and calves in the U.S. and Canada combined totaled 98.2 million head on January 1, down 2% from last year.

March National Peanut Month and Cattle and Calves Numbers Down

The Agribusiness Update
March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods, and the USDA says all cattle and calves in the U.S. and Canada combined totaled 98.2 million head on January 1, down 2% from last year.

Final Packers and Stockyards Act and AM for Every Vehicle Act Gains Support

The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association responds to USDA's final Packers and Stockyards rule, and the AM for Every Vehicle Act hits the magic number of 218 voting co-sponsors it needs to ensure passage through the House of Representatives.

National Farmers Union Applauds USDA Packers and Stockyards Act Rule

Line on Agriculture
“What this does is, actually bring greater clarity into the Packers and Stockyards Act," according to National Famers Union executive director, Rob LaRew.

USDA Says Poultry Transparency Rule Will Not Be Delayed

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The Transparency and Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments Rule will go into effect as planned in February 2024.