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Part 2: Cattle Group Antitrust Case Complements POTUS' Plan
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA is pursuing a private antitrust case against meat packers, supported by credible law firms. This action complements the U.S. government's ongoing investigation into meat packer conduct, initiated during the first Trump administration and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
USDA-DOJ Sign an Antitrust Review Agreement
Line on Agriculture
Antitrust issues continue to plague the agriculture industry. Therefore, the USDA and US Department of Justice have entered into an MOU to investigate issues connected to consolidation.
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.
R-CALF Testifies on Antitrust Impacts
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF CEO, Bill Bullard, before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on antitrust issues.
California Potatoes Recover and Protecting Future Farmland Act
The Agribusiness Update
After a four-year decline in potato production nationwide, this season’s California crop appears ready to buck the trend, and Senators Tammy Baldwin and Chuck Grassley introduced the Protecting Future Farmland Act.
Sunbelt Ag Expo and Protecting Future Farmland Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 45th Anniversary show October 17-19, just outside of Moultrie, GA, and Senators Tammy Baldwin and Chuck Grassley introduced the Protecting Future Farmland Act.
Cattle Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Cattle market reforms to help independent producers get better prices could be gaining momentum in Congress.
Peanut Notification Deadline and China Pork Herds Rebound
The Agribusiness Update
Peanut farmers who received a letter regarding antitrust litigation notice only have until July 13th to file a claim, and China's pork herds on the rebound following African Swine Fever problems.
Beef Price Fixing Suit Dismissed and 100-Million Food Boxes Delivered
The Agribusiness Update
District Court Judge dismisses price-fixing suit against America's largest beef packers, and USDA announces 100-million food boxes have been delivered through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
SE Region Fruit and Veg Conf Virtual and 100-million Food Boxes Delivered
The Agribusiness Update
The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is going virtual, and USDA announces 100-million food boxes delivered through Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
E coli in Romaine and USMEF on USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
E coli cases in Romaine hard to track, and USMEF optimistic about USMCA chances.
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.
Bourdain Thumbs-down to Alt-Meat and CPI/PPI Up
The Agribusiness Update
Celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain gives big thumbs-down to alt-meat, and CPI/PPI both increase for eggs.