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DOJ Seeks Public Tips in Beef Packer Antitrust Probe
Line on Agriculture
The Department of Justice is investigating potential antitrust violations, including price-fixing and volume control among beef packers. The DOJ has reviewed over 3 million documents and interviewed thousands of industry participants. They are calling for public assistance to gather more information to aid their investigation and potentially restore competitive market forces, which have been suppressed by monopolistic practices, leading to the decline of the cattle industry.
USDA Hits Pause on Poultry Pay Changes
Southeast Regional Ag News
Delay sparks concern among growers waiting for a more level playing field.
Class Certification Pending in Cattle Collusion Case
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA, represented by CEO Bill Boyer, is pursuing a legal case against three major beef packers, alleging collusion to manipulate cattle and beef prices from 2019 to early 2020.
WSTFA Annual Meeting
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association recently held their annual meeting with growers, packers, shippers and others from the industry gathering in Wenatchee.
Unions and Overtime in Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Attorney Shawn Packer, a principal at JPH Law Firm, says the unionization of ag workers is one of the bigger problems impacting farmers in recent years.
Unions and Overtime in Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Attorney Shawn Packer, a principal at JPH Law Firm, says the unionization of ag workers is one of the bigger problems impacting farmers in recent years.
Part 1: Cattle Group Supports POTUS Cattle Packer Probe
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA highlighted a longstanding issue where cattle prices have not reflected beef prices, with cattle prices falling from 2021 while beef prices hit records.
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.
Unions and OT in Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Attorney Shawn Packer, a principal at JPH Law Firm, says the unionization of ag workers is one of the bigger problems impacting farmers in recent years.
Unions and OT in Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Attorney Shawn Packer, a principal at JPH Law Firm, says the unionization of ag workers is one of the bigger problems impacting farmers in recent years.
California Grape-Harvest Robot Heads to National Ag Innovation Finals
California Ag Today
Golden State startup Gather Agriculture, Inc. competes for $100,000 in the 2026 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.
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