Last June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced they were beginning work on proposed rules to support enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act, the 100-year old law that was originally designed to protect poultry and hog farmers and cattle ranchers from unfair, deceptive, and anti-competitive practices in the meat markets.
This week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack offered the latest on their efforts to update certain aspects of the Act. Rod Bain has the details.
Packers & Stockyards Act, 1921, As Amended (pdf)
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