Coalition urges Congress to fund inspection shortfall at US ports 07.01.2020 By Joel Crews An estimated $630M shortage in 2021 is related to COVID-19 impact.Read More
Lawmakers propose bill to allow meat sales across state lines 07.01.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The bipartisan bill would give smaller processors more retail options.Read More
Families suing Tyson after workers die during pandemic 06.30.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The lawsuit alleges three workers were not informed of the risk associated with the COVID-19 outbreak.Read More
UFCW union reports more than 90 COVID-19 deaths among members 06.29.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The group also asked for stricter enforcement of guidelines at plants.Read More
Lawmakers launch meatpacker probe 06.24.2020 By Erica Shaffer US Senators Cory Booker and Elizabeth Warren have questions about processors’ exports to China.Read More
Federal agents intercept 19,555 lbs of animal products from China 06.23.2020 By Erica Shaffer The seizures occurred during an eight-week period.Read More
Federal court rules North Carolina ‘ag-gag’ law unconstitutional 06.22.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The judge cited First Amendment grounds for overturning the law on undercover investigations at agriculture facilities.Read More
NC state bill allocates money for meat processors impacted by COVID-19 06.15.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The grants would be funded by the CARES Act.Read More
Pilgrim’s Jayson Penn takes leave of absence to mount defense against price-fixing indictment 06.15.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma Four poultry company executives from Pilgrim’s Pride and Claxton Poultry were named by the DOJ.Read More
Tyson Foods to cooperate with DOJ broiler price-fixing probe 06.11.2020 By Erica Shaffer The company uncovered information in connection with the investigation.Read More
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