Lawmakers praise DOJ investigation of beef processors 06.09.2020 By Erica Shaffer The agency issued subpoenas to four of the largest US processors.Read More
Senators urged to provide aid for poultry producers 06.08.2020 By Joel Crews A letter was sent to the co-chairs of the Senate Chicken Caucus requesting financial assistance and expressing appreciation for their support.Read More
DOJ indicts senior executives at Pilgrim’s Pride, Claxton Poultry 06.03.2020 By Erica Shaffer Jayson Penn, Roger Austin, Mikell Fries and Scott Brady were charged with price fixing.Read More
Poultry processors sue QSR distributor 05.29.2020 By Erica Shaffer The companies allege Maines Paper & Food Service Inc. owes them millions in unpaid invoices.Read More
Lawmaker seeks protections for small pork producers 05.21.2020 By Erica Shaffer Rep. Jim Hagedorn wants to ensure independent farmers are being treated fairly.Read More
AFL-CIO petitions OSHA 05.21.2020 The union said that an emergency temporary standard should be released to protect workers from coronavirus.Read More
Iowa representative calls for state OSHA investigation 05.20.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Cindy Axne wants answers to a complaint filed about Tyson’s Perry, Iowa, plant.Read More
DOJ greenlights NPPC plan to euthanize hogs 05.18.2020 By Erica Shaffer The pork producer association believes a coordinated industry and government response to the crisis is needed.Read More
Plaintiffs in price-fixing case ask for judicial notice of Trump executive order 05.14.2020 By Erica Shaffer Lawyers argue that language in the order substantiates claims of collusion among pork processors.Read More
Lawmakers to introduce bipartisan bill to increase transparent cattle pricing 05.13.2020 By Bob Sims The senators believe the legislation will aid market efficiency and create competition.Read More