USDA to begin work to strengthen enforcement of Packers and Stockyards Act

Note: This was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin work on three 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.

USDA’s pending action was noted in the Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions released today by the White House Office of Management and Budget.

USDA intends to take three actions relate...