The decision was made in May.

US representatives urged the House Agriculture Committee to exclude the legislation from the Farm Bill.

Tyson Foods, Cargill, JBS S.A., Swift Beef and National Beef Packing faced antitrust allegations.

The judge will take the case a few weeks after the law goes into force.

Fifteen other colleagues joined Brenna Bird.

The owner pled guilty to the charges in July.

The Restaurant Law Center said the settlement will give foodservice operators time to avoid significant supply disruptions.

The pork producer is working with the other companies to find a solution.