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
GOP lawmakers request less-stringent regulations on smaller meat processors 06.11.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Jim Jordan and Kelly Armstrong wrote the letter to Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue.Read More
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
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