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
Alabama AG to sue Tyson over 2019 wastewater spill 05.04.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company tried to offer conservation solutions for months.Read More
Trump signs executive order to keep meat plants running 04.29.2020 By Ryan McCarthy and Kimberlie Clyma The action will make processing facilities ‘critical infrastructure.’Read More
Court orders Smithfield Foods to comply with health guidelines 04.28.2020 By Erica Shaffer Anonymous worker at the processor’s Milan, Mo., plant sued the company for failing to provide adequate protection against coronavirus.Read More
Cattle associations call for DOJ meat packer probe 04.22.2020 By Erica Shaffer USDA is investigating, but the groups say it is taking too long.Read More
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