USDA Proposes New Rule to Clarify Unfair Practices in the Livestock, Meat, and Poultry Industries

WASHINGTON, June 25, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced new action to support the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan for a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain. USDA’s Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets proposed rule would tackle longstanding challenges around interpretations of unfairness and competitive injury for the livestock, meat, and poultry sectors.