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USDA Announces Next Major Step in Promoting Competition in Agriculture and Advancing Economic Opportunity and Fairness for Growers
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the finalization of the Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act. The final rule, effective 60 days following publication in the Federal Register, establishes clearer, more effective standards under the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act for prohibited practices relating to discrimination, retaliation, and deception in contracting. The rule aims to enhance market integrity and ensure fair access to economic opportunities for producers and growers. The rule is part of a series of rules under the Packers and Stockyards Act, which is in line with President Biden's Executive Order on Promoting Competition in America's Economy. The USDA has been taking actions to increase competition in agricultural markets, create a fairer playing field for small- and mid-size farmers, lower grocery costs for consumers, and strengthen local and regional food systems. The final rule prohibits adverse treatment and discrimination against livestock producers and poultry growers based on various factors, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, and age. It also prohibits retaliation against producers and growers for engaging in certain protected activities and false or misleading statements in contract formation. The USDA will monitor, evaluate, and enforce compliance with the rule through recordkeeping requirements. The final rule will be published in the Federal Register.
#Usda #Agriculture #Competition #EconomicOpportunity #Fairness #Growers
https://ruralradio.com/krvn/news/usda-announces-next-major-step-in-promoting-competition-in-agriculture-and-advancing-economic-opportunity-and-fairness-for-growers/
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the finalization of the Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act. The final rule, effective 60 days following publication in the Federal Register, establishes clearer, more effective standards under the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act for prohibited practices relating to discrimination, retaliation, and deception in contracting. The rule aims to enhance market integrity and ensure fair access to economic opportunities for producers and growers. The rule is part of a series of rules under the Packers and Stockyards Act, which is in line with President Biden's Executive Order on Promoting Competition in America's Economy. The USDA has been taking actions to increase competition in agricultural markets, create a fairer playing field for small- and mid-size farmers, lower grocery costs for consumers, and strengthen local and regional food systems. The final rule prohibits adverse treatment and discrimination against livestock producers and poultry growers based on various factors, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, and age. It also prohibits retaliation against producers and growers for engaging in certain protected activities and false or misleading statements in contract formation. The USDA will monitor, evaluate, and enforce compliance with the rule through recordkeeping requirements. The final rule will be published in the Federal Register.
#Usda #Agriculture #Competition #EconomicOpportunity #Fairness #Growers
https://ruralradio.com/krvn/news/usda-announces-next-major-step-in-promoting-competition-in-agriculture-and-advancing-economic-opportunity-and-fairness-for-growers/