Tyson, others agree to settlements in pork price-fixing case By Chris Moore on 4/24/2025 Tyson Foods, Clemens Foods and Triumph Foods agreed to pay $64 million to settle claims the companies conspired to fix pork prices in an ongoing federal antitrust case, according to filings in a Minnesota court. Direct Purchaser Plaintiffs (DPPs) asked a…
MC question: What if ordinary citizens could invest in the Mafia? What would their return be? See: https://mightyearth.org/article/jbs-rap-sheet-exposes-meat-giants-appalling-track-record/ And: https://mightyearth.org/article/trumps-sec-greenlights-jbs-ipo-despite-bribery-fines-and-corruption-charges/ Brazil’s JBS calls shareholder meeting to vote on US listing plan Brazilian beef giant JBS commits to reducing climate-damaging emissions until 2040 Reuters Reuters Tue, April 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM MDT In This Article:…
By Chris Moore on 4/21/2025 Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. was the top corporate donor to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, contributing $5 million to the committee overseeing the January festivities, according to new filings with the Federal Election Commission. The Colorado-based poultry processor’s donation was the largest single contribution reported by any company, as Trump’s inaugural…
US farmers were already struggling to turn a profit. Trump’s trade war will make that harder By Frank Morris, Harvest Public Media April 21, 2025 Glenn Brunkow feeds sheep on his farm near Wamego, Kansas. His sheep and cattle are profitable these days, but he’s worried about losing money on his corn and soybean crops…
Saturday, April 19, 2025 Tariffs could be important for beef, sheep industries · Deb Hill Reporter Freshly shorn sheep graze on the ranch at Surprise Creek Colony in Central Montana. The market for U.S. lamb has been grim, and some producers argue tariffs might help. File photo Tariffs could bolster the U.S. beef industry, producers…
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R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America Fighting for the Independent U.S. Cattle Producer Press Contact: Phoebe Trotter pgalt Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa View and share this news release on Facebook here and X here, or view the web version here. Below please find a news release by…
Oliver Anthony performing – Lower street in Spruce Pine had 3,500 people celebrating in the exact place where only months earlier it had been decimated by floods. (Photo James Luke Barber) Listening to that voice inside Leave It Better Apr 14 Last night pulled into our driveway after 20 days on the road. Cans…
lus: The EATS Act has been reintroduced under a new name. View this newsletter in your browser. BAYER-MONSANTO’S "GAG LAWS": SILENCING FARMERS AND SHIELDING CORPORATIONS Bayer has been embroiled in lawsuits since acquiring Monsanto amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding its weedkiller, Roundup. The company is facing 177,000 lawsuits alleging that Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, causes…
USDA to slash headquarters, other staff and relocate some to new ‘hubs’ around the country Mass layoffs at the Agriculture Department coming within weeks, with Washington facing significant cuts but regional employees also seeing reductions. April 7, 2025 Eric Katz Senior Correspondent The Agriculture Department is planning to dismantle its presence in Washington, D.C., according…