Month: October 2024

McDonald’s sues Tyson and JBS for allegedly fixing prices

McDonald’s sues Tyson and JBS for allegedly fixing prices The fast food giant, which is the world’s largest buyer of beef, alleges major meat companies conducted illegal acts to drive down supplies. Published Oct. 8, 2024 By Nathan Owens Reporter re displayed at a Costco store in Novato, California. Justin Sullivan via Getty Images First…



Ag Secretary Vilsack deflects on future career plans, regulatory ‘revolving door’

Ag Secretary Vilsack deflects on future career plans, regulatory ‘revolving door’ The third-time USDA executive has previously come under fire for his connections to the lobbying industry. by John McCracken, Investigate Midwest October 8, 2024 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to reporters on Oct. 4, 2024, at the World…



R-CALF USA Statement on USDA’s Effort to Improve Fed Cattle Price Discovery, Competition

R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America Fighting for the Independent U.S. Cattle Producer     Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa View and share this news release on Facebook here or view the web version here.   R-CALF USA Statement on USDA’s Effort to Improve Fed Cattle Price Discovery, Competition Billings, Mont., Oct….



McDonald’s is suing Tyson Foods for allegedly choking the supply chain to raise prices

McDonald’s is suing Tyson Foods for allegedly choking the supply chain to raise prices The lawsuit alleges that the meatpacking giants reduced production levels starting in 2015 to “artificially” drive up market prices By Francisco Velasquez Image: NurPhoto (Getty Images) McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against Tyson Foods (TSN-0.55%), JBS, and other major meat processing…



Massive Nebraska feedlot ‘just the opposite of what we need’

Blackshirt Feeders, planned to be the biggest feedyard in the U.S., is under construction near Haigler, Nebraska.