The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently rolled out a series of updated rules designed to enhance transparency in the poultry production sector. The comprehensive details of these changes were officially disclosed in the Federal Register on November 28. As outlined by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), the final rules bring significant amendments to existing regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act. Key components include:
Live Poultry Dealer Disclosures: Large-scale processing entities, acting as live poultry dealers, are now required to provide detailed disclosures and essential information to poultry growers. Additionally, specific disclosure requirements are outlined for live poultry dealers involved in broiler production and utilizing poultry grower ranking systems for settlement payments. Read more