Packers and Stockyards Act

The Packers and Stockyards Act is in the news in two ways: In September, a coalition of groups that advocate for small farms signed onto Wheeler v. Pilgrim's Pride brief. The Fifth Circuit Court ruled that producers do not have to show that poultry (or beef or pork) companies actions have an adverse effect on competition. NFFC signed onto this brief. Also, the DOJ and USDA have announced public workshops in 5 cities in the US in 2010 on legal issues surrounding competition in agricultural. One of these workshops deals with the PSA


Packers and Stockyards Act (1921)

National Agricultural Law Center Reading Room: Packers and Stockyards Act

PSA Overview PDF (2003)

GAO PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS PROGRAMS Actions Needed to Improve Investigations of Competitive Practices PDF (2000)

Packers and Stockyards Act: A Sword in a Stone

Contract Agriculture Reform (RAFI)

Wheeler v. Pilgrim’s Pride Brief Filed

More Research (11/29/09)

USDA Office of the Inspector General testimony on GIPSA (2006)

GAO Follow-up report on GIPSA (2006)

NFU: Antitrust Laws Must be Enforced

Livestock Reform Campaigns from the Western Organization of Resource Councils

Food and Ag Law Blog: Packers and Stockyards Act