USDA Announces Farmer Fair Practices Rules – Clarifications for Industry & Protections for Farmers

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) today announced updated regulations to protect the rights of farmers. The Farmer Fair Practices Rules target the most harmful practices hurting farmers and clearly outlines common sense protections to restore fairness and reduce the burden for farmers seeking justice under the Packers and Stockyards Act.
Source: USDA