One interim/final and two proposed “GIPSA rules” were sent and published in the Federal Register on December 20, 2016.  The effective dates and 60-day comment periods are as follows:

  • “Scope” / Injury to Competition:  Effective Date February 21, 2017
  • Poultry Grower Ranking Systems:  Comments due February 21, 2017
  • Unfair Practices and Undue Preferences in Violation of the Packers and Stockyards Act:  Comments due February 21, 2017