USDA to host Livestock Mandatory Reporting meetings

The US Dept. of Agriculture announced several meetings to gather feedback from industry on the Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) program in addition to current livestock and meat marketing practices. The first meeting is scheduled for Nov. 15-16 in Washington.  The first informational meeting will include several activities. The Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) will provide an overview of current LMR reporting and audit processes. Industry stakeholders also will be able to participate in “interest-based problem-solving and training” and identify dates for future meetings. Organizations that agreed to participate in the process include the American Farm Bureau Federation; American Sheep Industry; CME Group; Livestock Marketing Association; Livestock Marketing Information Center; Meat Importers Council of America; National Cattlemen’s Beef Association; National Farmers Union; National Pork Producers Council; North American Meat Institute; R-CALF USA; Southwest Meat Association; Texas Cattle Feeders Association; and US Cattlemen.