After a six-year campaign led by Farm Action and its allies, USDA closed a longstanding loophole that allowed imported meat to be labeled “Product of U.S.A.” The new rule, which took effect January 1, 2026, requires meat carrying the voluntary label to come from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the United States. Farm Action also helped advance stronger FTC “Made in U.S.A.” labeling protections.
Farm Action challenged industry explanations for record egg prices, exposing extraordinary corporate profits and helping spur a federal antitrust investigation. In 2026, the Justice Department sued major egg producers over alleged price coordination, following years of scrutiny by Farm Action.
Farm Action opposed the proposed $24.6 billion merger and provided federal regulators with information about its potential impact on farmers and competition. Courts blocked the deal in 2024, preventing two of the nation’s largest grocery chains from combining.
Farm Action joined other farmer organizations in challenging John Deere’s restrictions on equipment repair. In 2026, the FTC reached a proposed settlement requiring Deere to provide farmers and independent repair shops access to essential diagnostic tools, software, and repair capabilities previously restricted to authorized dealers.
Farm Action’s research and leadership contributed to a community-led effort challenging a proposed $900 million data center and power plant in Northwest Ohio. Residents secured a temporary moratorium and then voted to ban large data centers within city limits.
Farm Action helped advance federal investments, including nearly $900 million to help states and tribes purchase food from local farmers. The funding created new markets for producers and helped supply food banks and communities. Read more.
Farm Action advocated for tougher scrutiny of corporate mergers. In 2023, the Justice Department and FTC adopted new guidelines to help prevent mergers that reduce competition and leave farmers with fewer choices. Read more.
Farm Action provided federal investigators with information about Agri Stats, a company accused of facilitating the exchange of sensitive pricing information among meat processors. DOJ sued Agri Stats in 2023, leading to a proposed 2026 settlement restricting certain industry reporting practices. Read more.
Farm Action pushed for stronger enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act. A USDA rule that took effect in 2024 strengthened protections against retaliation, discrimination, and misleading practices in livestock and poultry contracting. Read more.
Farm Action advocated for stronger protections for poultry growers. A USDA Packers and Stockyards Act rule that took effect in 2024 requires poultry companies to disclose more information about contracts and payments so farmers can make better-informed decisions. Read more.
Tracking corporate control across American agriculture, with data showing how a handful of companies dominate markets for seeds, fertilizer, meat, equipment, and groceries.
Investigating how one company’s growing control of the produce industry raises concerns about food safety, competition, and accountability.
Exposing how consolidation in the fertilizer industry drives up costs for farmers and takes money out of rural communities. The research supported Farm Action’s testimony before Congress.
Seven proposals to strengthen competition, rebuild local food systems, protect independent farmers, and make federal farm policy work better for farmers and consumers.
A rancher-backed plan to lower beef prices by restoring competition, rebuilding the U.S. cattle herd, and expanding regional meat processing.
Recommendations to the MAHA Commission for improving Americans’ health by supporting independent farmers, expanding access to healthy food, and changing federal agricultural policy.
