On Monday, June 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expected to publish a notice to the Federal Register, delaying implementation of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems rule, a long-overdue protection for poultry growers facing unfair payment practices in a highly concentrated industry.
The rule will now take effect on December 31, 2027, instead of July 1, 2026.
In response, Farm Action issued the following statement, which can be attributed to Farm Action President Angela Huffman:
“USDA should be standing with contract growers seeking fairer treatment and more predictable pay—not upholding a system that overwhelmingly benefits dominant poultry processors. We are disappointed in this decision to delay the rule, which was an important and long-overdue step forward for America’s poultry growers.”
Earlier this year, Farm Action submitted a public comment opposing the delay and urging the USDA to move forward with the rule as scheduled.
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