United States Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration

News Release Archive 2013

Contents

FEDERAL GRAIN INSPECTION SERVICE

VILSACK NAMES GRAIN INSPECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS���������������������������������� 17

PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS PROGRAM

Southern Colorado Livestock Auction, Inc. Assessed a $1,000 Civil Penalty ������������������������������������������ 

Golden West Cattle Co., LLC and Michael Kastner Have Been Assessed a $10,500 Civil Penalty 

GIPSA Alleges Central Beef Industries, LLC and Marshall M. Chernin Violated the PSA���������������������� 1

GIPSA Alleges Well Bred Farms, Inc. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act �����������������������������������1

GIPSA Alleges Josephine E. Bonaccurso, Inc., and Samuel Bonaccurso Violated the PSA ����������������� 

GIPSA Settles Case with Billy M. Boyd, Resulting in a $2,000 Penalty ������������������������������������������������� 1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Patton Junction Livestock Auction, Resulting in a $2,750 Penalty ������������� 14

GIPSA Settles a Case with Lynn Burkhalter Cattle Company, Inc. Resulting in a $500 Penalty������������ 1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Fannin County Livestock Auction, LLC, Resulting in a $500 Penalty ��������� 16

GIPSA Alleges Tony E. Lyon d/b/a Lyon Farms Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ���������������� 1

GIPSA Alleges Robin Olson, d/b/a American Cattle Services Violated the PSA������������������������������������ 19

GIPSA Alleges Perkins Livestock, LLC and Robb Taylor Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act������ 20

Luke Kottke, d/b/a Kottke Cattle Company Has Been Assessed a $32,000 Civil Penalty ��������������������� 21

Wilson Horse & Mule Sale, Inc. Has Been Assessed a $4,000 Civil Penalty and Suspended��������������� 2

GIPSA Settles a Case with George Sowell Resulting in a $1,775 Penalty �������������������������������������������� 23

GIPSA Alleges Atlantic Veal and Lamb, LLC, and Philip Peerless Violated the PSA����������������������������� 24

GIPSA Alleges Tim Rowan Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ��������������������������������������������������� 25

Daryl Bowman and Daryl Bowman Livestock, Inc. Has Been Assessed a $5,000 Civil Penalty������������ 2

Clint Sicking, d/b/a Flying C Cattle Company Has Been Assessed a $65,000 Civil Penalty������������������ 27

Curtis Malone Has Been Assessed a $1,000 Civil Penalty �������������������������������������������������������������������� 28
Terry Dustin Matthews, d/b/a Moo Moo’s Cattle Co., Has Been Assessed an $8,100 Civil Penalty ������ 2

Jeremy Emerson Has Been Ordered to Cease and Desist�������������������������������������������������������������������� 30

GIPSA Settles a Case with Allison Cattle Co., Resulting in a $2,450 Penalty���������������������������������������� 3

GIPSA Alleges Abe Cuesta, aka Abram Cuesta, dba Quality Cattle Violated the PSA �������������������������� 32

Anderson Livestock Auction Co. and Jerry Anderson Have Been Assessed a $3,500 Civil Penalty ����� 3

Nathan Lewis Has Been Assessed a $7,500 Civil Penalty��������������������������������������������������������������������� 34

California All Natural, LLC and Nathan Lewis Have Been Ordered to Cease and Desist ���������������������� 35

GIPSA Settles Case with Eugene Nicholas, d/b/a Nicholas Livestock Resulting in a $1,850 Penalty ��� 36

GIPSA Alleges Benjamin W. Dunlap, Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act������������������������������������ 3

GIPSA Alleges Cambridge Valley Livestock Market, Inc. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ����� 3

GIPSA Alleges Randy R. Wientjes, d/b/a Brookport Cattle Company Violated the PSA������������������������ 3

Well Bred Farms, Inc. Has Been Assessed a $2,000 Civil Penalty�������������������������������������������������������� 4

Stephen Conley Has Been Ordered to Cease and Desist and is Suspended���������������������������������������� 41

G&G Cattle Co., Inc., Kenneth Garrett and Tim Garrett Have Been Assessed $2,500 Civil Penalty ����� 

GIPSA Alleges John Michael Loy, d/b/a Loy’s Sale Barn Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ����� 43

GIPSA Alleges Ocala Livestock Market, Inc., Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ����������������������� 4

GIPSA Alleges 3-State Stockyards, Inc., TW Cattle Co., LLC, Riverside Cattle Co., LLC, Thoma

Witt, a/k/a Tom Witt, Brian J. Witt, And Robert J. Witt, a/k/a Bob Witt Violated the PSA������������������������ 

Billy Tackett Has Been Assessed a $2,500 Civil Penalty������������������������������������������������������������������������ 50

JLA, LLC, Carey Jones, and Martha Jones Have Been Assessed a $33,000 Civil Penalty������������������� 51

GIPSA Settles a Case with Tom Agler Livestock, LLC Resulting in a $500 Penalty������������������������������� 53

GIPSA Alleges Jack and Sandra Berry, d/b/a Clinton Livestock Auction Violated the PSA�������������������� 54

Robin Olson, d/b/a American Cattle Services Has Been Suspended as a Registrant ������������������������� 55

Charles Helmick Has Been Assessed a $29,504.26 Civil Penalty ��������������������������������������������������������� 5

Monte Clark Has Been Assessed a $4,500 Civil Penalty ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 57

Johnny Dobson Was Ordered to Cease and Desist������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 58

Central Beef Industries, LLC Has Been Assessed a $22,000 Civil Penalty ������������������������������������������� 59

Gary Thompson Has Been Suspended as a Registrant ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 60

Mohammed Yasser Aldeen, Has Been Assessed a $15,000 Civil Penalty��������������������������������������������� 61
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GIPSA Settles Case with Albert R. Hershberger Resulting in a $1,950 Penalty ������������������������������������ 6

GIPSA Alleges Carlos C. Rodriquez Alonso Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ������������������������� 6

GIPSA Settles a Case with Peter Elliot, d/b/a Elliot Livestock Resulting in a $700 Penalty ���������������� 64

GIPSA Settles a Case with Matthew Riley Middleton Resulting in a $500 Penalty�������������������������������� 65

GIPSA Alleges Keith Robertson, Charlene Robertson and Farmington Livestock, Violated the PSA���� 66

GIPSA Alleges Derek W. Crites, d/b/a DC Farms and Wayne H. Crites Violated the PSA �������������������� 

New Wilmington Livestock Auction, Inc., and Thomas R. Skelton Assessed a $25,000 Civil Penalty ��� 

GIPSA Settles a Case with Elgin Livestock Sales, Inc., Resulting in a $4,200 Penalty ������������������������� 7

GIPSA Settles Case with Hasan Orman, Superior Halal Meat Market Resulting in a $1,800 Penalty��� 71

GIPSA Settles a Case with Jack Buchanan, d/b/a 4B Ranch Resulting in a $1,500 Penalty ���������������� 72

GIPSA Settles a Case with Daniel Szpara, d/b/a DT Livestock Resulting in a $1,900 Penalty�������������� 73

Randy R. Wientjes, d/b/a Brookport Cattle Company Is Suspended as a Registrant for 10 Years ������� 7

GIPSA Settles a Case with Triumph Foods, LLC, Resulting in a $3,750 Penalty ���������������������������������� 75

Daniel F. Froman, d/b/a R&K Real Estate, Inc. Is Suspended as a Registrant for 15 Years������������������ 

Bruce Medley, d/b/a B&M Livestock Is Assessed a $20,000 Civil Penalty��������������������������������������������� 77

Brian Adams Has Been Assessed an $8,500 Civil Penalty �������������������������������������������������������������������� 78

GIPSA Settles Case with R&C Livestock, LLC, and Timothy R. Reedy Resulting in $3,800 Penalty ���� 7

Vernon Black Is Assessed a Civil Penalty in the Amount of $4,000 ������������������������������������������������������� 80

Ronald R.Shepard, Jr., Jeremy E. Pierce Prohibited from Engaging in Business Subject to the Act f

10 Years; Ronald R. Shepard, Jr. Assessed a $582,000 Civil Penalty��������������������������������������������������� 

GIPSA Alleges David Starks, d/b/a Slow Cow Cattle Company Violated the PSA��������������������������������� 82

GIPSA Alleges M&L Farms, LLC, Jamil Jallaq, and Majdi Jallaq, Violated the PSA������������������������������ 83

GIPSA Alleges Don Harris Buying Station, Inc., Don Harris and Nancy Harris Violated the PSA���������� 8

Martin D. Yoder, d/b/a Martin D. Yoder Livestock, Ltd. Has Been Assessed a $28,000 Civil Penalty ����

Douglas Butler Is Assessed a $25,000 Civil Penalty������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 86

Thomas Kinderknecht, Barbara Kinderknecht, and Quinter Livestock Assessed a $3,000 Penalty ������ 87

Benjamin W. Dunlap Has Been Ordered to Make Restitution to Two Unpaid Livestock Sellers ������������ 8

GIPSA Settles a Case with Atkinson Livestock Market, Inc., Resulting in a $2,750 Penalty ���������������� 8

GIPSA Settles a Case with Pearsall Livestock Auction, Inc., Resulting in a $500 Penalty �������������������� 9
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GIPSA Alleges John C. Howard Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ������������������������������������������� 9

GIPSA Alleges Paul Day Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act������������������������������������������������������� 92

T&M Cattle, Inc., and Travis Witt Have Been Assessed an $8,000 Civil Penalty ���������������������������������� 9

John Michael Loy, d/b/a Loy’s Sale Barn Has Been Assessed a $15,000 Civil Penalty������������������������� 94

GIPSA Settles a Case with Ryan Bero Resulting in a $1,500 Penalty ��������������������������������������������������� 95

GIPSA Settles a Case with Salem Livestock Auction, Inc., Resulting in a $2,750 Penalty ���������������� 9

Doyle Harms, d/b/a Harms Livestock Has Been Assessed a $20,000 Civil Penalty ������������������������������ 97

Milan Livestock Auction, Inc., Assessed a $55,000 Civil Penalty ����������������������������������������������������������� 9

GIPSA Settles Case with Wali Mayar Resulting in $6,750 Penalty ������������������������������������������������������ 100

GIPSA Settles a Case with Martin D. Yoder, and Roger Mitchell Resulting in a $2,000 Penalty ��������� 10

GIPSA Settles with Frey Cattle Company, Inc., and Alan Halfmann Resulting in a $1,500 Penalty����� 10

Keith Robertson, Charlene Robertson, Farmington Livestock, LLC, Assessed a $16,500 Penalty ����� 103

Piedmont Livestock, Inc. and Joseph Ray Jones Have Been Assessed a $14,000 Civil Penalty ����� 10

GIPSA Alleges Wayne F. Craig & Sons, Inc.Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ����������������������� 1

GIPSA Alleges Lincoln Provision, Inc. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act �������������������������������� 10

GIPSA Alleges Al-Houda Meat Markets, Inc. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act���������������������� 10

GIPSA Settles a Case with Abdul Jalil Chaudhry Resulting in a $500 Penalty ������������������������������������ 108

GIPSA Alleges Orange Livestock Market, Inc. and Joseph K. Howell Violated the PSA���������������������� 1

John C. Howard Has Been Assessed a $1,000 Civil Penalty����������������������������������������������������������������11

GIPSA Settles with Agiswine Alliance, Inc. and Mitchell Trubenbach Resulting in a $2,750 Penalty����11

GIPSA Alleges Christopher J. Bartels, Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act���������������������������������11

GIPSA Alleges Jerry O. Smith Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ���������������������������������������������11

GIPSA Alleges Paul E. Gibson, Jr., d/b/a G&S Livestock Co. Violated the PSA�����������������������������������

GIPSA Alleges Gary Wayne Tuttle Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act���������������������������������������116

GIPSA Alleges Scott Deters, d/b/a Scott Deters Livestock Co. Violated the PSA���������������������������������11

GIPSA Settles a Case with Barnesville Livestock, LLC Resulting in a $250 Penalty ������������������������118

GIPSA Settles a Case with Arnold Kasmiersky, Jr. Resulting in a $500 Penalty�����������������������������������11

TW Cattle Co., LLC and Thomas J. Witt Have Been Assessed a $50,000 Civil Penalty ��������������������� 1

James Emanuel Mowery Has Been Assessed a $4,000 Civil Penalty ������������������������������������������������� 121
GIPSA News Release 2013

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GIPSA Settles a Case with Thomas G. Nix and Tom Nix, Resulting in a $600 Penalty ����������������������� 12

Jimmy Springer Has Been Assessed a $1,500 Civil Penalty ��������������������������������������������������������������� 123

GIPSA Settles with Chamberlain Livestock Auction Resulting in a $1,000 Penalty ����������������������������� 124

GIPSA Alleges Jerry Stokes, d/b/a Jerry Stokes Cattle Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ����� 125

GIPSA Alleges Tina Stockyards, LLC, Carl Jacob Auer and Heather Auer Violated the PSA�������������� 126

GIPSA Settles with Rick Woehlhaff, Glacial Lakes Livestock, Inc. Resulting in a $2,200 Penalty ����� 12

GIPSA Alleges Carlisle Livestock Market, Inc. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act�������������������� 12

GIPSA Alleges Dixie Livestock Market, Inc., and Tammy Sikes Violated the PSA������������������������������� 12

GIPSA Alleges F&F Farms & Cattle, Inc., and Todd Fortner Violated the PSA������������������������������������ 13

GIPSA Alleges Justin Turner Violated The Packers and Stockyards Act ��������������������������������������������� 133

M&L Farms, LLC, Jamil Jallaq, and Majdi Jallaq, Have Been Assessed a $5,000 Civil Penalty���������� 135

GIPSA Settles with Harry Shelton, d/b/a Harry Shelton Livestock, LLC Resulting in $3,712 Penalty�� 136

David Starks, d/b/a Slow Cow Cattle Company Has Been Assessed a $4,000 Civil Penalty �������������� 137

Perkins Livestock, LLC and Rob Taylor Were Suspended ������������������������������������������������������������������� 138

GIPSA Settles Interstate Regional Stockyards, Inc., Resulting in a $3,000 Penalty ���������������������������� 13

Cambridge Valley Livestock Market, Inc. Has Been Assessed a $36,500 Civil Penalty����������������������� 14

GIPSA Alleges Larry K. Smeal, Jr. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act�������������������������������������� 1

Wayne F. Craig & Sons, Inc. Have Been Assessed a $500 Civil Penalty��������������������������������������������� 1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Paul Pittman Resulting in a $2,500 Penalty ����������������������������������������� 143

J.H. Routh Has Been Assessed a $27,500 Civil Penalty �������������������������������������������������������������������� 1

Farmer Grown Poultry, LLC Has Been Assessed a $7,000 Civil Penalty��������������������������������������������� 145

Michael Yeomans and Tobitha Yeomans Ordered to Cease and Desist ���������������������������������������������� 146

Scott Deters d/b/a Scott Deters Livestock Co. Has Been Assessed a $2,500 Civil Penalty �������������� 14

GIPSA Settles a Case with Macon Stockyard, Inc. Resulting in a $6,250 Penalty ������������������������������ 14

GIPSA Settles a Case with Andy and Lisa Stubblefield, Resulting in a $2,000 Penalty����������������������� 149

GIPSA Alleges Petaluma Livestock Auction Yard, Inc. and Manuel A. Brazil��������������������������������������� 1

Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 150

GIPSA Alleges Premier Poultry, Inc. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ����������������������������������� 15

3-State Stockyards, Inc. and Robert J. Witt Have Been Assessed a $43,000 Civil Penalty ���������������� 1
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Riverside Cattle Co., LLC and Brian J. Witt Have Been Assessed a $43,000 Civil Penalty ���������������� 1

GIPSA Settles with Washington County Livestock Center, Inc. Resulting in a $2,500 Penalty������������ 15

GIPSA Alleges Powell Livestock, Inc., and Hugh B. Powell, Jr., Violated the PSA ������������������������������ 

GIPSA Alleges Jason T. Glenn, Dustin Burkhart, Amy Burkhart, d/b/a B&G Cattle Violated the PSA�� 15

David Byrd, d/b/a DB Cattle Co., d/b/a AD Byrd Cattle Assessed a $50,925 Civil Penalty �������������� 15

Tony E. Lyon, d/b/a Lyon Farms Has Been Assessed a $153,000 Civil Penalty �������������������������������� 15

GIPSA Settles a Case with Dairy Producers Livestock Auction Resulting in a $750 Penalty �������������� 159

GIPSA Alleges Ronald L. Lemons, Ronald L. Lemons Livestock, LLC Violated the PSA�������������������� 1

GIPSA Alleges Randy Welter Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act���������������������������������������������� 161

GIPSA Alleges Bryan Spivey Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ���������������������������������������������� 162

GIPSA Settles a Case with Gayle and Arthur Ruggles, Resulting in a $2,000 Penalty ����������������������� 163

Ronald L. Lemons, Ronald L. Lemons Livestock, LLC Assessed a $10,000 Civil Penalty �������������� 1

Justin Turner Has Been Assessed a $18,000 Civil Penalty������������������������������������������������������������������ 165

Jerry Stokes, d/b/a Jerry Stokes Cattle Has Been Assessed a $7,000 Civil Penalty ��������������������������� 166

GIPSA Alleges James Steven Kemp Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ���������������������������������� 167

GIPSA Charles Delbert Cole, II, d/b/a Weston Livestock Marketing Violated the PSA ������������������������ 168

GIPSA Alleges Weldon Glidewell, d/b/a Mineral Wells Stockyards Company Violated the PSA���������� 169

GIPSA Alleges Daniel Ault and Carrie Ault, Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ����������������������� 170

GIPSA Alleges David Mosner, Inc. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act�������������������������������������� 17

Al-Houda Meat Market, Inc. Has Been Assessed a $4,000 Civil Penalty��������������������������������������������� 17

GIPSA Alleges Michael Allen Hatcher Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act �������������������������������� 175

GIPSA Alleges Gary H. Luck, d/b/a Luck’s Livestock Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ��������� 17

Lincoln Provision, Inc. Has Been Assessed a $5,000 Civil Penalty ����������������������������������������������������� 17

F&F Farms & Cattle, Inc. and Todd Fortner Have Been Assessed a $15,000 Civil Penalty����������������� 17

Celivo “Nick” Farinella, Assessed a $2,000 Civil Penalty �������������������������������������������������������������������� 180

GIPSA Settles a Case with Tim Lee Moore Resulting in a $750 Penalty ��������������������������������������������� 181

Monty Witt Has Been Assessed a $8,500 Civil Penalty������������������������������������������������������������������������ 182

Tina Stockyards, LLC, Carl Jacob Auer, and Heather Auer Assessed a $7,000 Civil Penalty ����� 183

Gary Wayne Tuttle Ordered to Cease and Desist from Failing to Pay & Assessed a $5,000 Penalty � 184
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Gary Fulton Has Been Assessed a $5,000 Civil Penalty �������������������������������������������������������������������� 185

Don Harris Buying Station, Inc., Don Harris and Nancy Harris Assessed a $17,500 Civil Penalty ����� 18

GIPSA Settles a Case with Carefree Meats, LLC Resulting in a $3,500 Penalty �������������������������������� 187

GIPSA Alleges Jeremy T. Byrd, d/b/a T Byrd Cattle Co. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act����� 1

GIPSA Alleges Martin D. Yoder, d/b/a Martin D. Yoder Livestock, Ltd., Robert Butzer & Sons, In

Robert W. Schenk, Jeffrey L. Gorr, Sr., Merlin L. Garver, Inc., Merlin Jan Garver and Kenneth and C

Mezurek, d/b/a Mezurek Livestock Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ������������������������������������� 189

GIPSA Alleges Troy O. Moore, ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 19

Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 191

GIPSA Alleges C. Matthew Fariss and Duane D. Gilliam Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ��� 1

GIPSA Alleges Victor Leone Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ����������������������������������������������� 194

GIPSA Alleges David Snell Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ������������������������������������������������� 195

Daniel Ault and Carrie Ault, d/b/a Strawtown Livestock Auction, LLC Have Been Suspended ����������� 196

GIPSA Settles with Chester D. Coleman Resulting in a $4,000 Penalty���������������������������������������������� 19

Charles Delbert Cole, II, Assessed a $12,000 Civil Penalty����������������������������������������������������������������� 198

Orange Livestock Market, Inc. and Joseph K. Howell Assessed a $72,000 Civil Penalty�������������������� 1

Paul E. Gibson, Jr., d/b/a G&S Livestock Co. Has Been Ordered to Cease and Desist ���������������������� 

Premier Poultry, Inc. Has Been Assessed a Civil Penalty In the Amount of $11,000 ����������������������� 20

Gay H. Luck, d/b/a Luck’s Livestock Marketing Has Been Ordered to Cease and Desist ������������������� 20

GIPSA Settles with F&N, LLC, d/b/a Christiansburg Livestock Market Resulting in $1,000 Penalty ��� 203

GIPSA Alleges Leader Meret Halal Meat Corp. and Murat Gumus Violated the PSA�������������������������� 20

GIPSA Alleges Gary N. “Nelson” Shifflett, Jr., d/b/a Nelson Shifflett Livestock Violated the PSA�������� 205

GIPSA Settles with Panola Livestock Enterprise, Inc. & Randy Lowery Resulting in $4,000 Penalty�� 20

GIPSA Alleges Stacey Roy Long, d/b/a Long Cattle Company, LLC Violated the PSA����������������������� 207

David Snell Has Been Assessed a $3,000 Civil Penalty ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 208

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Release No.: 01-1

Southern Colorado Livestock Auction, Inc. and John R. Malouff, Jr. Have Been Assessed a 

$1,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2013 – On December 14, 2012, the U.S. Department 

Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent 

decision with Southern Colorado Livestock Auction, Inc. (Southern Colorado), and John 

Malouff, Jr. (Malouff), Monte Vista, Col

Southern Colorado and Malouff have been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to properly maintain their custodial account for shippers’ proceeds;

• issuing checks in payment for livestock without having and maintaining sufficient funds 

on deposit and available in the accounts upon which they are drawn to pay these checks 

when presented;

• failing to maintain and operate scales to ensure accurate weights;

• failing to have their scales used for the purchase, sale, acquisition, payment, or settlement 

of livestock or live poultry tested by competent persons at least twice during each calendar 

year; and

• failing to retain a copy of each report of tests and inspections of their scales used for the 

purchase, sale, acquisition, payment, or settlement of livestock or live poultry and failing 

to submit a copy of each such report to the Packers and Stockyards Program’s Western 

Regional Office.

They have also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 and are

suspended for two weeks and thereafter until shortages are corrected

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

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Release No.: 02-1

Golden West Cattle Co., LLC and Michael Kastner Have Been Assessed a $10,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2013 – On December 18, 2012, the U.S. Department 

Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a decision 

with Golden West Cattle Co., LLC (Golden West) and Michael Kastner (Kastner), Teaneck,

N.

Golden West and Kastner have been ordered to cease and desist from:

• issuing checks in payment for livestock without having and maintaining sufficient funds 

on deposit and available in the bank account upon which checks are drawn to pay these 

checks when presented; and

• failing to pay, when due, the full purchase price of livestock

They have also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $10,500

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 03-1

GIPSA Alleges Central Beef Industries, LLC and Marshall M. Chernin Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Central Beef 

Industries, LLC (Central Beef) and Marshall M. Chernin (Chernin), Center Hill, Fla.

purchased livestock in commerce and failed to pay, when due, the full purchase price for the 

livestock purchases

GIPSA filed a complaint against Central Beef and Chernin on December 12, 2012. The 

complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcem

html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Central Beef and Chernin

may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act 

and assessed a civil penalty

Central Beef was engaged in the business of buying livestock in commerce for the purpose 

of slaughter and a packer subject to the provisions of the P&S Act

Chernin was a 55% owner and responsible for the direction, management, and control of 

Central Beef including the acts and practices alleged in this complaint to be in violation of the 

P&S Act and regulations; engaged in the business of buying livestock in commerce for the 

purpose of slaughter; and a packer subject to the provisions of the P&S Act

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 04-1

GIPSA Alleges Well Bred Farms, Inc. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Well Bred Farms, 

Inc., Mt. Pleasant, Pa., purchased poultry and failed to pay, when due, the full purchase pri

for poultry purchased

GIPSA filed a complaint against Well Bred Farms, Inc. on December 6, 2012. The complaint 

can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If

allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Well Bred Farms, Inc. may be ordered

to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act and assessed a 

civil penalty

Well Bred Farms, Inc. was engaged in business as a live poultry deale

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 05-1

GIPSA Alleges Josephine E. Bonaccurso, Inc., d/b/a Salem Packing Company, and Samuel 

Bonaccurso Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2013 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Josephine E

Bonaccurso, Inc., doing business as Salem Packing Company, and Samuel Bonaccurso,

Salem, N.J

• failed to pay, when due, the full price for livestock purchases; and

• purchased livestock and paid the livestock sellers with non-certified checks.

GIPSA filed a complaint against Josephine E. Bonaccurso, Inc. and Samuel Bonaccurso on 

December 12, 2012. The complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gip

usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearin

Josephine E. Bonaccurso, Inc. and Samuel Bonaccurso may be ordered to cease and desis

from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act and assessed a civil penalty

Josephine E. Bonaccurso, Inc. (Salem Packing Company) and Samuel Bonaccurso wer

engaged in the business of operating the Salem Packing Company and engaged in the 

business of buying livestock in commerce for the purpose of slaughter and the manufacturing 

and preparation of meats and meat food products for sale and shipment in commerce. They

were engaged in the business as a packer

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 06-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Billy M. Boyd, President, Farmers Livestock Marketing A.A.J. 

Resulting in a $2,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Billy M. Boyd, President, Farmers Livestock Marketing, A.A.J., Carthage, Miss. -- wa

his right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of 

$2,000 after GIPSA found that a key employee was buying out of consignments

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

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Release No.: 07-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Patton Junction Livestock Auction, Inc., Done E. Fahrni, Allan Wayne 

Sharrock & Harold Sharrock Resulting in a $2,750 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Patton Junction, Inc., Done E. Fahrni, Allan Wayne Sharrock & Harold Sharrock, Patton, 

-- waived their right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay 

a penalty of $2,750 after GIPSA found that they operated with a shortage in their custodial 

account and misused their custodial account

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

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Release No.: 08-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Lynn Burkhalter and Lynn Burkhalter Cattle Company, Inc. Resulting 

in a $500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Lynn Burkhalter and Lynn Burkhalter Cattle Company, Inc., Springtown, Texas -- waived their

right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $500 

after GIPSA found that they failed to pay within the time period required by the P&S Act for 

livestock purchased on a dealer basis

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

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Release No.: 09-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Terry Carr and Fannin County Livestock Auction, LLC, Resulting in a 

$500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Terry Carr and Fannin County Livestock, Bonham, Texas -- waived their right to a hearing, 

entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $500 after GIPSA 

found that they failed a livestock checkweigh on June 18, 2012, after Packers and Stockyard 

Program issued a Notice of Violation for a earlier failed livestock checkweigh conducted 

on February 27, 2012. Twenty percent of the weighments of June 18, 2012, exceeded the

applicable tolerance

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Terry Henry, 202-205-8281

Terri.L.Henry@usda.gov 

Release No.: 10-1

VILSACK NAMES GRAIN INSPECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2013 -- On November 26, 2012, Agriculture Secretary Thomas

J. Vilsack announced the appointment of four members to serve on the United States

Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. The appointees

will serve a 3-year term

“I am pleased that these individuals have agreed to serve on the Grain Inspection Advisory 

Committee,” said Vilsack. “They bring a great deal of knowledge and experience to this

committee.

The new members are: Janice Cooper, executive director, California Wheat Commission, 

Woodland, Calif.; Walter McAninch, owner/operator, Tonkawa, Okla.; Arvid Hawk, president

Global Agricultural Consulting, LCC, Eden Prairie, Minn.; and Maria Reinitz, manager,

Gavilon, LLC, Omaha, Neb

The Grain Inspection Advisory Committee is comprised of 15 members appointed by the 

Secretary of Agriculture who represent all facets of the grain industry. The Grain Inspection

Advisory Committee meets twice annually to advise USDA on the establishment of programs 

and services under the United States Grain Standards Act
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Release No.: 11-1

GIPSA Alleges Tony E. Lyon d/b/a Lyon Farms Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Tony E. Lyon, doing

business as Lyon Farms (Lyon), Perrin, Texas:

• purchased livestock and failed to pay, when due, the full purchase price for the livestock 

purchases;

• issued checks in payment for livestock purchases without having sufficient funds on 

deposit to pay them when presented; and

• bought and sold livestock without being registered with the Secretary of Agriculture and 

without maintaining a bond or bond equivalent

GIPSA filed a complaint against Lyon on December 12, 2012. The complaint can be found 

on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegat

are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Lyon may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and assessed a civil penalty

Lyon was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce; 

engaged in the business of a market agency buying and selling livestock in commerce on a 

commission basis and not registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 12-1

GIPSA Alleges Robin Olson, d/b/a American Cattle Services Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Robin Olson 

(Olson), d/b/a American Cattle Services, Wis.

• bought and sold livestock in commerce without having and maintaining an adequate bond 

or bond equivalent;

• issued insufficient funds checks in payment for his livestock purchases;

• failed to pay, when due, the full amount of the livestock purchase price; and

• alleged to sell the livestock on a carcass weight basis and paid the livestock sellers based 

on his estimate of the carcass weight, when in fact he sold the livestock on a live weight 

basis

GIPSA filed a complaint against Olson on December 12, 2012. The complaint can be found 

on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegat

are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Olson may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and assessed a civil penalty

Olson was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce and 

is not registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 13-1

GIPSA Alleges Perkins Livestock, LLC and Robb Taylor Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Perkins Livestock, 

LLC (Perkins) and Robb Taylor (Taylor), Perkins, Okla

• failed to properly use and maintain its custodial account;

• had custodial account shortages on May 26, 2011, in the amount of $97,999.98

• had custodial account shortages on October 6, 2011, in the amount of $74,913.03; an

• these custodial account shortages were due, in part, to Taylor’s failure to reimburse the 

custodial account for his purchases and for livestock purchases made by buyers who had 

not paid by the close of the seventh business day following the sale of livestock

GIPSA filed a complaint against Perkins and Taylor on December 26, 2012. The complaint 

can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If

allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Perkins and Taylor may be ordered 

to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and 

assessed a civil penalty

Perkins, under the direction, management, and control of Taylor was engaged in the business 

of conducting and operating Perkins Livestock, LLC, a stockyard posted under and subject to 

the provisions of the P&S Act; engaged in the business of a market agency selling livestock 

in commerce on a commission basis; and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

Taylor was the sole member of Perkins; 100% owner of Perkins; a registered agent of 

Perkins; and responsible for the direction, management, and control of Perkins

Taylor was also engaged in the business of conducting and operating Perkins and engaged 

in the business of a market agency selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 14-1

Luke Kottke, d/b/a Kottke Cattle Company Has Been Assessed a $32,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013 – On December 31, 2012, the U.S. Department 

Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent 

decision with Luke Kottke, doing business as Kottke Cattle Company, Wis

Luke Kottke has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to pay and failing to pay, when due, the full purchase price for livestock;

• issuing checks in payment for livestock without having and maintaining sufficient funds 

on deposit and available in the accounts upon which they are drawn to pay these checks 

when presented;

• buying and selling livestock in commerce without being properly registered with GIPSA; 

and

• buying and selling livestock in commerce without maintaining an adequate bond or bond 

equivalent

Luke Kottke has been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $32,000

He was also prohibited from registering for a period of 15 days from the date of this order 

and thereafter until he submits a complete application to GIPSA and demonstrates adequate 

bond coverage or a bond equivalent. If this is demonstrated, any application for registration

that he files with GIPSA will be processed in accordance with standard GIPSA procedures.

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 15-1

Wilson Horse & Mule Sale, Inc. Has Been Assessed a $4,000 Civil Penalty and Suspended

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013 – On January 2, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Wilson Horse & Mule (Wilson Horse & Mule) Sale, Inc., Cookeville, Ten

Wilson Horse & Mule has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to deposit in its Custodial Account for Shippers’ Proceeds within the times 

prescribed in the regulations amounts equal to the outstanding proceeds receivable due 

from the sale of consigned livestock;

• using funds received from the sale of consigned livestock for any purpose other than those 

specifically permitted; and

• failing to maintain its Custodial Account for Shippers’ Proceeds in strict conformity with the 

regulations

Wilson Horse & Mule has also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount

of $4,000, and ordered to serve a 14 day suspension of its operations, and thereafter until 

Wilson Horse & Mule demonstrates to GIPSA that the Custodial Account for Shippers’ 

Proceeds is currently in balance. The suspension became effective January 16, 201

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 16-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with George Sowell Resulting in a $1,775 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

George Sowell, Beebe, Ark. -- waived his right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation

agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $1,775 after GIPSA found that he failed to pay for 

livestock within the time period required by the P&S Act

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 17-1

GIPSA Alleges Atlantic Veal and Lamb, LLC, Atlantic Veal and Lamb, Inc., and Philip Peerless

Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Atlantic Veal 

and Lamb, LLC of Ohio, doing business as Atlantic Veal and Lamb, Inc. (Atlantic Veal),

of Delaware, with a business address of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Philip Peerless (Peerless)

Brooklyn, N.Y., purchased livestock and failed to pay, when due, the full purchase price fo

livestock purchases

GIPSA filed a complaint against Atlantic Veal and Peerless on December 12, 2012. The 

complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcem

html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Atlantic Veal and Peerless

may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act 

and assessed a civil penalty

Atlantic Veal, under the direction, management, and control of Peerless, was engaged in the 

business of buying livestock in commerce for the purpose of slaughter and manufacturing 

and preparing meats or meat food products for sale or shipment in commerce and is a 

packer

Peerless was president, 50% owner of stock issued by Atlantic Veal, and responsible for the 

direction, management, and control of Atlantic Veal

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 18-1

GIPSA Alleges Tim Rowan Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Tim Rowan, New 

Albany, Miss.

• issued checks in payment for livestock purchases which were returned unpaid; and

• purchased livestock and failed to pay, when due, the full purchase price for livestock 

purchases

GIPSA filed a complaint against Tim Rowan on December 12, 2012. The complaint can 

be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If

allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Tim Rowan may be ordered to cease 

and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and assessed a 

civil penalty

Tim Rowan was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in 

commerce for his own account and is not registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Packers and

Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 19-1

Daryl Bowman and Daryl Bowman Livestock, Inc. Has Been Assessed a $5,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2013 – On January 9, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Daryl Bowman and Daryl Bowman Livestock, Inc. (Daryl Bowman), of Woodstock, V

Daryl Bowman has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, when due, the full 

purchase price for livestock

Daryl Bowman has been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $5,000

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 20-1

Clint Sicking, d/b/a Flying C Cattle Company Has Been Assessed a $65,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2013 – On January 11, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Clint Sicking, doing business as Flying C Cattle Company, of Texas

Clint Sicking has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• engaging in business in any capacity for which bonding is required without filing and 

maintaining an adequate bond or its equivalent and without first becoming properly 

registered under the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act;

• issuing checks for payment of livestock purchases without having and maintaining 

sufficient funds on deposit;

• failing to pay, when due, the full purchase price for livestock; and

• failing to pay the full purchase price for livestock purchases

Clint Sicking is prohibited from being registered to engage in any activities for

which registration is required under the P&S Act for a period of five years. However, any time 

after the expiration of the initial 30 days of this prohibition period, upon application to the 

Packers and Stockyards Program (P&SP), a supplemental order may be issued terminating 

the registration prohibition and permitting Clint Sicking’s registration under the P&S Act if he 

demonstrates to the satisfaction of P&SP that Mallicote, Inc., doing business as Cattleman’s

Livestock Commission Co. has been paid, in full, $59,363.22, and submits an adequate bon

or bond equivalent to P&SP

Clint Sicking has been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $65,000

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 21-1

Curtis Malone Has Been Assessed a $1,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2013 – On November 19, 2012, the U.S. Department 

Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent 

decision with Curtis Malone, of Texas

Curtis Malone has been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000, which will be held 

in abeyance for one year, provided he maintains the necessary bond requirements for a 

market agency buying livestock in commerce on a commission basis. After one year, if Curtis

Malone has maintained compliance with the necessary bond requirement and remains in 

compliance with the necessary bond requirement, the total amount will be reduced to zero 

dollars

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 22-1

Terry Dustin Matthews, d/b/a Moo Moo’s Cattle Co., Has Been Assessed an $8,100 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2013 – On November 6, 2012, the U.S. Department of Agricultu

issued a default decision against Terry Dustin Matthews (Matthews), doing business as Moo 

Moo’s Cattle Co., McKenzie, Ala., which became final and effective on January 14, 2013.

Matthews has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to pay, when due, for livestock purchases; and

• issuing checks with insufficient funds in payment for livestock purchases.

Matthews’s application for registration as a dealer has been denied. He has also been

assessed an $8,100 civil penalty

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 23-1

Jeremy Emerson Has Been Ordered to Cease and Desist

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2013 – On October 25, 2012, the U.S. Department of Agricultu

issued a default decision against Jeremy Emerson, Checotah, Okla., which became final and 

effective on January 1, 2013

Jeremy Emerson has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• engaging in business in any capacity for which bonding is required under the Packers 

and Stockyards (P&S) Act and regulations without first becoming properly registered and 

without filing and maintaining an adequate bond or its equivalent;

• failing to pay the full amount for the purchase of livestock before the close of the next 

business day following each purchase of livestock; and

• failing to maintain sufficient funds on deposit and available in the account upon which 

payment checks were drawn when presented

Jeremy Emerson is prohibited from registering for a period of five years, however, at any 

time after 180 days from the effective date of this order, upon application to the Packers 

& Stockyards Program, a supplemental order may be issued permitting him to register if 

he demonstrates that all unpaid livestock sellers have been paid in full or that all unpaid 

livestock sellers have approved a plan for restitution, and that he has bond coverage 

acceptable to Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 24-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Allison Cattle Co., LLC, and Harold B. Allison, d/b/a Allison Cattle Co. 

and H.B. Cattle Co. Resulting in a $2,450 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Allison Cattle Co., LLC and Harold B. Allison, doing business as Allison Cattle Co. a

H.B. Cattle Co., Morrilton, Ark. -- waived their right to a hearing, entered into a stipulat

agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $2,450 after GIPSA found that they failed to pay 

for livestock within the time period required by the P&S Act

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 25-1

GIPSA Alleges Abe Cuesta, aka Abram Cuesta, dba Quality Cattle Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Abe Cuesta, also 

known as Abram Cuesta (Cuesta), doing business as Quality Cattle, Tampa, Fla.

• failed to maintain funds on deposit and available in the account that checks were drawn to 

pay the checks for livestock purchases when presented; and

• failed to pay, when due, the full amount for livestock purchases

GIPSA filed a complaint against Cuesta on July 17, 2012, which was not officially served on 

Cuesta until December 26, 2012. The complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http:/

www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven i

oral hearing, Cuesta may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the Packers and 

Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and assessed a civil penalty

Cuesta is engaged in the business of a livestock dealer buying and selling livestock for his 

own account and is not registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 26-1

Anderson Livestock Auction Co. and Jerry Anderson Have Been Assessed a $3,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2013 – On January 18, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Anderson Livestock Auction Co. (Anderson Livestock), and Jerry Anderson, Willard,

Utah

Anderson Livestock and Jerry Anderson have been ordered to cease and desist from 

failing to maintain its Custodial Account for Shippers’ Proceeds in strict conformity with the 

regulations

Anderson Livestock and Jerry Anderson have also been assessed a civil penalty in

the amount of $3,500

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 27-1

Nathan Lewis Has Been Assessed a $7,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2013 – On January 9, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Nathan Lewis, Denair, Calif

Nathan Lewis has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay the full amount for 

livestock purchases before the close of the next business day following each purchase of 

livestock

Nathan Lewis has been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $7,500

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 28-1

California All Natural, LLC and Nathan Lewis Have Been Ordered to Cease and Desist

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2013 – On September 5, 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with California All Natural, LLC and Nathan Lewis, Modesto, Calif

California All Natural, LLC and Nathan Lewis have been ordered to cease and desist from 

making payment on false weights for livestock purchased on a hot carcass weight basis

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 29-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Eugene Nicholas, d/b/a Nicholas Livestock Resulting in a $1,850 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Eugene Nicholas, d/b/a Nicholas Livestock, Loganton, Pa. -- waived his right to a hearing,

entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $1,850 after GIPSA 

found that he failed to pay for livestock within the time period required by the P&S Act

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 30-1

GIPSA Alleges Benjamin W. Dunlap, a/k/a Ben Dunlap, d/b/a Ben Dunlap Livestock, d/b/a Dunlap 

Cattle and Farms, and d/b/a Phat Buzzard Cattle Co. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Benjamin W

Dunlap, also known as Ben Dunlap, doing business as Ben Dunlap Livestock, doing business 

as Dunlap Cattle and Farms, and doing business as Phat Buzzard Cattle Co., Bear Creek,

N.

• purchased livestock and failed to pay, when due, the full purchase price for the livestock 

purchases; and

• as of the date of this complaint, failed to pay approximately $83,659.02 for livestock

purchases

GIPSA filed a complaint against Benjamin W. Dunlap on December 26, 2012. The complaint 

can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If

allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Benjamin W. Dunlap may be ordered

to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and 

assessed a civil penalty

Benjamin W. Dunlap was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock

in commerce; a dealer subject to the provisions of the P&S Act; and is registered with the 

Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 31-1

GIPSA Alleges Cambridge Valley Livestock Market, Inc. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Cambridge Valley 

Livestock Market, Inc. (Cambridge Valley), Cambridge, N.

• operated with a shortage in their custodial account due, in part, to Cambridge Valley’s 

failure to deposit in the custodial account, within the time prescribed by the Regulations, 

an amount equal to the proceeds receivable for sales of consigned livestock;

• misused the custodial account by permitting the withdrawal of bank charges from the 

custodial account and by using custodial account funds to pay a utility bill and an Internal 

Revenue Service tax levy and processing fee;

• had outstanding checks drawn on their custodial account on January 11, 2011, and March 

18, 2011, without having sufficient funds to cover the checks creating custodial account 

shortages;

• failed to remit, when due, the net proceeds due to the consignors from the sale of their 

livestock on a commission basis; and

• failed to keep and maintain records which fully and correctly disclosed all transactions 

involved in their business

GIPSA filed a complaint against Cambridge Valley on January 18, 2013. The complaint can 

be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If

allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Cambridge Valley may be ordered to 

cease and desist from violating the Packers Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and assessed 

a civil penalty

Cambridge Valley was engaged in the business of conducting and operating Cambridge 

Valley, a posted stockyard subject to the provisions of the P&S Act; engaged in the business 

of a market agency selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis; and is registered 

with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 32-1

GIPSA Alleges Randy R. Wientjes, d/b/a Brookport Cattle Company Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Randy R. Wientjes

(Wientjes), doing business as Brookport Cattle Company, Metropolis, Ill., purchased livestock

and failed to pay, when due, for the livestock purchases. As of March 26, 2012, Wientjes

owed approximately $334,766.66 to the livestock sellers of livestock purchase

GIPSA filed a complaint against Wientjes on January 9, 2013. The complaint may be found 

on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegat

are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Wientjes may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and assessed a civil penalty

Wientjes was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce 

and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 33-1

Well Bred Farms, Inc. Has Been Assessed a $2,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2013 – On January 25, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Well Bred Farms, Inc., Mt. Pleasant, 

Well Bred Farms, Inc. has been ordered to cease and desist from

• failing to pay live poultry dealers for their purchases, in cash, by the close of the next 

business day; and

• failing to pay live poultry dealers obtaining live poultry under a poultry growing 

arrangement before the close of the 15th day following the week in which the poultry is 

slaughtered, delivered, to the cash seller or poultry grower from whom a live poultry dealer 

obtains poultry, the full amount due to such cash seller or poultry grower on account of 

such poultry

Well Bred Farms, Inc. has also been assessed a civil penalty in the amoun

of $2,000

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 34-1

Stephen Conley Has Been Ordered to Cease and Desist and is Suspended

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2013 – On October 17, 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Stephen Conley, Cooper, Texas

Stephen Conley has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to pay and failing to pay, when due, the full purchase price for livestock; and

• from operating as a dealer subject to the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act without 

maintaining an adequate bond or bond equivalent

The consent decision suspended Stephen Conley as a registrant for five years and ordered 

him to keep records that fully and correctly disclose all transactions involved in his business

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 35-1

G&G Cattle Co., Inc., Kenneth Garrett and Tim Garrett Have Been Assessed a $2,500 Civil 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2013 – On December 3, 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with G&G Cattle Co., Inc.(G&G), Kenneth Garrett and Tim Garrett, Chireno, Tex

G&G, Kenneth and Tim Garrett have been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, 

when due, the full purchase price for livestock

They have also been assessed a $2,500 civil penalty

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 37-1

GIPSA Alleges John Michael Loy, d/b/a Loy’s Sale Barn Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that John Michael Loy 

(John Loy) and Donald Loy doing business as Loy’s Sale Barn, Portland, Ind.

• On March 31, 2011, May 31, 2011, July 30, 2010, August 31, 2010, and September 30, 

2010, John and Donald Loy failed to properly use and maintain its custodial account 

endangering the faithful and prompt accounting of shippers’ proceeds and the payments 

due the owners or consignors of livestock in that they:

• had outstanding checks drawn and had to offset the checks resulting in custodial account 

shortages;

• failed to deposit an amount equal to the proceeds receivable from the sale of consigned 

livestock and to the amount withdrawn by the bank for fees/charges into their custodial 

account; and

• failed to keep and maintain records which fully and correctly disclosed all transactions 

involved in their business

GIPSA filed a complaint against John Loy on February 15, 2013. The complaint can be found 

on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegat

are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, John Loy may be ordered to cease and desist 

from violating the Packers Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and assessed a civil penalty

John and Donald Loy were engaged in the business of conducting and operating Loy’s Sale 

Barn, a posted stockyard subject to the provisions of the P&S Act; engaged in the business of 

a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis; and are registered 

with the Secretary of Agriculture
GIPSA News Release 2013

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John Loy was 50% owner of Loy’s Sale Barn and in conjunction with Donald Loy responsible 

for the direction, management, and control of Loy’s Sale Barn

Donald Loy died on March 3, 2012

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 38-1

GIPSA Alleges Ocala Livestock Market, Inc., Michael Yeomans, a/k/a Tony Yeomans and Tobitha 

Yeomans Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Ocala Livestock 

Market, Inc. (Ocala Livestock), Michael Yeomans, also known as Tony Yeomans, and Tobitha

Yeomans, Lowell, Fla.

• failed to properly use and maintain its custodial account between June 8, 2012, and 

August 14, 2012, endangering the faithful and prompt accounting of shippers’ proceeds 

and the payments due the owners or consignors of livestock in that they had outstanding 

checks drawn on their custodial account on June 8, 2012, July 25, 2012, and August 

14, 2012, without having sufficient funds to cover the checks, creating custodial account 

shortages;

• misused its custodial account on June 8, 2012, by using custodial account funds to obtain 

a bond required by the P&S Act;

• issued a check for the payment of livestock without having sufficient funds on deposit 

and available in the account upon which the check was drawn to pay the check when 

presented; and

• failed to remit, when due, the net proceeds due to consignors from the sale of livestock on 

a commission basis

GIPSA filed a complaint against Ocala Livestock and, Michael and Tobitha Yeomans on 

January 8, 2013. The complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.u

gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Ocal

Livestock and, Michael and Tobitha Yeomans may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Ocala Livestock under the direction, management, and control of Michael and Tobitha 

Yeomans was engaged in the business of conducting and operating Ocala Livestock, a 

posted stockyard subject to the provisions of the P&S Act; engaged in the business of a 

market agency selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis; and is registered with 

the Secretary of Agriculture

Michael Yeomans was president, secretary, and 50% owner of Ocala Livestock and with 

Tobitha Yeomans was responsible for the direction, management, and control of Ocala 

Livestock, engaged in the business of conducting and operating Ocala Livestock, a posted 

stockyard subject to the provisions of the P& Act, and engaged in the business of a market 

agency selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis

Tobitha Yeomans was vice-president, treasurer, registered agent, and 50% owner of Ocala 

Livestock and with Michael Yeomans was responsible for the direction, management, and 

control of Ocala Livestock, engaged in the business of conducting and operating Ocala 

Livestock, a posted stockyard subject to the provisions of the P&S Act, and engaged in the 

business of a market agency selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 39-1

GIPSA Alleges 3-State Stockyards, Inc., TW Cattle Co., LLC, Riverside Cattle Co., LLC, Thomas 

J. Witt, a/k/a Tom Witt, Brian J. Witt, And Robert J. Witt, a/k/a Bob Witt Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that 3-State Stockyards, 

Inc. (3-State), TW Cattle Co., LLC (TW Cattle), Riverside Cattle Co., LLC (Riverside

Thomas J. Witt (T. Witt), also known as Tom Witt, Brian J. Witt (B. Witt), and Robert J. 

(R. Witt), also known as Bob Witt, Falls City, Neb., violated the Packers and Stockyard

(P&S) Act

3-State under the direction, management and control of T. Witt, B. Witt, and R. Wi

generated purchase invoices with false data at the request and direction of Riverside, under 

the direction, management and control of B. Witt. The invoices, which were produced afte

livestock had been purchased by Riverside, under the direction, management and control of 

B. Witt at 3-State, a posted stockyard, listed purchase prices for livestock that were higher

than the actual purchase prices. Riverside under the direction, management, and control of

B. Witt then provided these invoices to its customers to whom it later transferred and sold the

livestock. There were a total of four such instances between Riverside and 3-Stat

On approximately 14 dates, in transactions involving 1,517 head of livestock,

3-State, under the direction, management, and control of T. Witt, B. Witt, and R. Wi

generated purchase invoices with false data at the request and direction of TW Cattle, under 

the direction, management and control of T. Witt. The invoices, which were produced after th

livestock had been purchased by TW Cattle, under the direction, management, and control of 

T. Witt at 3-State, listed prices process for livestock that were higher than the actual purchase

prices. TW Cattle under the direction, management and control of T. Witt then provided thes

invoices to its customers to whom it later transferred and sold the livestock
GIPSA News Release 2013

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On approximately 18 dates, in transactions involving 2,124 head of livestock,

the posted stockyards United Producers, Inc. and Russell Livestock Market generated

purchase invoices with false data at the request and direction of TW Cattle, under the 

direction, management and control of T. Witt. The invoices, which were produced after th

livestock had been purchased by TW Cattle, under the direction, management, and control 

of T. Witt, at United Producers, Inc. and Russell Livestock Market, listed purchase prices fo

livestock that were higher than the actual purchase prices. TW Cattle under the direction,

management and control of T. Witt then provided these invoices to its customers to whom it

later transferred and sold the livestock

On approximately 11 dates, in transactions involving 1,671 head of livestock,

Gallatin Livestock Auction, a posted stockyard, generated purchase invoices with false data 

at the request and direction of Riverside, under the direction, management and control 

of B. Witt. The invoices, which were produced after the livestock had been purchased b

Riverside, under the direction, management, and control of B. Witt, at the Gallatin Livestock

Auction, listed the purchase prices for livestock that were higher than the actual purchase 

prices. Riverside under the direction, management and control of B. Witt then provided thes

invoices to its customers to whom it later transferred and sold the livestock

The respondents failed to keep and maintain accounts, records and memoranda that fully 

and correctly disclosed all transactions involved in their business

GIPSA filed a complaint against 3-State, TW Cattle, Riverside, T. Witt, B. Witt, and R. Witt 

on January 8, 2013. The complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gip

usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearin

3-State, TW Cattle, Riverside, T. Witt, B. Witt, and R. Witt may be ordered to cease a

desist from violating the P&S Act, suspended, and assessed a civil penalty

3-State under the direction, management, and control of T. Witt, B. Witt, and R. Witt w

engaged in the business of conducting and operating a posted stockyard; engaged in the 

business of a market agency selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis; and is 

registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

TW Cattle under the direction, management and control of T. Witt was engaged in the

business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce for its own account and the 

account of others; engaged in the business of a market agency buying livestock in commerce 

on a commission basis; is a dealer; a market agency; and is registered with the Secretary of 

Agriculture

Riverside Cattle Co., LLC under the direction, management, and control o

B. Witt was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce

for its own account and the account of others; engaged in the business of a market agency 

buying livestock in commerce on a commission basis; is a dealer; a market agency; and is 

registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

T. Witt was sole member and manager of, and owner of 100% of the stock issued by TW

Cattle; treasurer and owner of 33.3% of the stock issued by 3-State; and responsible for the

direction, management, and control of TW Cattle and 3-State
GIPSA News Release 2013

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B. Witt was sole member, manager, and owner of 100% of the stock issued by Riverside;

president and 33.3% owner of the stock issued by 3-State; and responsible for the direction,

management, and control of Riverside and 3-State

R. Witt was secretary and owner of 33.3% of the stock issued by 3-State; and responsible fo

the direction, management, and control of 3-State

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 40-1

Billy Tackett Has Been Assessed a $2,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2013 – On January 24, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) entered into a consent 

decision with Billy Tackett, Collinsville, Okla

Billy Tackett has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• buying and selling livestock without being properly registered with GIPSA; and

• buying and selling livestock in commerce without maintaining an adequate bond or bond 

equivalent

Billy Tackett has been assessed a $2,500 civil penalty

The Packers and Stockyard Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 41-1

JLA, LLC, d/b/a Marshall Livestock Auction, Carey Jones, and Martha Jones Have Been 

Assessed a $33,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2013 – On February 1, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with JLA, LLC, doing business as Marshall Livestock Auction, Carey Jones and Martha 

Jones, Marshall, Mo

JLA, LLC, doing business as Marshall Livestock Auction, Carey and Martha Jones have been 

ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing maintain their Custodial Account for Shippers’ Proceeds in conformity with the 

regulations;

• failing to deposit in their Custodial Account for Shippers’ Proceeds within the times 

prescribed in the regulations amounts equal to the outstanding proceeds receivable from 

the sale of consigned livestock;

• using funds received from the sale of consigned livestock for the payment of bank fees, or 

for any purpose other than payment to consignors of the amount due from the sale of their 

livestock and the payment of lawful marketing charges; and

• manipulating the price of livestock by creating false auction market invoices for customers

They have also been ordered to maintain accounts, records, and memoranda that fully and 

correctly disclose all transactions involved in their business including, but not limited to, 

accurate records of their original and final sales.

JLA, LLC, doing business as Marshall Livestock Auction is suspended as a registrant for 

three years. Carey and Martha Jones are prohibited from registering to engage in business

as a market agency selling on commission subject to the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act 

for three years
GIPSA News Release 2013

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JLA, LLC, doing business as Marshall Livestock Auction, Carey and Martha Jones are jointly 

assessed a $33,000 civil penalty

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 42-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Tom Agler Livestock, LLC Resulting in a $500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Tom Agler Livestock, LLC, Spencerville, Ohio -- waived their right to a hearing, entered into a 

stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $500 after GIPSA found that they failed 

to pay for livestock within the time period required by the P&S Act

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

Page 54

News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 43-1

GIPSA Alleges Jack and Sandra Berry, d/b/a Clinton Livestock Auction Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Jack and Sandra 

Berry, doing business as Clinton Livestock Auction, Clinton, Okla.

• failed to properly use and maintain its custodial account;

• had custodial account shortages on June 30, 2011, in the amount of $166,643.25

• had custodial account shortages on July 31, 2011, in the amount of $157,742.06

• had custodial account shortages on August 28, 2011, in the amount of $170,510.02

• these custodial account shortages were due, in part, to Jack and Sandra Berry’s failure to 

deposit in the custodial account, within the time prescribed by the regulations, an amount 

equal to the proceeds receivable for sales of consigned livestock; and

• failed to keep and maintain accounts, records, and memoranda that fully and correctly 

disclosed all transactions in their business

GIPSA filed a complaint against Jack and Sandra Berry on January 9, 2013. The complaint 

can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.

If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Jack and Sandra Berry may 

be ordered to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, 

suspended, and assessed a civil penalty

Jack and Sandra Berry were engaged in the business of conducting and operating Clinton 

Livestock Auction, a stockyard posted under and subject to the provisions of the P&S 

Act; engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce on a 

commission basis; and is not registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 44-1

Robin Olson, d/b/a American Cattle Services Has Been Suspended as a Registrant

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2013 – On January 24, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Robin Olson, doing business as American Cattle Services, Clinton, Okla

Robin Olson has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• engaging in business day in any capacity for which bonding is required without first 

becoming properly registered under the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act without filing 

and maintaining an adequate bond or its equivalent;

• failing to pay livestock dealers the full amount of the purchase price for livestock before the 

close of the next business day following each purchase of livestock;

• failing to maintain sufficient fund on deposit and available in the account upon which 

payment checks are drawn to pay such checks when presented;

• failing to pay or settle for livestock on the basis of the actual weight of the livestock when 

he buys, acquires, pays or settles for livestock on a weight basis, and from failing to 

disclose the actual weight of the livestock and the date and location of their weighing on 

the accountings, bills, or statements issued for livestock

Robin Olson is suspended as a registrant for a period of two years

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 45-1

Charles Helmick Has Been Assessed a $29,504.26 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2013 – On December 19, 2012, the U.S. Department o

Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a decision 

with Charles Helmick, Buckhannon, W.V

Charles Helmick has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, when due, the full 

purchase price of livestock purchased

Charles Helmick has been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $29,504.26 and is

suspended from registering under the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act for a period not to 

exceed three years

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

Page 57

News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 46-1

Monte Clark Has Been Assessed a $4,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2013 – On February 11, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Monte Clark, Hudson, Colo

Monte Clark has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, when due, the full 

purchase price of livestock purchased

Monte Clark has been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $4,500

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

Page 58

News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 47-1

Johnny Dobson Was Ordered to Cease and Desist

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2013 – On December 20, 2012, the U.S. Department o

Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent 

decision with Johnny Dobson, Sulphur Springs, Texas

Johnny Dobson was ordered to cease and desist from engaging in the business of a 

market agency buying livestock on a commission basis in commerce without maintaining an 

adequate bond or bond equivalent

Johnny Dobson was prohibited from being registered and engaging in any activity

for which registration is required under the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act for a period 

of 30 days. His suspension terminated on February 8, 2013, after he registered with the

Secretary of Agriculture and obtained a bond

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 48-1

Central Beef Industries, LLC Has Been Assessed a $22,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2013 – On February 20, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Central Beef Industries, LLC, Center Hill, Fla

Central Beef Industries, LLC has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, when 

due, the full purchase price of livestock purchased

Central Beef Industries, LLC has been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of

$22,000

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 49-1

Gary Thompson Has Been Suspended as a Registrant

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2013 – On February 11, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Gary Thompson, Pitkin, La

Gary Thompson has been ordered to cease and desist from purchasing livestock and failing 

to pay, when due, for livestock purchases

Gary Thompson has been ordered to keep and maintain accounts, records, and memoranda 

that fully and accurately disclose the true nature of his operation subject to the Packers and 

Stockyards (P&S) Act

Gary Thompson is suspended as a registrant for a period of 10 years

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 50-1

Wing & Sing Poultry Market, Inc., d/b/a New Wing and Sing and Poultry, Inc., and Wing and Sing 

Poultry, and Island Farm Meat, Corp., d/b/a Al-Noor Live Chicken Market, d/b/a Alnoor Halal Live 

Poultry Market, d/b/a Al-Noor Live Poultry, d/b/a Al-Noor Halal Poultry, Inc., and d/b/a Al-Noor 

Halal Meat Chicken and Fish Market and Mohammed Yasser Aldeen, a/k/a Mohammed Bader, 

a/k/a Mohammad Badereldeen, a/k/a Mohammed Eldeen and a/k/a Yesser M. Eldeen Has Been 

Assessed a $15,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2013 – On January 8, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) entered into a consent 

decision with Wing & Sing, et al., Brooklyn, N

Wing & Sing, et al. were ordered to cease and desist from

• failing to pay for poultry purchases; and

• failing to pay, when due, for poultry purchases

Wing & Sing, et al, were also assessed a $15,000 civil penalty which is to be held

in abeyance. Payment of the $15,000 civil penalty will be waived provided Wing & Sing, et a

meet the of the terms of an Understanding Regarding the Consent Decision (Understanding)

The Understanding provides for payment of specified amounts owed for poultry purchases.

This consent decision resolves the January 8, 2013, complaint in which GIPSA alleged Wing 

& Sing, et al.

• purchased live poultry in cash sales and failed to deliver, when due, the full amount due for 

the poultry purchases; and

• owed approximately $248,122.60 to Watkins Poultry Merchants of NY, Inc., as of the dat

of the complaint

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 51-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Albert R. Hershberger, d/b/a Danville Auction, LLC Resulting in a 

$1,950 Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Albert R. Hershberger, doing business as Danville Auction, LLC, Danville, Ohio -- waived

his right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of 

$1,950 after GIPSA found that he failed to pay for livestock within the time period required by 

the P&S Act

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 52-1

GIPSA Alleges Empacadora y Procesadora del Sur, Inc., f/d/b/a S.J. Meat Processing, Inc., and 

Carlos C. Rodriquez Alonso Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Empacadora y 

Procesadora del Sur, Inc., formerly doing business as S.J. Meat Processing, Inc., and Car

C. Rodriquez Alonso, Coamo. 

• purchased livestock and failed to pay, when due, the full purchase price for the livestock 

purchases; and

• purchased livestock on a carcass weight basis and failed to use the actual hot carcass 

weight to pay for the livestock

GIPSA filed a complaint against Empacadora y Procesadora del Sur, Inc. and Carlos C. 

Rodriquez Alonso on February 4, 2013. The complaint can be found on the GIPSA website:

http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations are admitted, or pr

in an oral hearing, Empacadora y Procesadora del Sur, Inc. and Carlos C. Rodriquez Alons

may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act 

and assessed a civil penalty

Empacadora y Procesadora del Sur, Inc. formally doing business as S.J. Meat Processin

Inc., under the direction, management, and control of Carlos C. Rodriquez Alonso wa

engaged in the business of buying livestock in commerce for the purpose of slaughter and of 

manufacturing and preparing meats or meat food products for sale or shipment in commerce 

and was a packer

Carlos C. Rodriquez Alonso was president of Empacadora y Procesadora del Sur, Inc.; 

registered agent for Empacadora y Procesadora del Sur, Inc.; owner of 100% of the stock

issued by Empacadora y Procesadora del Sur, Inc.; and responsible for the direction,

management, and control of Empacadora y Procesadora del Sur, Inc

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 53-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Peter Elliot, d/b/a Elliot Livestock Resulting in a $700 Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Peter Elliot, doing business as Elliot Livestock, Edgewood, Iowa -- waived his right to a 

hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $700 after 

GIPSA found that he failed to pay for livestock within the time period required by the P&S Act

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

Page 65

News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 54-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Matthew Riley Middleton, d/b/a Matt Middleton Cattle Company 

Resulting in a $500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Matthew Riley Middleton, doing business as Matt Middleton Cattle Company, Keller, Texas 

-- waived his right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a 

penalty of $500 after GIPSA found that he failed to pay for livestock within the time period 

required by the P&S Act

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 56-1

GIPSA Alleges Keith Robertson, Charlene Robertson and Farmington Livestock, LLC Violated 

the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Keith Robertson, 

Charlene Robertson and Farmington Livestock, LLC (Farmington), Bourbon, Mo

• failed to properly maintain and use their custodial account endangering the payment due 

the owners or consignors of livestock;

• had outstanding checks drawn on their custodial account and had to offset such checks, 

resulting in custodial account shortages; and

• failed to deposit in the custodial account an amount equal to the proceeds receivable 

from the sale of consigned livestock and to the withdrawal of bank fees/charges from their 

custodial account

GIPSA filed a complaint against Farmington, Keith and Charlene Robertson on January 29, 

2013. The complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/

enforcement.html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Farmington

Keith and Charlene Robertson may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the 

Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and assessed a civil penalty

Farmington, under the direction, management, and control of Keith and Charlene Robertson 

was engaged in the business of conducting and operating Farmington as a stockyard posted 

under and subject to the provisions of the P&S Act; engaged business of a market agency 

selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis; and is registered with the Secretary of 

Agriculture
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Keith Robertson was president of Farmington; one of two members of Farmington; owner 

of 50% of Farmington; registered agent of Farmington; responsible for the direction, 

management and control of Farmington; engaged in the business of conducting and 

operating Farmington, a stockyard posted under and subject to the Keith Robertson

provisions of the P&S Act; and engaged in the business as a market agency selling livestock 

in commerce on a commission basis

Charlene Robertson was vice president of Farmington; one of two members of Farmington; 

owner of 50% of Farmington; registered agent of Farmington; responsible for the direction, 

management and control of Farmington; engaged in the business of conducting and 

operating Farmington, a stockyard posted under and subject to the provisions of the P&S 

Act; and engaged in the business as a market agency selling livestock in commerce on a 

commission basis

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

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Release No.: 57-1

GIPSA Alleges Derek W. Crites, d/b/a DC Farms and Wayne H. Crites Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Derek W

Crites (Derek Crites), doing business as DC Farms and Wayne H. Crites (Wayne Crites),

Moorefield, W.V., purchased livestock and failed to pay, when due, the full purchase price for 

the livestock purchases

GIPSA filed a complaint against DC Farms, Derek and Wayne Crites on February 14, 

2013. The complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/

enforcement.html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, DC Farms

Derek and Wayne Crites may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the Packers and 

Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and assessed a civil penalty

Derek Crites is an individual doing business as DC Farms. DC Farms was engaged in the

business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce for his own account and the 

account of others, and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

Wayne Crites was engaged in the business of buying and selling livestock in commerce 

as a dealer for his own account or for the account of others, and is not registered with the 

Secretary of Agriculture; operates as a dealer within the jurisdiction of the P&S Act; and is 

responsible for the day-to-day management, direction, and control of DC Farms

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

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Release No.: 58-1

New Wilmington Livestock Auction, Inc., and Thomas R. Skelton Have Been Assessed a $25,000 

Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2013 – On February 28, 2013, the U.S. Department o

Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent 

decision with New Wilmington Livestock Auction, Inc. (New Wilmington), and Thomas 

Skelton (Skelton), Canfield, Ohio.

New Wilmington and Skelton have been ordered to cease and desist from:

• engaging in business subject to the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act while current 

liabilities exceed current assets;

• failing to properly maintain their Custodial Account for Shippers’ Proceeds in strict 

conformity with the P&S Act and regulations; and

• using funds received from the sale of consigned livestock for any purpose other than those 

specifically permitted in the regulations.

They have been suspended for 14 days or until they demonstrate to the

satisfaction of the Packers and Stockyards Program that the custodial account shortages and 

insolvency have been corrected

New Wilmington and Skelton have also been assessed a $25,000 civil penalty

The civil penalty is being held in abeyance according to the terms and conditions of the 

consent decision

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 59-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Elgin Livestock Sales, Inc., Resulting in a $4,200 Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Elgin Livestock Sales, Inc., Elgin, Neb. -- waived their right to a hearing, entered into 

stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $4,200 after GIPSA found that they 

had custodial account shortages and issued non-sufficient funds checks.

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 60-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Hasan Orman, d/b/a Superior Halal Meat Market Resulting in a $1,800 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Hasan Orman, doing business as Superior Halal Meat Market, Patterson, N.J. -- waive

his right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of 

$1,800 after GIPSA found that he failed to pay for livestock within the time period required by 

the P&S Act

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 61-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Jack Buchanan, d/b/a 4B Ranch Resulting in a $1,500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Jack Buchanan, doing business as 4B Ranch, Comanche, Texas -- waived his right to a 

hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $1,500 after 

GIPSA found that he bought livestock on a commission basis without registering with the 

Secretary of Agriculture and without obtaining a bond or bond equivalent

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 62-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Daniel Szpara, d/b/a DT Livestock Resulting in a $1,900 Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Dan Szpara, doing business as DT Livestock, Withee, Wis. -- waived his right to a hearing,

entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $1,900 after GIPSA 

found that he failed to pay for livestock within the time period required by the P&S Act

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 63-1

Randy R. Wientjes, d/b/a Brookport Cattle Company Is Suspended as a Registrant for 10 Years

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2013 – On February 14, 2013, the U.S. Department o

Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent 

decision with Randy R. Wientjes (Wientjes), doing business as Brookport Cattle Company,

Metropolis, Ill

Wientjes was ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay and failing to pay, when due, the 

full purchase price for livestock purchases

Wientjes was suspended as a registrant for a period of 10 years. He is prohibite

from engaging in any business subject to the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act without 

being registered with the Packers and Stockyards Program

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 64-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Triumph Foods, LLC, Resulting in a $3,750 Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Triumph Foods, LLC, St. Joseph, Mo. -- waived their right to a hearing, entered into 

stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $3,750 after GIPSA found that it failed 

to disclose grower’s rights to cancel and include statement regarding additional capital 

investment; and improperly identifying Missouri as the legal forum when the principal part of 

the performance takes place in adjoining states

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 66-1

Daniel F. Froman, d/b/a R&K Real Estate, Inc. Is Suspended as a Registrant for 15 Years

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2013 – On March 24, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Daniel Froman, doing business as R&K Real Estate, Inc., Texarkana, Texa

Daniel Froman has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to maintain his “Custodial Account for Shippers’ Proceeds;

• failing to deposit in his “Custodial Account for Shippers’ Proceeds” an amount equal to the 

outstanding proceeds receivable from the sale of consigned livestock;

• using funds received from the sale of consigned livestock for the payment of bank fees, or 

for any purpose other than payment to consignors of the amount due from the sale of their 

livestock and the payment of lawful marketing charges;

• failing to keep and maintain accounts, records and memoranda that fully and correctly 

discloses all transactions involved in his business;

• failing to pay and failing to pay, when due, the full purchase price for livestock purchases; 

and

• failing to have and maintain sufficient funds on deposit and available in the account upon 

which checks for livestock purchases are drawn to pay them when presented

Daniel Froman is suspended as a registrant for a period of 15 years

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 67-1

Bruce Medley, d/b/a B&M Livestock Is Assessed a $20,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2013 – On January 30, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a decision with Bruce 

Medley, doing business as B&M Livestock, Smithville, Tenn

Bruce Medley has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay and failing to pay, 

when due, the full purchase price for livestock purchases

Bruce Medley is suspended as a registrant for a period of five years. He has also

been assessed a $20,000 civil penalty

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 68-1

Brian Adams Has Been Assessed an $8,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2013 – On December 17, 2012, the U.S. Department o

Agriculture issued a default decision against Brian Adams which became final and effective 

on February 13, 2013

Brian Adams has been ordered to cease and desist from engaging in business in any 

capacity for which registration and bonding are required under the Packers and Stockyards 

(P&S) Act and regulations without filing and maintaining an adequate bond or its equivalent 

and without first becoming properly registered under the P&S Act.

Brian Adams has also been assessed an $8,500 civil penalty. He was prohibite

from registering to engage in business subject to the P&S Act for a period of 30 days from the 

date of issuance of this Order. If his civil penalty has been paid he can submit an application

for registration to the Packers and Stockyards Program along with the required bond or bond 

equivalent

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 69-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with R&C Livestock, LLC, and Timothy R. Reedy Resulting in a $3,800 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

R&C Livestock, LLC, and Timothy R. Reedy, Liberty, W.Va. -- waived their right to a hearin

entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $3,800 after GIPSA 

found that it failed to pay, when due, for livestock and issued insufficient funds checks for 

livestock

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 70-1

Vernon Black Is Assessed a Civil Penalty in the Amount of $4,000

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2013 – On December 31, 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Vernon Black, Riverton, Wyo

Vernon Black has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• engaging in business in any capacity for which bonding is required without filing and 

maintaining an adequate bond;

• engaging in any capacity for which bonding is required under the Packers and Stockyards 

(P&S) Act without first becoming properly registered with the Secretary of Agriculture.

He has also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $4,000

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 71-1

Ronald Ryan Shepard, Jr., Jeremy E. Pierce and Brookfield Cattle Co., LLC, Prohibited from 

Engaging in Business Subject to the Act for 10 Years; Ronald Ryan Shepard, Jr. Assessed a 

$582,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2013 – On January 29, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Judicial Officer issued a final decision and order regarding Ronald Ryan Shepard, Jr., a/k/a 

Ronald Ryan Sheppard, Jr., a/k/a Ron Shepard (Shepard), Goreville, Ill. This decisio

followed Shepard’s appeal of a default decision issued by the Chief Administrative Law Judge 

on October 25, 2012

On August 7, 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers an

Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision with Jeremy E. Pierce (Pierce) and

Brookfield Cattle Company, LLC (Brookfield), Goreville, Ill.

In these respective decisions, the Judicial Officer ordered Shepard, and an Administrative 

Law Judge ordered Pierce and Brookfield, to cease and desist from:

• failing to pay and failing to pay, when due, the full purchase price of livestock;

• failing to have and maintain sufficient funds on deposit and available in the account upon 

which checks are drawn to pay the checks when presented;

• buying and selling livestock in commerce without maintaining an adequate bond or bond 

equivalent; and

• engaging in any business subject to the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act without being 

registered with the Packers and Stockyards Program

Shepard, Pierce, and Brookfield are prohibited from registering and engaging in any activity 

for which registration is required under the P&S Act for a period of 10 years. Shepard has

also been assessed a $582,000 civil penalty

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 72-1

GIPSA Alleges David Starks, d/b/a Slow Cow Cattle Company Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that David Starks, doing 

business as Slow Cow Cattle Company, McFarland, Wis.

• bought and sold livestock in commerce without being registered with the Secretary of 

Agriculture and maintaining an adequate bond or bond equivalent; and

• failed to keep accounts, records, and memoranda that fully and correctly disclosed 

transactions

GIPSA filed a complaint against David Starks on February 20, 2013. The complaint can 

be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If

allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, David Starks may be ordered to cease 

and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and assessed a 

civil penalty

David Sparks was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in 

commerce and is not registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 73-1

GIPSA Alleges M&L Farms, LLC, Jamil Jallaq, a/k/a Sam Jallaq, and Majdi Jallaq, a/k/a Mike 

Jallaq Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that M&L Farms (M&L), 

LLC, Jamil Jallaq, also known as Sam Jallaq, and Majdi Jallaq, also known as Mike Jallaq, 

Grove City, Ohio, purchased livestock and failed to pay, when due, the purchase price for 

livestock purchased

GIPSA filed a complaint against M&L, Jamil and Majdi Jallaq on March 15, 2013. The 

complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcem

html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, M&L, Jamil and Majdi

Jallaq may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) 

Act and assessed a civil penalty

M&L was engaged in the business of buying livestock in commerce for the purpose of 

slaughter and is a packer

Jamil Jallaq was an employee or agent of M&L; engaged in the business of buying livestock 

in commerce for the purpose of slaughter and is a packer

Majdi Jallaq was an employee or agent of M&L; engaged in the business of buying livestock 

in commerce for the purpose of slaughter and is a packer

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 74-1

GIPSA Alleges Don Harris Buying Station, Inc., Don Harris and Nancy Harris

Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Don Harris Buying 

Station, Inc., Don Harris and Nancy Harris, Jerome, Idaho

• issued checks in payment for livestock purchases that were returned because sufficient 

funds were not in the account upon which such checks were drawn; and

• failed to pay, when due, for livestock purchases

GIPSA filed a complaint against Don Harris Buying Station, Inc., Don Harris and Nancy Harris 

on February 28, 2013. The complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gip

usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearin

Don Harris Buying Station, Inc., Don Harris and Nancy Harris may be ordered to cease and

desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and assessed a civil 

penalty

Don Harris Buying Station, Inc. was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling

livestock in commerce for its own account and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

Don Harris was president and 50% owner of Don Harris Buying Station, Inc., and with Nancy

Harris was responsible for the direction, management and control of Don Harris Buying 

Station, Inc.; and is a deale

Nancy Harris was vice-president and 50% owner of Don Harris Buying Station, Inc., and with

Don Harris was responsible for the direction, management and control of Don Harris Buying 

Station, Inc.; and is a deale

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 75-1

Martin D. Yoder, d/b/a Martin D. Yoder Livestock, Ltd. Has Been Assessed a $28,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2013 – On March 27, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Martin D. Yoder, doing business as Martin D. Yoder Livestock, Ltd. (Yoder), Kidron, O

Yoder has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to pay, when due, the full amount of the purchase price for livestock;

• misrepresenting the grade and yield price obtained from the ultimate purchaser of the 

livestock; and

• taking an undisclosed profit above the commission from the sale of livestock sold on a 

commission basis

Yoder has also been assessed a $28,000 civil penalty

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Packers and

Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 76-1

Douglas Butler Is Assessed a $25,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2013 – On January 16, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a decision with 

Douglas Butler, New Haven, Vt

Douglas Butler has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to pay, when due, the full purchase price for livestock purchases; and

• failing to keep records that fully and correctly disclose all transactions

He has also been assessed a $25,000 civil penalty and is suspended as a registrant for two 

years

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 77-1

Thomas Kinderknecht, Barbara Kinderknecht, and Quinter Livestock, Inc. Have Been Assessed 

a $3,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2013 – On March 26, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Thomas Kinderknecht, Barbara Kinderknecht, and Quinter Livestock, Inc., Park, Ka

Thomas and Barbara Kinderknecht and Quinter Livestock, Inc. have been ordered to cease

and desist from:

• operating with a shortage in its custodial account; and

• failing to deposit into its custodial accounts, within the time prescribed in the regulations, 

an amount equal to the proceeds receivable from the sale of consigned livestock and to 

the withdrawal of bank charges from their custodial account

They have also been assessed a $3,000 civil penalty and were suspended for

30 days and thereafter until the custodial account is in balance

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Release No.: 78-1

Benjamin W. Dunlap, a/k/a Ben Dunlap, d/b/a Ben Dunlap Livestock, d/b/a Dunlap Cattle and 

Farms, and d/b/a Phat Buzzard Cattle Co. Has Been Ordered to Make Restitution to Two Unpaid 

Livestock Sellers

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2013 – On March 27, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Benjamin W. Dunlap, also known as Ben Dunlap, doing business as Ben Dunlap

Livestock, doing business as Dunlap Cattle and Farms, and doing business as Phat Buzzard 

Cattle Co. (Dunlap), Bear Creek, N

Dunlap has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay and failing to pay, when due, 

the full purchase price for livestock

Dunlap is suspended as a registrant for five years. He has been ordered to make

full payment to two unpaid livestock sellers. If restitution is made in the amount of $84,000,

within three years, the suspension will be lifted

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 78-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Atkinson Livestock Market, Inc., Resulting in a $2,750 Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Atkinson Livestock Market, Inc., Atkinson, Neb. -- waived their right to a hearing, entered int

a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $2,750 after GIPSA found that it had 

custodial account shortages and misused its custodial account

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 80-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Pearsall Livestock Auction, Inc., Resulting in a $500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Pearsall Livestock Auction, Inc., Pearsall Atkinson, Neb. -- waived their right to a hearing

entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $500 after GIPSA found 

that it failed to have its scale tested

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 81-1

GIPSA Alleges John C. Howard Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that John C. Howard,

Ward, Ark., engaged in the business of a dealer without maintaining an adequate bond or

bond equivalent

GIPSA filed a complaint against John C. Howard on March 11, 2013. The complaint can 

be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If

allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, John C. Howard may be ordered to

cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and 

assessed a civil penalty

John C. Howard was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in

commerce for his own account and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 82-1

GIPSA Alleges Paul Day Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Paul Day, 

Springfield, Mo.:

• engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce and as a 

market agency buying and/or selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis without 

being registered with the Secretary of Agriculture and without maintaining an adequate 

bond or bond equivalent; and

• failed to pay, when due, the full amount of the purchase price for livestock

GIPSA filed a complaint against Paul Day on March 28, 2013. The complaint can be found on 

the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations

admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Paul Day may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and assessed a civil penalty

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 83-1

T&M Cattle, Inc., and Travis Witt Have Been Assessed an $8,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2013 – On April 3, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grai

Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision with T&M 

Cattle, Inc. (T&M), and Travis Witt (Witt), Falls City, Ne

T&M and Witt have been ordered to cease and desist from failing to provide true and 

accurate written accounts of all livestock purchases as required by the Packers and 

Stockyards (P&S) Act and regulations

T&M and Witt have also been assessed an $8,000 civil penalty

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 84-1

John Michael Loy, d/b/a Loy’s Sale Barn Has Been Assessed a $15,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2013 – On March 29, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with John Michael Loy (Loy), doing business as Loy’s Sale Barn, Portland, Ind

Loy has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to properly maintain and use the “Custodial Account for Shippers’ Proceeds”;

• failing to keep and maintain accounts, records, and memoranda which fully and accurately 

disclose the true nature of their operations subject to the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) 

Act

Loy has also been assessed a $15,000 civil penalty

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 85-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Ryan Bero Resulting in a $1,500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Ryan Bero, Masena, N.Y. -- waived his right to a hearing, entered into a stipulatio

agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $1,500 after GIPSA found that it failed to pay, 

when due, for livestock purchases

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 86-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Salem Livestock Auction, Inc., d/b/a Licking Livestock LLC, and Keith 

Robertson, Scott Lauderdale, Chuck Thompson and Allen Thompson Resulting in a $2,750 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Salem Livestock Auction, Inc., d/b/a Licking Livestock, LLC and Keith Robertson, Scott

Lauderdale, Chuck Thompson and Allen Thompson, Salem, Mo. -- waived their right to a

hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $2,750 after 

GIPSA found that they had custodial account shortages and misused their custodial account

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 87-1

Doyle Harms, d/b/a Harms Livestock Has Been Assessed a $20,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2013 – On August 9, 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Doyle Harms, doing business as Harms Livestock, Redfield, S.D.

Doyle Harms has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to pay, when due, the full amount of the purchase price for livestock; and

• issuing checks to livestock sellers in payment for livestock without maintaining sufficient 

funds on deposit and available in the account upon which those checks are drawn to pay 

those checks when presented

Doyle Harms has been assessed a $20,000 civil penalty

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 88-1

Milan Livestock Auction, Inc., d/b/a Brookfield Sales Co., Wendell Fleshman and Linda Fleshman 

Have Been Assessed a $55,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2013 – On April 11, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Milan Livestock Auction, Inc. (Milan Livestock), doing business as Brookfield Sales Co., 

Wendell Fleshman and Linda Fleshman

Milan Livestock, Wendell and Linda Fleshman have been ordered to cease and desist from:

• engaging in any act, practice or course of business for the purpose of obtaining money 

from the purchasers of livestock by false or deceptive pretenses, which operate or would 

operate as a fraud or deceit upon any person in connection with the purchase or sale of 

livestock;

• entering into, continuing in, or cooperating in any agreement, arrangement, understanding 

or course of business with any person for the purpose of aiding or assisting such person 

to obtain money from the purchasers of livestock by false or deceptive pretenses, or which 

enables such person to engage in a practice which operates or would operate as a fraud 

or deceit upon any person in connection with the purchase or sale of livestock;

• misrepresenting, directly or indirectly, to the purchasers of livestock, the origin of such 

livestock, the true name of the seller of such livestock, the actual purchase prices for such 

livestock, or the method or procedure by which they acquitted such livestock; and

• manipulating the price of livestock by creating false auction market invoices for customers

They have been ordered to keep and maintain accounts, records, and memoranda that fully 

and correctly discloses all transactions involved in their business as a market agency
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Milan Livestock has been suspended as a registrant for 30 days. Wendell and Linda

Fleshman are prohibited from being registered during the 30 day suspension period of Milan 

Livestock. They are prohibited from carrying on the business of a market agency or dealer

without being registered

They are assessed a civil penalty of $55,000 which will be held in abeyance under the terms 

of this Consent Decision and Order

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 89-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Wali Mayar, Stockton Livestock Auction Yards Resulting in a $6,750 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Wali Mayar, Stockton Livestock Auction Yards, French Camp, Ga. -- waived their right to a

hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $6,750 after 

GIPSA found that they had issued insufficient funds custodial checks and failed to timely 

remit for livestock purchases

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 90-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Jackson County Regional Livestock Market, LLC, Martin D. Yoder, 

and Roger Mitchell Resulting in a $2,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Jackson County Regional Livestock Market, LLC, Martin D. Yoder, and Roger Mitchell,

Ripley, W.Va. -- waived their right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, an

agreed to pay a penalty of $2,000 after GIPSA found that they operated with custodial 

account shortages

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 91-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Frey Cattle Company, Inc., and Alan Halfmann Resulting in a $1,500 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Frey Cattle Company, Inc., and Alan Halfmann, Ballinger, Texas -- waived their right to a

hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $1,500 after 

GIPSA found that they failed to pay, when due, for livestock purchases

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 92-1

Keith Robertson, Charlene Robertson, and Farmington Livestock, LLC, Have Been Assessed a 

$16,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2013 – On April 22, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grai

Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision with Keith 

Robertson, Charlene Robertson, and Farmington Livestock, LLC (Farmington), Bourbon, Mo

Keith and Charlene Robertson and Farmington have been ordered to cease and desist from 

failing to properly maintain and use their custodial account

They have also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $16,500

The Packers and Stockyard Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 93-1

Piedmont Livestock, Inc. and Joseph Ray Jones Have Been Assessed a $14,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2013 – On March 7, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issue

a default decision against Piedmont Livestock, Inc. (Piedmont) and Joseph Ray Jones

(Jones), Burlington, N.C., which became final and effective for Piedmont on April 15, 2013, 

and final and effective for Jones on April 17, 2013.

Piedmont and Jones have been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, when due, 

the full amount for livestock purchases

They have been assessed a $14,000 civil penalty

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 94-1

GIPSA Alleges Wayne F. Craig & Sons, Inc.

Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Wayne F. Craig

& Sons, Inc., Shippensburg, Pa., failed to pay, when due, the full amount for livestoc

purchases

GIPSA filed a complaint against Wayne F. Craig & Sons, Inc. on April 24, 2013. The 

complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcem

html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Wayne F. Craig & Sons

Inc., may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S)

Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Wayne F. Craig & Sons, Inc., was engaged in the business of a market agency buying an

selling livestock on a commission basis in commerce; engaged in the business of a dealer 

buying and selling livestock in commerce; and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 95-1

GIPSA Alleges Lincoln Provision, Inc. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Lincoln Provision, 

Inc., Chicago, Ill., purchased livestock and failed to pay, when due, the full amount for th

livestock purchased

GIPSA filed a complaint against Lincoln Provision, Inc. on March 28, 2013. The complaint 

can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If

allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Lincoln Provision, Inc. may be ordered

to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act and assessed a 

civil penalty

Lincoln Provision, Inc. was engaged in the business of buying livestock in commerce for the

purposes of slaughter and is a packer

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 96-1

GIPSA Alleges Al-Houda Meat Markets, Inc. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Al-Houda Meat 

Markets, Inc. (Al-Houda), Dearborn, Mich., engaged in the business of a packer purchasin

livestock in commerce without maintaining a bond or bond equivalent

GIPSA filed a complaint against Al-Houda on April 29, 2013. The complaint can be found on 

the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations

admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Al-Houda may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act and assessed a civil penalty

Al-Houda is engaged in the business of buying livestock in commerce for the purpose of 

slaughter; engaged in the business of manufacturing or preparing meat and meat food 

products for sale or shipment in commerce; and is a packer

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 97-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Abdul Jalil Chaudhry, Chaudhry Meat Co., Inc., d/b/a Chaudhry Halal 

Meats Resulting in a $500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Abdul Jalil Chaudhry, President, Chaudhry Meat Co., Inc., doing business as Chaudhry Hala

Meats, Siler City, N.C. -- waived their right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement

and agreed to pay a penalty of $500 after GIPSA found that they failed to pay, when due, for 

livestock purchases

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 98-1

GIPSA Alleges Orange Livestock Market, Inc. and Joseph K. Howell Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Orange Livestock 

Market, Inc., (Orange Livestock) and Joseph K. Howell (Howell), Orange, V

• failed to pay the full amount for livestock purchased;

• failed to pay, when due, the full amount for livestock purchases; and

• issued two insufficient funds checks in payment for livestock purchases.

GIPSA filed a complaint against Orange Livestock and Howell on April 9, 2013. The 

complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcem

html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Orange Livestock and

Howell may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) 

Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Howell was president of Orange Livestock; owner of 100% of the stock issued by Orange 

Livestock; responsible for the direction, management, and control of Orange Livestock

Orange Livestock under the direction, management, and control of Howell was engaged 

in the business of a market agency buying and selling livestock on a commission basis in 

commerce; engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce; 

and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
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Release No.: 99-1

John C. Howard Has Been Assessed a $1,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 – On May 16, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with John C. Howard (Howard), Ward, Ar

Howard has been ordered to cease and desist from engaging in business as a dealer without 

maintaining an adequate bond or bond equivalent

He has also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000

The Packers and Stockyard Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
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Release No.: 100-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Agiswine Alliance, Inc. and Mitchell Trubenbach Resulting in a $2,750 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Agiswine Alliance, Inc. and Mitchell Trubenbach, Hecla, S.D. -- waived their right to a hearin

entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $2,750 after GIPSA 

found that they failed to remit payment to consignors by the close of the next business day

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Release No.: 101-1

GIPSA Alleges Christopher J. Bartels, d/b/a Bartels Packing, Bartels Packing, Inc., Walt’s 

Wholesale Meats, Inc. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, May 29, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that

Christopher J. Bartels, doing business as Bartels Packing (Bartels), Bartels Packing, Inc.

Walt’s Wholesale Meats, Inc., Eugene, Ore

• entered into livestock procurement arrangements with a commission buyer, and the 

commission buyer also had a procurement arrangement to purchase livestock on a 

commission basis with one or more competing packers at the same livestock auction 

markets; and

• failed to conduct their livestock purchase operations in competition with, and independently 

of, each other at livestock sales

GIPSA filed a complaint against Bartels, Bartels Packing, Inc., and Walt’s Wholesale Meats, 

Inc., on April 15, 2013. The complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://w

gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement,html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an or

hearing, Bartels, Bartels Packing, Inc., and Walt’s Wholesale Meats, Inc. may be ordered t

cease and desists from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act and assessed a civil 

penalty

Bartels was engaged in the business of buying livestock in commerce for the purpose of 

slaughter, and of manufacturing or preparing meats or meat products for sale or shipment 

in commerce; is a packer; president, secretary and owner of Bartels Packing, Inc., and is

responsible for the direction, management and control of Bartels Packing, Inc
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Bartels Packing, Inc., under the direction, management, and control of Bartels has been

engaged in the business of buying livestock in commerce for the purposes of slaughter, and 

of manufacturing or preparing meats or meat products for sale of shipment in commerce, and 

is a packer

Walt’s Wholesale Meats, Inc., was engaged in the business of buying livestock in commerce

for the purposes of slaughter, and of manufacturing or preparing meat or meat products for 

sale or shipment in commerce, and is a packer

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
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Release No.: 102-1

GIPSA Alleges Jerry O. Smith Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, May 29, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Jerry O. Smith

(Smith), Vernon, Fla.

• issued an insufficient funds check;

• failed to pay, when due, the full amount for poultry purchases; and

• on two occasions, failed to pay the full amount of poultry purchase prices

GIPSA filed a complaint against Smith on April 15, 2013. The complaint can be found on 

the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegat

are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Smith may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act and assessed a civil penalty

Smith was engaged in the business of a obtaining live poultry by purchase in commerce for 

the purpose of slaughter and operating as a live poultry dealer subject to the provisions of the 

P&S Act

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 103-1

GIPSA Alleges Paul E. Gibson, Jr., d/b/a G&S Livestock Co. Violated the Packers and Stockyards 

Act

WASHINGTON, May 29, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Paul E. Gibson, J

(Gibson), doing business as G&S Livestock Co., Linton, Ind

• failed to pay, when due, the full amount for livestock purchases;

• failed to pay the full amount for livestock purchases; and

• was engaged in the business of buying and selling livestock in commerce without 

maintaining an adequate bond or bond equivalent

GIPSA filed a complaint against Gibson on April 9, 2013. The complaint can be found on 

the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations

admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Gibson may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act; prohibited from engaging in business for 

which registration and bonding are required under the P&S Act; and assessed a civil penalty

Gibson was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce 

after the expiration of his registration with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 104-1

GIPSA Alleges Gary Wayne Tuttle Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Gary Wayne Tuttle 

(Tuttle), Greensboro, N.C., failed to pay, when due, the full amount for livestock purchas

GIPSA filed a complaint against Tuttle on May 15, 2013. The complaint can be found on 

the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegat

are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Tuttle may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Tuttle was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce and 

is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 105-1

GIPSA Alleges Scott Deters, d/b/a Scott Deters Livestock Co. Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Scott Deters 

(Deters), doing business as Scott Deters Livestock Co., Corning, Kan., failed to pay, whe

due, the full amount for livestock purchases

GIPSA filed a complaint against Deters on April 24, 2013. The complaint can be found on 

the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations

admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Deters may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&SP) Act, suspended, and assessed a civil penalty

Deters was engaged in the business of a market agency buying and selling livestock on 

a commission basis in commerce; engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling 

livestock in commerce; and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Release No.: 106-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Barnesville Livestock, LLC Resulting in a $250 Penalty

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Barnesville Livestock, LLC, New Concord, Ohio – waived its right to a hearing, entered into a 

stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $250 after GIPSA found that it filed to 

have scale ticket show actual weight of each draft of livestock

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Release No.: 107-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Arnold Kasmiersky, Jr. Resulting in a $500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Arnold Kasmiersky, Jr., Fayetteville, Texas – waived his right to a hearing, entered into a

stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $500 after GIPSA found that he failed 

to pay, when due, for livestock purchases

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 108-1

TW Cattle Co., LLC and Thomas J. Witt Have Been Assessed a $50,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2013 – On May 10, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with TW Cattle Co., LLC (TW) and Thomas J. Witt (Witt), Falls City, N

TW and Witt have been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to keep and maintain accounts, records and memoranda that fully and correctly 

discloses all transactions involved in their business; and

• failing to, promptly following the purchase of livestock on a commission or agency basis, 

transmit or deliver to the person for whose account such purchase was made, or the duly 

authorized agent, a true written account of the purchase showing the number, weight, and 

price of each kind of animal purchased, the names of the person from whom purchased, 

the date of the purchase, the commission and other lawful charges, and such other 

facts as may be necessary to complete the account and show fully the true nature of the 

transaction

They have also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $50,000

The Packers and Stockyard Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
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Release No.: 109-1

James Emanuel Mowery Has Been Assessed a $4,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, June 19, 2013 – On March 20, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agricultur

issued a default decision against James Emanuel Mowery (Mowery), Georgetown, Tenn.,

which became final and effective June 5, 2013.

Mowery has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• issuing checks in payment for livestock purchases without having and maintaining 

sufficient funds on deposit to cover the checks;

• failing to pay, when due, the full amount for livestock purchases; and

• engaging in business for which bonding is required without filing and maintaining an 

adequate bond or equivalent and without first becoming properly registered under the 

Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act

He has been assessed a $4,000 civil penalty and is prohibited from being

registered to engage in any activities for which registration is required under the P&S Act for 

a period of 30 days

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Release No.: 110-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Thomas G. Nix and Tom Nix, d/b/a TNT Cattle and d/b/a Supreme Beef

Resulting in a $600 Penalty

WASHINGTON, June 19, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Thomas G. Nix and Tom Nix, d/b/a TNT Cattle and d/b/a Supreme Beef, Anson, Texas –

waived his right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a 

penalty of $600 after GIPSA found that he failed to pay, when due, for livestock purchases

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

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Release No.: 111-1

Jimmy Springer Has Been Assessed a $1,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, June 25, 2013 – On June 4, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Jimmy Springer (Springer), Lawrence, Kan

Springer has been ordered to cease and desist from engaging in the business of a dealer or 

market agency in commerce without maintaining an adequate bond or bond equivalent

Springer has also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $1,500. Six hundred and

fifty dollars ($650) will be held in abeyance for 5 years. This is providing that Springer does 

not buy livestock in commerce as a dealer on a commission basis without a bond

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 112-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Chamberlain Auction Sales, LLC, d/b/a Chamberlain Livestock 

Auction Resulting in a $1,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, June 25, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Chamberlain Auction Sales, LLC, d/b/a Chamberlain Livestock Auction, Chamberlain, S.

– waived its right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a 

penalty of $1,000 after GIPSA found that it failed to have its scale tested between July 1 and 

December 31, 2012

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 113-1

GIPSA Alleges Jerry Stokes, d/b/a Jerry Stokes Cattle Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Jerry Stokes, doing 

business as Jerry Stokes Cattle, Garrison, Texas, failed to pay, when due, the full amount for 

livestock purchases

GIPSA filed a complaint against Jerry Stokes on May 23, 2013. The complaint can be found 

on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegat

are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Jerry Stokes may be ordered to cease and desist 

from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil 

penalty

Jerry Stokes was engaged in the business of a market agency buying and selling livestock 

on a commission basis in commerce; engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling 

livestock in commerce; and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 114-1

GIPSA Alleges Tina Stockyards, LLC, Carl Jacob Auer and Heather Auer Violated the Packers 

and Stockyards Act

Washington, July 2, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packer

and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Tina Stockyards, LLC (Tina 

Stockyards), Carl Jacob (Jake) Auer and Heather Auer, Tina, Mo., violated the Packers and

Stockyards (P&S) Act

Tina Stockyards, under the direction, management, and control of Jake and Heather Auer:

• generated false sales invoices for commissioned livestock buyers; and

• generated false sales invoices for livestock dealers

The false invoices, which were produced after the livestock had been purchased at Tina

Stockyards, showed purchase prices that were higher than the actual purchase prices. Jake

and Heather Auer received selling commissions and yardage on all of the transactions in 

which false invoices were generated for buyers

GIPSA filed a complaint against Tina Stockyards, Jack and Heather Auer on May 15, 

2013. The complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.

psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Tin

Stockyards, Jack and Heather Auer may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the 

P&S Act, suspended, and assessed a civil penalty

Tina Stockyards was engaged in the business of conducting and operating a posted 

stockyard, engaged in the business of a market agency selling consigned livestock in 

commerce on a commission basis, and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

Jack and Heather Auer were owners and members of Tina Stockyards and engaged in the 

business of a market agency

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 115-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Rick Woehlhaff, Glacial Lakes Livestock, Inc. Resulting in a $2,200 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Rick Woehlhaff, Glacial Lakes Livestock, Inc., Watertown, S.D. – waived their right to

hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $2,200 after 

GIPSA found that they had custodial account shortages and misused custodial funds

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 117-1

GIPSA Alleges Carlisle Livestock Market, Inc. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Carlisle Livestock 

Market, Inc. (Carlisle), Carlisle, Pa., did not use a printing device on its scale and the weight

were being handwritten on the scale tickets

GIPSA filed a complaint against Carlisle on June 20, 2013. The complaint can be found on 

the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations

admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Carlisle may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Carlisle was engaged in the business of buying and selling livestock in commerce for its own 

account as a market agency and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 118-1

GIPSA Alleges Dixie Livestock Market, Inc., and Tammy Sikes Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Dixie Livestock 

Market, Inc. (Dixie Livestock) and Tammy Sikes (Sikes), Collins, Ga

• generated or permitted to be generated purchase invoices with false information at the 

request of Justin Turner, who is registered as a market agency and a livestock dealer. M

Turner purchased livestock at Dixie Livestock and was permitted to personally use Dixie 

Livestock’s computer, or alternatively personnel at Dixie Livestock at Mr. Turner’s direction

used Dixie Livestock’s computer, to generate purchase invoices that listed the livestock as 

having been purchased under false names instead of listing Mr. Turner as the purchase

The falsified invoices represented that Mr. Turner had resold livestock that he had 

purchased at Dixie Livestock earlier the same day, when in fact Mr. Turner had not resold

the livestock through the ring at Dixie Livestock and had only electronically transferred the 

livestock onto new purchase invoices under buyer numbers that were not his;

• listed purchase prices for livestock that were higher than the actual purchase prices; and

• engaged in this practice repeatedly from August 2, 2011 through October 25, 2011

GIPSA filed a complaint against Dixie Livestock and Sikes on May 30, 2013. The complaint 

can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html

the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Dixie Livestock and Sikes may 

be ordered to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, 

suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Dixie Livestock was engaged in the business of conducting and operating a stockyard, Dixie 

Livestock, which is posted under and subject to the provisions of the P&S Act; engaged in 

the business of a market agency selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis; and is 

registered with the Secretary of Agriculture
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Sikes was Chief Financial Officer of Dixie Livestock; secretary; owner of 49% of Dixie 

Livestock; engaged in the business of conducting and operating Dixie Livestock, a posted 

stockyard under and subject to the provisions of the P&S Act; and was responsible for the 

direction, management, and control of Dixie Livestock’s accounts and records

The P&S Act is a fair trade and payment protection law that promotes fair and competitive 

marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 119-1

GIPSA Alleges F&F Farms & Cattle, Inc., and Todd Fortner Violated the Packers and Stockyards 

Act

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that F&F Farms & 

Cattle, Inc. (F&F), and Todd Fortner (Fortner), Kite, Ga

• caused to be generated purchase invoices with false information in that they purchased 

livestock at Dixie Livestock Market, Inc. (Dixie) of Collins, Ga., a posted stockyard. F

and Fortner directed Dixie personnel to generate purchase invoices that represented 

that F&F and Fortner had resold livestock at Dixie that Fortner had purchased at Dixie

Instead, the livestock was only electronically transferred onto new purchase invoices for 

presentation to F&F’s and Fortner’s customers and listed purchase prices that were higher 

than the actual purchase prices. F&F and Fortner then transmitted the invoices with the

marked-up prices to their customers on whose behalf the livestock was being purchased;

• purchased cow/calf pairs at Dixie and directed Dixie personnel to generate purchase 

invoices that split the cow/calf pairs and represented that one of the animals from each 

pair had been kept and then they claimed that they had resold the other animal at Dixie 

later the same day when in fact they had not resold the animal through the ring at Dixie

Instead, the other animals had only been electronically transferred the animal onto new 

purchase invoices for their customers and fabricated weights were listed for the split cow/

calf pairs by arbitrarily assigning each animal of the split pair a portion of the total original 

combined weight of the cow/calf pair. Increased prices were fabricated for the animals

that were electronically transferred onto new purchase invoices for F&F and Fortner’s 

customers;

• listed fabricated weights and fabricated prices for livestock;

• failed to keep and maintain accounts, records, and memoranda that fully and correctly 

disclosed all transactions involved in their business; and
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• this practice happened repeatedly from August 1, 2011 through October 25, 2011

GIPSA filed a complaint against F&F and Fortner on June 6, 2013. The complaint can 

be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If

allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, F&F and Fortner may be ordered to 

cease and desist from violating the Packer and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and/or 

assessed a civil penalty

F&F under the direction, management and control of Fortner was engaged in the business of 

a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce and as a market agency buying livestock 

in commerce on a commission basis; and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

Fortner was president and sole owner of F&F; responsible for the direction, management 

and control of F&F and was engaged in the business of conducting and operating F&F and 

engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce and as a 

market agency buying livestock on a commission basis in commerce

The P&S Act is a fair trade and payment protection law that promotes fair and competitive 

marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 120-1

GIPSA Alleges Justin Turner Violated The Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Justin Turner 

(Turner), Arabi, Ga.

• generated or caused to be generated purchase invoices with false information;

• purchased livestock at Dixie Livestock Market, Inc. (Dixie), Collins, Ga., and eithe

personally used Dixie’s computer or directed Dixie’s personnel to generate purchase 

invoices that listed the livestock as having been purchased under false names instead of 

listing Turner as the purchaser and represented that Turner had resold livestock at Dixie 

that he had purchased at Dixie earlier the same day when in fact Turner had not resold the 

livestock through the ring at Dixie and had only electronically transferred the livestock onto 

new purchase invoices;

• the marked-up prices were transmitted on invoices to his customers;

• listed livestock as having been consigned under false names; and

• failed to keep and maintain accounts, records, and memoranda that fully and correctly 

disclosed all transactions involved in his business subject to the Packers and Stockyards 

(P&S) Act; and

• this practice happened from August 2, 2011 through October 25, 2011

GIPSA filed a complaint against Turner on June 3, 2013. The complaint can be found on 

the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations

admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Turner may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the P&S Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Turner was engaged in the business of a market agency buying livestock in commerce on a 

commission basis; and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade and payment protection law that promotes fair and competitive 

marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Release No.: 121-1

M&L Farms, LLC, Jamil Jallaq, aka Sam Jallaq, and Majdi Jallaq, aka Mike Jallaq Have Been 

Assessed a $5,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2013 – On June 21, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with M&L Farms, LLC, Jamil Jallaq, also known as Sam Jallaq, and Majdi Jallaq, also known 

as Mike Jallaq, Grove City, Ohio

M&L Farms, LLC, Jamil Jallaq, and Majdi were:

• ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, when due, the full purchase price for 

livestock; and

• assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $5,000

The Packers and Stockyard Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Release No.: 122-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Harry Shelton, d/b/a Harry Shelton Livestock, LLC Resulting in a 

$3,712 Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Harry Shelton, doing business as Harry Shelton Livestock, LLC, Manchester, Tenn. – waived

his right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of 

$3,712 after GIPSA found that he failed to pay, when due, for livestock purchases

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Release No.: 123-1

David Starks, d/b/a Slow Cow Cattle Company Has Been Assessed a $4,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2013 – On July 5, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grai

Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision with 

David Starks (Starks), doing business as Slow Cow Cattle Company, Stoughton, Wis

Starks has been ordered to cease and desist from engaging in business in any capacity for 

which bonding is required under the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act and without first 

becoming properly registered

Starks has been ordered to keep and maintain all accounts, records, and memorandum that 

fully and correctly disclose all transactions involved in its business

Starks has been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $4,000. The civil penalty will be

held in abeyance for 12 months from the effective date of the consent decision and order as 

long as Starks complies with the requirements of the P&S Act, regulations, and conditions of 

the consent decision and order

Starks is prohibited from registering under the P&S Act for a period of 30 days from the 

effective date of the consent decision

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Contact: 

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 124-1

Perkins Livestock, LLC and Rob Taylor Were Suspended

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2013 – On April 24, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issue

a decision against Perkins Livestock, LLC (Perkins Livestock) and Rob Taylor (Taylor), 

Perkins, Okla., which became final and effective June 26, 2013.

Perkins Livestock and Taylor were ordered to cease and desist from failing to properly 

maintain their custodial account

Perkins Livestock was suspended as a registrant for 21 days under the Packers

and Stockyards (P&S) Act until Perkins Livestock and Taylor demonstrated that their 

custodial account shortages had been corrected

Taylor was prohibited from registering under the P&S Act during the time period of Perkins 

Livestock’s suspension

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Release No.: 125-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Interstate Regional Stockyards, Inc., and Ralph Rutz and Jim Hurst 

Resulting in a $3,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Interstate Regional Stockyards, Inc., and Ralph Rutz and Jim Hurst, Cuba, Mo. – waive

their right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of 

$3,000 after GIPSA found that they failed to pay, when due, for livestock

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Contact: 

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Release No.: 126-1

Cambridge Valley Livestock Market, Inc. Has Been Assessed a $36,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2013 – On April 24, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issue

a decision against Cambridge Valley Livestock Market, Inc. (Cambridge), Cambridge, N.Y

which became final and effective July 15, 2013.

Cambridge has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to properly maintain its custodial account;

• using funds received from the sale of consigned livestock for any purpose other than those 

specifically permitted in the Regulations; and

• failing to remit, when due, the proceeds of livestock sales to consignors

Cambridge is order to keep and maintain accounts, records and memoranda which

fully and correctly discloses the true nature of all transactions involved in its business

Cambridge has been assessed a $36,500 civil penalty

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 127-1

GIPSA Alleges Larry K. Smeal, Jr. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Larry K. Smeal,

Jr. (Smeal), Frostproof, Fla., as a dealer bought and sold livestock in commerce and as 

market agency bought or sold livestock in commerce on a commission basis without being 

registered with the Secretary of Agriculture and without maintaining an adequate bond or 

bond equivalent

GIPSA filed a complaint against Smeal on May 15, 2013. The complaint can be found on 

the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations

admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Smeal may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Smeal has engaged in the business of a dealer buying or selling livestock in commerce and 

as a market agency buying or selling livestock on a commission basis in commerce under his 

own name; as a sole proprietorship doing business under the name of Central Florida Calf 

Farm, Inc.; and under the fictitious name Smeal Trucking.

Central Florida Calf Farm, Inc. is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of

Florida and was dissolved as of September 14, 2007. Central Florida Calf Farm, Inc. wa

under the direction, management, and control of Smeal

Smeal Trucking was organized under the laws of the State of Florida on January 28, 2010

Smeal Trucking is, and was, at all times material under the direction, management, and 

control of Smeal

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 128-1

Wayne F. Craig & Sons, Inc. Have Been Assessed a $500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2013 – On July 15, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grai

Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision with 

Wayne F. Craig & Sons, Inc., Shippensburg, 

Wayne F. Craig & Sons, Inc. was ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, when due

for livestock purchased and assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $500

The Packers and Stockyard Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 129-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Paul Pittman and Schuyler Livestock Sales, Inc. Resulting in a $2,500 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Paul Pittman and Schuyler Livestock Sales, Inc., Rushville, Ill. – waived their right to 

hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $2,500 after 

GIPSA found that they operated with custodial account shortages

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 130-1

J.H. Routh Has Been Assessed a $27,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2013 – On July 23, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Gra

Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision with J.

Routh (Routh), Sandusky, Ohio

Routh has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to accurately maintain the identity of each seller’s livestock and the carcasses 

derived from the livestock;

• failing to provide true written accountings of livestock transactions to sellers; and

• failing to make settlement and final payment for livestock on the actual hot carcass 

weights

Routh has been assessed a $27,500 civil penalty

The Packers and Stockyard Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 131-1

Farmer Grown Poultry, LLC Has Been Assessed a $7,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2013 – On June 17, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Gra

Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision with 

Farmer Grown Poultry, LLC (Farmer Grown), Fort Atkinson, Iowa

Farmer Grown was ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay live poultry dealers

Farmer Grown has been assessed a $7,000 civil penalty

The Packers and Stockyard Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 132-1

Ocala Livestock Market, Inc., Michael Yeomans, aka Tony Yeomans and Tobitha Yeomans

Have Been Ordered to Cease and Desist

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2013 – On July 18, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Gra

Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision with 

Ocala Livestock Market, Inc. (Ocala), Lowell, Fla.: Michael Yeomans, also known as Ton

Yeomans and Tobitha Yeomans

Ocala and Tony and Tobitha Yeomans have been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to properly maintain their Custodial Account for Shippers’ Proceeds;

• using funds received from the sale of consigned livestock for any purpose other than those 

specifically permitted under the Regulations issued under the Packers and Stockyards 

(P&S) Act;

• issuing custodial account checks without having sufficient funds on deposit and available 

in the Custodial Account for Shippers’ Proceeds to pay the checks when presented; and

• failing to remit, when due, the proceeds of livestock sales to consignors

Ocala is suspended as a registrant for 119 days

Tony and Tobitha Yeomans are prohibited from registering subject to the P&S Act in their own 

names or in any other manner for 119 days to begin on the effective date of this order. They

are also prohibited from being employed by any registrant or packer for the duration of the 

119 day registration prohibition period

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 133-1

Scott Deters d/b/a Scott Deters Livestock Co. Has Been Assessed a $2,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2013 – On July 26, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Gra

Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision with Scott 

Deters (Deters), doing business as Scott Deters Livestock Co., Corning, Ka

Deters was ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, when due, for livestock and 

assessed a $2,500 civil penalty

The Packers and Stockyard Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 134-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Macon Stockyard, Inc. Resulting in a $6,250 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Macon Stockyard, Inc., Macon, Miss. – waived its right to a hearing, entered into a stipulatio

agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $6,250 after GIPSA found that it used a false 

name, inflated sale prices and weights, and listed weights unsupported by scale tickets.

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 135-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Andy and Lisa Stubblefield, Lebanon Livestock Auction, S&T, LLC

Resulting in a $2,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Andy and Lisa Stubblefield, Lebanon Livestock Auction, S&T, LLC, Phillipsburg, Mo. – waived 

their right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty 

of $2,000 after GIPSA found that they had custodial account shortages and misused their 

custodial account

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 136-1

GIPSA Alleges Petaluma Livestock Auction Yard, Inc. and Manuel A. Brazil

Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

Washington, Aug. 15, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packe

and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Petaluma Livestock Auction 

Yard, Inc. (Petaluma), and Manuel Brazil (Brazil), Petaluma, Calf., failed to maintain an

properly use their custodial account for shipper’s proceeds in that they failed to deposit in 

the custodial account, within the time prescribed by the regulations, an amount equal to the 

proceeds receivable for sales of consigned livestock creating custodial account shortages

GIPSA filed a complaint against Petaluma and Brazil on July 25, 2013. The complaint can 

be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If

allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Petaluma and Brazil may be ordered 

to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act and/or assessed a 

civil penalty

Petaluma under the direction, management, and control of Brazil was engaged in the 

business of conducting and operating Petaluma, a stockyard posted under and subject to 

the provisions of the P&S Act; engaged in the business of a market agency selling livestock 

on a commission basis in commerce; as a dealer to buy and sell livestock in commerce; is 

registered with the Secretary of Agriculture; engaged in the business of buying livestock in 

commerce for the purposes of slaughter and of manufacturing and preparing meats or meat 

food products for sale or shipment in commerce at a facility in Newman, Calif.; and a packe

Brazil was president of Petaluma; owner of 100% of the stock issued by Petaluma; and 

responsible for the direction, management, and control of Petaluma

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 137-1

GIPSA Alleges Premier Poultry, Inc. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

Washington, Aug. 15, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packe

and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Premier Poultry, Inc

(Premier), Brooklyn, N.Y., on 22 separate dates, obtained live poultry from a Pennsylvani

poultry supplier and failed to timely deliver the full amount due to the poultry supplier in the 

amount of $269,307.1

GIPSA filed a complaint against Premier on August 8, 2013. The complaint can be found on 

the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations

admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Premier may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act and/or assessed a civil penalty

Premier was engaged in the business as a live poultry dealer in the State of New York

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 138-1

3-State Stockyards, Inc. and Robert J. Witt Have Been Assessed a $43,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2013 – On August 2, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with 3-State Stockyards, Inc. (3-State) and Robert J. Witt (Witt), Falls City, N

3-State and Witt have been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to keep and maintain accounts, records and memoranda that fully and correctly 

discloses all transactions involved in their business; and

• failing to, promptly following the purchase of livestock on a commission or agency basis, 

transmit or deliver to the person for whose account such purchase was made, or the duly 

authorized agent, a true written account of the purchase showing the number, weight, and 

price of each kind of animal purchased, the names of the person from whom purchased, 

the date of the purchase, the commission and other lawful charges, and other facts as may 

be necessary to complete the account and show fully the true nature of the transaction

3- State and Witt have been assessed a $43,000 civil penalty

The Packers and Stockyard Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
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Release No.: 139-1

Riverside Cattle Co., LLC and Brian J. Witt Have Been Assessed a $43,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2013 – On August 7, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Riverside Cattle Co., LLC (Riverside) and Brian J. Witt (Witt), Falls City, N

Riverside and Witt have been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to keep and maintain accounts, records and memoranda that fully and correctly 

discloses all transactions involved in their business; and

• failing to, promptly following the purchase of livestock on a commission or agency basis, 

transmit or deliver to the person for whose account such purchase was made, or the duly 

authorized agent, a true written account of the purchase showing the number, weight, and 

price of each kind of animal purchased, the names of the person from whom purchased, 

the date of the purchase, the commission and other lawful charges, and other facts as may 

be necessary to complete the account and show fully the true nature of the transaction

Riverside and Witt have been assessed a $43,000 civil penalty

The Packers and Stockyard Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 140-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Washington County Livestock Center, Inc. Resulting in a $2,500 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Washington County Livestock Center, Inc., Springfield, Ky. – waived its right to a hearing, 

entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $2,500 after GIPSA 

found that it operated with a shortage in its custodial account

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 141-1

GIPSA Alleges Powell Livestock, Inc., and Hugh B. Powell, Jr., Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Powell Livestock, 

Inc. (Powell Livestock) and Hugh B. Powell, Jr. (Powell), of Smithfield, N.C.:

• failed to properly use and maintain its custodial account;

• failed to deposit in the custodial account, within the time prescribed by the regulations, an 

amount equal to the proceeds receivable for sales of consigned livestock;

• used the custodial account funds to make payments on their line of credit; and

• designated a Certificate of Deposit as its custodial account but also designated the same 

account to insure its Trust Fund Agreement in lieu of a Clause 1 Bond

GIPSA filed a complaint against Powell Livestock and Powell on August 8, 2013. The 

complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcem

html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Powell Livestock and

Powell may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the P&S Act, suspended, and/or 

assessed a civil penalty

Powell Livestock under the direction, management, and control of Powell, was engaged 

in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce; as a market agency 

buying and selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis; and is registered with the 

Secretary of Agriculture

Powell was president, sole owner and responsible for the direction, management and control 

of Powell Livestock. He was in engaged in the business of conducting and operating Powell

Livestock, engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce; 

engaged in the business of a market agency buying and selling livestock on a commission 

basis in commerce; and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Release No.: 142-1

GIPSA Alleges Jason T. Glenn, Dustin Burkhart, Amy Burkhart, d/b/a B&G Cattle Violated the 

Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Jason T. Glenn

(Glenn), Dustin Burkhart, Amy Burkhart, doing business as B&G Cattle, Paso Robles, Calif.

• purchased livestock and failed to pay, when due, the full purchase price for the livestock 

purchased;

• engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce without 

being registered with the Secretary of Agriculture and without maintaining an adequate 

bond or bond equivalent; and

• failed to keep and maintain complete and accurate records related to the date of checks 

issued as payment for livestock purchases

GIPSA filed a complaint against Glenn, Dustin and Amy Burkhart on May 23, 2013. The 

complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcem

html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Glenn, Dustin and Amy

Burkhart may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards 

(P&S) Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Glenn, Dustin and Amy Burkhart are partners who conducted business as B&G Cattle, an 

unregistered partnership, and were engaged in the business of dealers buying and selling 

livestock in commerce; a dealer; and not registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

Glenn was also individually engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling 

livestock in commerce; and a market agency buying and selling livestock in commerce on 

a commission basis; a dealer; a market agency; and is registered with the Secretary of 

Agriculture

Dustin Burkhart was also individually engaged in the business of a market agency buying 

and selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis; a market agency; and is registered 

with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 143-1

David Byrd, d/b/a DB Cattle Co., d/b/a AD Byrd Cattle Has Been Assessed a $50,925 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2013 – On March 21, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agricultu

issued a decision against David Byrd, doing business as DB Cattle Co., and doing business

as AD Byrd Cattle, Cache, Okla., which became final and effective August 12, 2013.

David Byrd was ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to pay and failing to pay, when due, the full purchase price of livestock;

• failing to have and maintain sufficient funds on deposit and available in the account upon 

which checks for livestock purchases are drawn to pay them when presented;

• buying and selling livestock in commerce without maintaining an adequate bond or bond 

equivalent; and

• engaging in any business subject to the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act without being 

registered with the Packers and Stockyards Program (P&SP)

David Byrd has been assessed a $50,925 civil penalty

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 144-1

Tony E. Lyon, d/b/a Lyon Farms Has Been Assessed a $153,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2013 – On May 30, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issu

a decision against Tony E. Lyon (Lyon), doing business as Lyon Farms, Perrin, Texas, which

became final and effective August 9, 2013.

Lyon was ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to pay and failing to pay, when due, the full purchase price of livestock purchased in 

commerce;

• failing to have and maintain sufficient funds on deposit and available in the account upon 

which checks for livestock purchases are drawn to pay them when presented;

• buying and selling livestock in commerce without being properly registered with Grain 

Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration; and

• buying and selling livestock in commerce without maintaining an adequate bond or bond 

equivalent

Lyon has been assessed a $153,000 civil penalty

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 145-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with High Plains Livestock, LLC, d/b/a Dairy Producers Livestock Auction 

Resulting in a $750 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

High Plains Livestock, LLC, d/b/a Dairy Producers Livestock Auction, Portales, N.M. – waive

its right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of 

$750 after GIPSA found that it failed to insure accurate livestock weights

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 145-1

GIPSA Alleges Ronald L. Lemons, Ronald L. Lemons Livestock, LLC Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Ronald L

Lemons (Lemons), Ronald L. Lemons Livestock, LLC (Lemons Livestock), Lewisburg,

W.Va., purchased livestock and failed to pay, when due, the full purchase price fo

livestock purchases. Lemons Livestock engaged in the business of a dealer buying and

selling livestock in commerce and of a market agency buying livestock in commerce on a 

commission basis without being properly registered with the Secretary of Agriculture and 

without maintaining an appropriate bond or bond equivalent

GIPSA filed a complaint against Lemons and Lemons Livestock on July 25, 2013. The 

complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcem

html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Lemons and Lemons

Livestock may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the P&S Act, suspended, and/or 

assessed a civil penalty

Lemons was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce; 

engaged in the business of a market agency buying livestock in commerce on a commission 

basis in commerce, is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture; is the sole owner of 

Lemons Livestock; and is responsible for the day to day direction, management, and control 

of Lemons Livestock

Lemons Livestock has been engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock 

in commerce; engaged in the business of a market agency buying livestock on a commission 

basis in commerce; a dealer and a market agency within the mean of and subject to the 

provisions of the P&S Act; and is not registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 147-1

GIPSA Alleges Randy Welter Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Randy Welter 

(Welter), Holy Cross, Iowa:

• caused to be generated purchase invoices with false information; and

• collected profits as a result of marked-up prices on false purchase invoices and, in some 

cases, also collected commissions from his customers

GIPSA filed a complaint against Welter on August 15, 2013. The complaint can be found 

on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegat

are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Welter may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Welter was engaged in the business of a market agency buying livestock in commerce on 

a commission basis; engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in 

commerce; and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 148-1

GIPSA Alleges Bryan Spivey Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Bryan Spivey, 

Dublin, Texas:

• failed to pay, when due, the full amount of the purchase price for livestock; and

• engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce without 

maintaining an adequate bond or bond equivalent

GIPSA filed a complaint against Bryan Spivey on April 24, 2013. The complaint can be found 

on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegat

are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Bryan Spivey may be ordered to cease and desist 

from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act and assessed a civil penalty

Bryan Spivey was engaged in the business of a packer buyer; is registered with the 

Secretary of Agriculture as a packer buyer; engaged in the business of a dealer buying 

and selling livestock in commerce; and is not registered or bonded with the Secretary of 

Agriculture as a dealer to buy and sell livestock in commerce

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 149-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Gayle and Arthur Ruggles, Southwest Livestock, LLC, d/b/a Tri-State 

Livestock Commission Co. Resulting in a $2,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Gayle and Arthur Ruggles, Southwest Livestock, LLC, d/b/a Tri-State Livestock Commission 

Co., McCook, Neb. – waived their right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement

and agreed to pay a penalty of $2,000 after GIPSA found that they had custodial account 

shortages, misused their custodial account, failed to timely reimburse their custodial account, 

and did not keep adequate records

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 150-1

Ronald L. Lemons, Ronald L. Lemons Livestock, LLC Have Been Assessed a $10,000 Civil 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2013 – On August 21, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) entered into a consent 

decision with Ronald L. Lemons (Lemons), Ronald L. Lemons Livestock, LLC (Lemon

Livestock), Lewisburg, W.V

Lemons and Lemons Livestock have been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to pay and failing to pay, when due, the full purchase price for livestock purchases;

• buying and selling livestock in commerce without being properly registered with GIPSA; 

and

• buying and selling livestock in commerce without maintaining an adequate bond or bond 

equivalent

They have also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $10,000

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 151-1

Justin Turner Has Been Assessed a $18,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2013 – On August 22, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Justin Turner, Arabi, Ga

Justin Turner has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• marking up livestock prices without authorization and collecting undisclosed profits based 

on the marked up prices beyond authorized commissions;

• engaging in any act, practice, or course of business for the purpose of obtaining money 

from the purchasers of livestock by false or deceptive pretenses, or which operates or 

would operate as fraud or deceit upon any person in connection with the purchase or sale 

of livestock;

• generating or causing to be generated false or misleading records in connection with 

his activities subject to the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, including, but not limited 

to purchase invoices and accounts of sale that listed livestock as being purchased 

or consigned under false names; purchase invoices and accounts of sale that falsely 

represented that livestock had been resold at the market where the livestock had been 

purchased earlier in the same day; and purchase invoices that listed purchase prices for 

livestock that were higher than the actual purchase prices;

• failing to transmit or deliver to the purchaser of livestock a true written account of the 

purchase;

• failing to operate in compliance with section 201.44 of the Regulations

• making, issuing, or circulating any false or misleading records concerning the prices or 

sale of livestock; and

• failing to operate in compliance with section 201.53 of the Regulation

Justin Turner has been ordered to keep and maintain accounts, records, and memoranda 

that fully and correctly disclose the true nature of all transactions involved in his business. He

has also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $18,000

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 152-1

Jerry Stokes, d/b/a Jerry Stokes Cattle Has Been Assessed a $7,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2013 – On August 2, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision 

with Jerry Stokes (Stokes), doing business as Jerry Stokes Cattle, Garrison, Texas

Stokes has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, when due, the full purchase 

price for livestock purchases

Stokes has also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $7,000. Four thousand of this

civil penalty will be held in abeyance for a period of one year, providing he does not violate 

the terms of this Order or any provision of the Regulations or Packer and Stockyards (P&S) 

Act during this period. If Stokes, after the opportunity for a hearing, is found to have violated

the terms of this order or any provisions of the Regulations or P&S Act during this period, 

then the $4,000 becomes due and payable. If, after the expiration of this one year time

period, Stokes has not violated this Order or committed any new violations of the P&S Act or 

the Regulations, then he will not be obligated to pay the $4,000 of the civil penalty

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 153-1

GIPSA Alleges James Steven Kemp Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that James Steven 

Kemp (Kemp), Pleasant Shade, Tenn., failed to pay, when due, the full purchase price for

livestock

GIPSA filed a complaint against Kemp on August 8, 2013. The complaint can be found on 

the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegat

are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Kemp may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Kemp was engaged in the business of buying and selling livestock in commerce for his own 

account and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 154-1

GIPSA Charles Delbert Cole, II, d/b/a Weston Livestock Marketing Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Charles Delbert 

Cole (Cole), II, doing business as Weston Livestock Marketing, Weston, W.Va

• failed to deposit in the custodial account, within the time prescribed by the regulations, an 

amount equal to the proceeds receivable for sales of consigned livestock, due in part to his 

misuse of shippers’ funds in the custodial account to pay for other expenses; and

• failed to properly use and maintain his custodial account

GIPSA filed a complaint against Cole on July 30, 2013. The complaint can be found on 

the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegat

are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Cole may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Cole was engaged in the business of a market agency selling livestock on a commission 

basis in commerce and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 155-1

GIPSA Alleges Weldon Glidewell, d/b/a Mineral Wells Stockyards Company Violated the Packers 

and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Weldon Glidewell 

(Glidewell), doing business as Mineral Wells Stockyards Company, Mineral Wells, Texas:

• failed to reimburse the custodial account for his own purchases under the names of Price 

Chapel Farms and Mineral Wells Stockyards, within the time prescribed by the regulations, 

an amount equal to the proceeds receivable from the sale of consigned livestock and to 

the withdrawal of bank fees/charges from his custodial account;

• failed to reimburse the custodial account for bank charges for overdraft fees and returned 

check fees;

• failed to pay, when due, the full purchase price for livestock purchases

GIPSA filed a complaint against Glidewell on August 8, 2013. The complaint can be found on 

the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations

admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Glidewell may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the P&S Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Glidewell was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce 

for his own account and for the account of others; engaged in the business of a market 

agency selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis, and is registered with the 

Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 156-1

GIPSA Alleges Daniel Ault and Carrie Ault, d/b/a Strawtown Livestock Auction, LLC Violated the 

Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration has found evidence that Daniel Ault and Carrie Ault, 

doing business as Strawtown Livestock Auction, LLC (Strawtown), Noblesville, Ind.

• misused shippers’ funds in the custodial account to pay for bank charges and other 

expenses;

• failed to deposit before the close of the next business day, an amount equal to the 

proceeds receivable from the sale of livestock;

• issued approximately 21 insufficient funds checks in payment for livestock consigned to 

them for sale; and

• failed to maintain records which fully and correctly disclosed all transactions involved in 

their business

GIPSA filed a complaint against Daniel and Carrie Ault on August 27, 2013. The complaint 

can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If

allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Daniel and Carrie Ault may be ordered 

to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and/or 

assessed a civil penalty

Strawtown was wholly owned by Daniel and Carrie Ault; under the direction, management, 

and control of Daniel and Carrie Ault; engaged in the business of conducting and operating 

a posted stockyard subject to the P&S Act; engaged in the business of a market agency 

selling livestock on a commission basis in commerce and was registered with the Secretary 

of Agriculture. Strawtown was administratively dissolved on March 14, 2013, and no longer

operates
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Daniel Ault was 50% owner of Strawtown and responsible for the direction, management 

and control of Strawtown; engaged in the business of conducting and operating Strawtown; 

engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce; registered as 

a dealer to buy and sell livestock in commerce under the name of Daniel Ault, doing business 

as Dwault Livestock

Carrie Ault was 50% owner of Strawtown and responsible for the direction, management, 

and control of Strawtown; engaged in the business of conducting and operating Strawtown; 

and engaged in the business of a market agency selling livestock on a commission basis in 

commerce

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
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Contact: 

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 157-1

GIPSA Alleges David Mosner, Inc. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that David Mosner 

(Mosner), Bronx, N.Y., purchased livestock and failed to pay, when due, the full purchas

price for the livestock

GIPSA filed a complaint against Mosner on July 30, 2013. The complaint can be found on 

the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations

admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Mosner may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act and/or assessed a civil penalty

Mosner was engaged in the business of buying livestock in commerce for the purposes of 

slaughter and manufacturing or preparing meats or meat products for sale or shipment in 

commerce and operated as a packer

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 158-1

Al-Houda Meat Market, Inc. Has Been Assessed a $4,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2013 – On August 22, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) entered into a consent 

decision with Al-Houda Meat Market, Inc. (Al-Houda), Dearborn, Mic

Al-Houda has been ordered to cease and desist from operating as a packer subject to the 

Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act without maintaining and filing an adequate bond or bond 

equivalent, as required by the P&S Act and regulations

Al-Houda has also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $4,000

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Release No.: 159-1
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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 160-1

GIPSA Alleges Michael Allen Hatcher Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Michael Allen 

Hatcher (Hatcher), Columbia, Ky.

• purchased livestock and without entering into a credit agreement with the livestock sellers 

failed to pay, when due, the full purchase price to the livestock sellers; and

• issued an insufficient funds check in payment for livestock.

GIPSA filed a complaint against Hatcher on August 8, 2013. The complaint can be found on 

the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations

admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Hatcher may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Hatcher was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce 

for his own account; engaged in the business of a market agency buying livestock in 

commerce on a commission basis; and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 161-1

GIPSA Alleges Gary H. Luck, d/b/a Luck’s Livestock Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Gary H. Luck

(Luck), doing business as Luck’s Livestock, Hartsville, S.C., engaged in the business of 

dealer without maintaining an adequate bond or its equivalent as required by the Packers 

and Stockyards (P&S) Act and regulations

GIPSA filed a complaint against Luck on August 27, 2013. The complaint can be found on 

the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegat

are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Luck may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the P&S Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Luck was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce 

for his own account and for the accounts of others and is registered with the Secretary of 

Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 162-1

Lincoln Provision, Inc. Has Been Assessed a $5,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2013 – On September 6, 2013, the U.S. Department 

Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) entered into 

a consent decision with Lincoln Provision, Inc. (Lincoln Provision)

Chicago, Ill

Lincoln Provision has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, when due, the full 

purchase price for livestock purchases

Lincoln Provision has also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $5,000

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 163-1

F&F Farms & Cattle, Inc. and Todd Fortner Have Been Assessed a $15,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2013 – On September 6, 2013, the U.S. Department 

Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) entered into 

a consent decision with F&F Farms & Cattle, Inc. (F&F Farms) and Todd Fortner (Fortner),

Kite, Ga

F&F Farms and Kite have been ordered to cease and desist from:

• marking up livestock prices without authorization and collecting undisclosed profits based 

on the marked up prices beyond authorized commissions;

• engaging in any act, practice, or course of business for the purpose of obtaining money 

from the purchasers of livestock by false or deceptive pretenses, or which operates or 

would operate as a fraud or deceit upon any person in connection with the purchase or 

sale of livestock;

• generating or causing to be generated, false or misleading records in connection with their 

activities subject to the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, including, but not limited to:

• purchase invoices and accounts of sale that falsely represent that livestock has been 

resold through the ring at a livestock market when such livestock has not in fact been 

resold through the ring at that livestock market;

• purchase invoices and accounts of sale that list fabricated prices for livestock;

• purchase invoices and accounts of sale that list fabricated weights for livestock;

• purchase invoices that list purchase prices for livestock that are higher than the actual 

purchase prices; and
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• accounts of sale that falsely represent that livestock has been consigned to a livestock 

market and sold through the ring at that livestock market, when such livestock has not in 

fact been consigned nor sold through the ring at that livestock market

• failing to provide to the purchaser of livestock a true and accurate written account of all 

livestock purchases;

• failing to otherwise operate in compliance with section 201.44 of the Regulations

• making, issuing, or circulating any false or misleading record concerning the prices of sale 

of livestock;

• failing to otherwise operate in compliance with section 201.53 of the Regulations

• failing to base the payment of livestock on the actual weight of the livestock in accordance 

with section 201.55 of the Regulations; an

• failing to otherwise operate in compliance with section 201.55 of the Regulation

F&F Farms and Fortner have been ordered to keep and maintain accounts, records, and 

memoranda that fully and correctly disclose the true nature of all transactions involved in 

their business. They have also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $15,00

F&F Farms is suspended as a registrant under the P&S Act for a period of 7 days to start on 

the effective date of this Order

Fortner is prohibited from registering subject to the P&S Act for a period of 7 days to start on 

the effective date of this Order

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 164-1

Celivo “Nick” Farinella, d/b/a Farinelli Enterprises and Wild Rose Ranch Has Been Assessed a 

$2,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2013 – On August 16, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) entered into a consent 

decision with Celivo “Nick” Farinelli (Farinelli), doing business as Farinelli Enterprises and 

Wild Rose Ranch, Le Grand, Calif

Farinelli has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to pay, when due, the full purchase price for livestock purchases; and

• issuing checks in payment for livestock purchases without having and maintaining 

sufficient funds on deposit and available in the accounts upon which they are drawn to pay 

such checks when presented

Farinelli has also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $2,000

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 165-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Tim Lee Moore Resulting in a $750 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Tim Lee Moore, Brooklyn, Mich. – waived his right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation

agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $750 after GIPSA found that he failed to pay, 

when due, for livestock purchases

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 166-1

Monty Witt Has Been Assessed a $8,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2013 – On August 6, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) entered into a consent 

decision with Monty Witt (Witt), Falls City, Neb

Witt has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• generating or causing to be generated, false or misleading records in connection with his 

activities subject to the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, including, but not limited to 

purchase invoices that list purchase prices for livestock that are different than the actual 

purchase prices; and

• failing to provide to the purchaser of livestock a true and accurate written account of all 

livestock purchases

Witt has been ordered to keep and maintain accounts, records, and memoranda that fully 

and correctly disclose the true nature of all transactions involved in his business. He has also

been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $8,500

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 167-1

Tina Stockyards, LLC, Carl Jacob Auer, and Heather Auer Have Been Assessed a $7,000 Civil 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2013 – On August 29, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) entered into a consent 

decision with Tina Stockyards, LLC (Tina Stockyards), Carl Jacob Auer (Carl Auer), and 

Heather Auer, Tina, Mo

Tina Stockyards and Carl Auer have been ordered to cease and desist from issuing accounts 

of sale that fail to provide a true and complete written account of sale as required by the 

Regulations and Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act

They have also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $7,000

The complaint against Heather Auer has been dismissed with prejudice

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 168-1

Gary Wayne Tuttle Has Been Ordered to Cease and Desist from Failing to Pay And Assessed a 

$5,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2013 – On August 6, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) entered into a consent 

decision with Gary Wayne Tuttle (Tuttle), Greensboro, N.

Tuttle has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, when due, the full amount of 

the purchase price for livestock purchases

As of June 20, 2013, Tuttle owes Carolina Stockyards Co., of Siler City, N.C., $15,780 f

livestock purchases. Tuttle has been ordered to pay this balance in full in accordance with

the terms and conditions of the payment plan between Carolina Stockyards Co. and Tuttle

dated June 21, 2013

Tuttle has been assessed a $5,000 civil penalty which will be held in abeyance provided 

Carolina Stockyards Co. is paid in ful

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 169-1

Gary Fulton Has Been Assessed a $5,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2013 – On August 29, 2013, Grain Inspection, Packers and

Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, entere

into a consent decision with Gary Fulton (Fulton), Lewistown, Ill

Fulton has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, when due, the full purchase 

price of livestock

Fulton has been assessed a $5,000 civil penalty

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

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Release No.: 170-1

Don Harris Buying Station, Inc., Don Harris and Nancy Harris Have Been Assessed a $17,500 

Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2013 – On May 13, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) entered into a consent 

decision with Don Harris Buying Station, Inc., Don Harris and Nancy Harris, Jerome, Idah

Don Harris Buying Station, Inc., Don Harris and Nancy Harris have been ordered to cease

and desist from:

• failing to pay, when due, the full purchase price of livestock; and

• issuing checks in payment for livestock without having and maintaining sufficient funds on 

deposit

Don Harris Buying Station, Inc., Don Harris and Nancy Harris (respondents) have been

assessed a $17,500 civil penalty. Fifteen thousand dollars of this civil penalty will be held

in abeyance provided the respondents comply with the cease and desist provision set forth 

and the payment of $2,500. The $15,000 held in abeyance will be set aside upon successful

compliance with the terms of this Order and the “Understanding Regarding Consent 

Decision.” Full restitution must be made one year from the consent decision or the full civil

penalty will be immediately due and payable

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 171-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Carefree Meats, LLC Resulting in a $3,500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Carefree Meats, LLC, Phoenix, Ariz. – waived its right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation

agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $3,500 after GIPSA found that it failed to pay, 

when due, for livestock purchases

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 172-1

GIPSA Alleges Jeremy T. Byrd, d/b/a T Byrd Cattle Co. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Jeremy T. Byrd

(Byrd), doing business as T Byrd Cattle Co. (T Byrd Cattle), Grapeland, Texas

• purchased livestock and failed to pay, when due, the full amount of the livestock 

purchases; and

• engaged in the business of a market agency or dealer purchasing and selling livestock in 

commerce without maintaining a bond or bond equivalent

GIPSA filed a complaint against Byrd on September 18, 2013. The complaint can be found 

on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegat

are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Byrd may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Byrd was president and 100% owner of T Byrd Cattle and responsible for the direction, 

management, and control of T Byrd Cattle

T Byrd Cattle, under the direction, management and control of Byrd was engaged in the 

business of a market agency buying livestock on a commission basis in commerce; also 

engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce; and is 

registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Washington, D.C. 20250-3601

Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 173-1

GIPSA Alleges Martin D. Yoder, d/b/a Martin D. Yoder Livestock, Ltd., Robert Butzer & Sons, Inc., 

Robert W. Schenk, Jeffrey L. Gorr, Sr., Merlin L. Garver, Inc., Merlin Jan Garver and Kenneth and 

Carol Mezurek, d/b/a Mezurek Livestock Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Martin D. Yoder,

doing business as Martin D. Yoder Livestock, Ltd. (Yoder), Kidron, Ohio; Robert Butzer 

Sons, Inc. (Butzer), Orrville, Ohio; Robert W. Schenk (Schenk), Ann Arbor, Mich.; Jeffre

Gorr, Sr. (Gorr), Monroe, Mich.; Merlin L. Garver, Inc. (Garver Inc.), Wooster, Ohio; Me

Jan Garver (Merlin Garver), Wooster, Ohio; and Kenneth and Carol Mezurek, doing business 

as Mezurek Livestock (Mezurek Livestock), Grafton, Ohio:

• all respondents agreed to alternate bids on livestock; and

• committed unfair and deceptive practices

GIPSA filed a complaint against Yoder, Butzer, Schenk, Gorr, Garver Inc., Merlin Garver, 

and Mezurek Livestock on September 18, 2013. The complaint can be found on the GIPSA

website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations are admit

or proven in an oral hearing, Yoder, Butzer, Schenk, Gorr, Garver Inc., Merlin Garver, and

Mezurek Livestock may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the Packers and 

Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Yoder is engaged in the business of a dealer, buying and selling livestock in commerce for its 

own account and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

Butzer engaged in the business of a dealer, buying and selling livestock for its own account 

and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture. Robert Butzer is now decease

Schenk is engaged in the business of a dealer, buying and selling livestock in commerce 

for his own account or the account of others, engaged in the business of a market agency 
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buying livestock in commerce on commission, and is registered with the Secretary of 

Agriculture

Gorr is engaged in the business of a dealer, buying and selling livestock in commerce for his 

own account or the account of others, engaged in the business of a market agency buying 

livestock on a commission basis, is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture, and is an 

agent of Schenk, purchasing livestock on a commission basis

Garver Inc. is engaged in the business of a dealer, buying and selling livestock in commerce

for its own account or the account of others and is registered with the Secretary of 

Agriculture

Merlin Garver is the 100% owner and president of Garver Inc., is responsible for the

direction, management, and control of Garver Inc., and engaged in the business of a dealer

buying and selling livestock in commerce for his own account or the account of others

Mezurek Livestock is engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in 

commerce for its own account, is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture, and is an agent 

of Garver Inc. and Merlin Garver, purchasing livestock on a commission basi

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 174-1

GIPSA Alleges Troy O. Moore, d/b/a Stephenville Cattle Company and TM Cattle Company

Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Troy O. Moore

(Moore), doing business as Stephenville Cattle Company and TM Cattle Company, 

Stephenville, Texas:

• purchased livestock and failed to pay, when due, for livestock purchases; and

• failed to provide bank statements to auditors of the Packers and Stockyards Program

GIPSA filed a complaint against Moore on September 18, 2013. The complaint can be found 

on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegat

are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Moore may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the P&S Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Moore was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce for 

his own account; engaged in the business of a market agency buying and selling livestock on 

commission; and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Release No.: 175-1

GIPSA Alleges Lynchburg Livestock Market, Inc., C. Matthew Fariss and Duane D. Gilliam 

Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Lynchburg 

Livestock Market, Inc. (Lynchburg Livestock), C. Matthew Fariss (Fariss), and Duane

Gilliam (Gilliam), Lynchburg, Va.

• sold livestock on commission whose weight was manually recorded at other than their true 

and correct weights; assessed and collected purchase amounts for livestock from buyers 

on the basis of the false or incorrect weights; paid sellers of the livestock on the basis of 

the false or incorrect weights; issued accounts of sale to the sellers of the livestock on the 

basis of the false or incorrect weights; and

• sold livestock on a weight basis that was weighed on a digital scale. Packers and

Stockyards Program personnel observed the digital scale display and then reweighed 

the livestock. Neither the observed weight nor the check weight matched the manually

recorded sale weight

GIPSA filed a complaint against Lynchburg Livestock, Fariss, and Gilliam on September 18, 

2013. The complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/

enforcement.html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Lynchbur

Livestock, Fariss, and Gilliam may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the Packers 

and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Lynchburg Livestock under the direction, management and control of Fariss and Gilliam 

was engaged in the business of conducting and operating Lynchburg Livestock, a posted 

stockyard; engaged in the business of a market agency buying and selling livestock in 

commerce on a commission basis; engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling 

livestock in commerce; and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture
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Fariss and Gilliam were each 50% owners of Lynchburg Livestock; president and vicepresident respectively of Lynchburg Livestock, and formulated, directed, and controlled the 

policies, practices and activities of Lynchburg Livestock, including the acts and practices 

alleged in this complaint

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Release No.: 176-1

GIPSA Alleges Victor Leone Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Victor Leone 

(Leone), New Hartford, N.Y

• engaged in business as a dealer without being registered and without maintaining an 

adequate bond or its equivalent; and

• failed to maintain proper records while acting as a dealer, in that he failed to create 

and maintain purchase invoices and a cash disbursements journal to fully and correctly 

disclose all livestock purchase transactions and cash payments for livestock, with a 

buyer’s card being the only record

GIPSA filed a complaint against Leone on August 27, 2013. The complaint can be found 

on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegat

are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Leone may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Leone was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce for 

his own account; was not registered with the Secretary of Agriculture as a dealer to buy and 

sell livestock for his own account, and was operating without the required bond

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 177-1

GIPSA Alleges David Snell Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that David Snell (Snell), 

Somerset, Ky.

• engaged in the business of a dealer without properly registering and filing a bond or bond 

equivalent; and

• failed to maintain proper records of his livestock purchase transactions as required by the 

Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act

GIPSA filed a complaint against Snell on September 20, 2013. The complaint can be found 

on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegat

are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Snell may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the P&S Act, prohibited from registering, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Snell was engaged in business as a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce for his 

own account and is not registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 178-1

Daniel Ault and Carrie Ault, d/b/a Strawtown Livestock Auction, LLC Have Been Suspended as 

Registrants

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2013 – On October 28, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) entered into a consent 

decision with Daniel Ault and Carrie Ault, doing business as Strawtown Livestock Auction, 

LLC, Noblesville, Ind

Daniel and Carrie Ault have been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to properly maintain their Custodial Account for Shippers’ Proceeds (Custodial 

Account);

• failing to deposit in their Custodial Account, within the time prescribed in the regulations, 

an amount equal to the proceeds receivable for sales of consigned livestock;

• allowing funds receivable from the sale of consigned livestock to be used for any purpose 

other than those specifically permitted in the regulations;

• selling livestock consigned to them for sale and failing to remit to consignors of livestock, 

when due, the net proceeds received from the sale of the livestock; and

• issuing checks in payment of net proceeds to consignors of livestock without having and 

maintaining sufficient funds on deposit and available in the Custodial Account.

Daniel and Carrie Ault have been ordered to keep and maintain accounts, records, and 

memoranda, which fully and correctly disclose the true nature of all transactions involved 

in their business subject to the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. They have also been

suspended only in their capacity as registrants operating in the name of Strawtown Livestock 

Auction, LLC for 175 days and thereafter until they are in full compliance with the P&S Act

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

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Release No.: 179-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Cookie Coleman Cattle Company, Inc. and Chester D. Coleman 

Resulting in a $4,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Cookie Coleman Cattle Company, Inc. and Chester D. Coleman, Texarkana, Texas – waive

their right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of 

$4,000 after GIPSA found that they failed to pay, when due, for livestock purchases

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

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Release No.: 180-1

Charles Delbert Cole, II, d/b/a Weston Livestock Marketing Has Been Assessed a $12,000 Civil 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2013 – On October 22, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) entered into a consent 

decision with Charles Delbert Cole, II (Cole), doing business as Weston Livestock Marketing, 

Weston, W.V

Cole has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to properly maintain his Custodial Account for Shippers’ Proceeds (Custodial 

Account);

• failing to deposit in the Custodial Account, within the time prescribed in the regulations, an 

amount equal to the proceeds receivable for sales of consigned livestock; and

• using funds received from the sale of consigned livestock for any purpose other than those 

specifically permitted in the regulations.

Cole has been assessed a $12,000 civil penalty

The Packers and Stockyards Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that 

promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry 

industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

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Release No.: 181-1

Orange Livestock Market, Inc. and Joseph K. Howell Have Been Assessed a $72,000 Civil 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2013 – On July 3, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issu

a default decision against Orange Livestock Market, Inc. (Orange Livestock) and Joseph 

Howell (Howell), Orange, Va., which became final and effective August 7, 2013.

Orange Livestock and Howell were ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay the full 

amount of the purchase price for livestock before the close of the next business day following 

each purchase of livestock, as required by the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act

Orange Livestock and Howell were suspended as registrants under the P&S Act

for 30 days and assessed a $72,000 civil penalty

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 182-1

Paul E. Gibson, Jr., d/b/a G&S Livestock Co. Has Been Ordered to Cease and Desist

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2013 – On August 6, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agricultu

issued a default decision against Paul E. Gibson, Jr. (Gibson), doing business as G&

Livestock Co., Linton, Ind., which became final and effective November 4, 2013.

Gibson has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to pay the full purchase price for livestock purchases;

• failing to pay, when due, the full purchase for livestock purchases; and

• operating without registration and a bond or bond equivalent

Gibson is prohibited from being registered or engaging in any capacity for which registration 

and bonding is required under the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act for five years.

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

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Release No.: 183-1

Premier Poultry, Inc. Has Been Assessed a Civil Penalty In the Amount of $11,000

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2013 – On November 4, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) entered into a consent 

decision with Premier Poultry, Inc. (Premier), West Bethel, N

Premier has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay growers not in accordance 

with the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act

Premier has been ordered to pay each live poultry dealer obtaining live poultry by purchase 

in a cash sale, before the close of the next business day following the purchase of poultry, 

and each live poultry dealer obtaining live poultry under a poultry growing arrangement, 

before the close of the 15th day following the week in which the poultry is slaughtered, 

deliver, to the cash seller or poultry grower from whom such live poultry dealer obtains the 

poultry, the full amount due to such cash seller or poultry grower on account of such poultry

Premier has been assessed an $11,000 civil penalty

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

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Release No.: 184-1

Gay H. Luck, d/b/a Luck’s Livestock Marketing Has Been Ordered to Cease and Desist

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2013 – On November 5, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) entered into a consent 

decision with Gary H. Luck (Luck), doing business as Luck’s Livestock, Hartsville, S

Luck has been ordered to cease and desist from engaging in operations subject to the 

Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act without maintaining an adequate bond or bond equivalent 

as required by the P&S Act

Luck has been ordered to maintain an adequate bond or bond equivalent for operating as a 

livestock dealer

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 185-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with F&N, LLC, d/b/a Christiansburg Livestock Market Resulting in a 

$1,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

F&N, LLC, doing business as Christiansburg Livestock Market, Christiansburg, Va. – waived

its right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of 

$1,000 after GIPSA found that it failed to have its scale tests completed from the second half 

of the year in 2011 and 2012

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 186-1

GIPSA Alleges Leader Meret Halal Meat Corp. and Murat Gumus Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Leader Meret Halal 

Meat Corp. (Leader) and Murat Gumus, Brooklyn, N.

• purchased and sold livestock as a packer without a bond under the Packers and 

Stockyards (P&S) Act;

• purchased livestock and failed to pay, when due, the full purchase price for the livestock: 

and

• issued checks in payment for livestock purchases which were returned by the bank 

upon which they were drawn because they did not have and maintain sufficient funds on 

deposit

GIPSA filed a complaint against Leader and Murat Gumus on September 30, 2013. The 

complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcem

html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Leader and Murat Gumus

may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the P&S Act and/or assessed a civil 

penalty

Murat Gumus is an individual who served as 100% owner of Leader. Murat Gumus and

Leader were engaged in the business of buying livestock in commerce for the purposes of 

slaughter and manufacturing or preparing meats or meat products for sale or shipment in 

commerce and operated as a packer

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 187-1

GIPSA Alleges Gary N. “Nelson” Shifflett, Jr., d/b/a Nelson Shifflett Livestock Violated the 

Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Gary N. “Nelson”

Shifflett, Jr. (Shifflett), doing business as Nelson Shifflett Livestock, Grottoes, Va., operated 

as a market agency purchasing livestock in commerce without obtaining the necessary 

registration and bond as required by the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act and the 

Regulations

GIPSA filed a complaint against Shifflett on August 6, 2013. The complaint can be found on 

the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegations

admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Shifflett may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the P&S Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Shifflett was engaged in the business of a market agency buying livestock on commission in 

commerce under the P&S Act

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 188-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Panola Livestock Enterprise, Inc. and Randy Lowery Resulting in a 

$4,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) enforcement rules provide a mechanism 

to quickly resolve violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. GIPSA may offer an

alleged violator the option of waiving their right to a hearing and entering into a stipulation 

agreement to quickly resolve alleged violations

Panola Livestock Enterprise, Inc. and Randy Lowery, Huntington, Texas – waived their right

to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $4,000 

after GIPSA found that they operated with a shortage in the custodial account

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Stockyards Administration

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 189-1

GIPSA Alleges Stacey Roy Long, d/b/a Long Cattle Company, LLC Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Stacey Roy Long 

(Long), doing business as Long Cattle Company, LLC, in Mo.

• engaged in business as a dealer or market agency without being registered and without 

maintaining an adequate bond or its equivalent;

• purchased livestock and failed to pay, when due, for the livestock purchased; and

• issued checks in payment for livestock purchases which were returned because he did not 

have and maintain sufficient funds on deposit.

GIPSA filed a complaint against Long on November 5, 2013. The complaint can be found 

on the GIPSA website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.html. If the allegat

are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Long may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the P&S Act and/or assessed a civil penalty

Long was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce 

for his own account or as a market agency buying and selling livestock in commerce for 

accounts of others and is not registered with the Secretary of Agriculture and was operating 

without a required bond

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 190-1

David Snell Has Been Assessed a $3,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2013 – On November 26, 2013, the U.S. Department 

Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) entered into 

a consent decision with David Snell (Snell), Somerset, Ky

Snell has been ordered to cease and desist from engaging in business as a dealer buying 

and selling on commission without a bond and registration as required by the Regulations 

and Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act

Snell has also been ordered to keep and maintain accounts, records, and memoranda 

which fully and correctly disclose the true nature of all transactions involved in his livestock 

business

Snell has been assessed a $3,000 civil penalty

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
GIPSA News Release 2013

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 191-1

Ricardo Jurado Has Assessed a $10,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2013 – On January 13, 2013, the U.S. Department

Agriculture issued a default decision against Ricardo Jurado (Jurado), Raisin City, Calif.

which became final and effective March 19, 2013.

Jurado has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• engaging in business in any capacity for which bonding is required without filing and 

maintaining an adequate bond or its equivalent;

• issuing checks in payment for livestock without having and maintaining sufficient funds on 

deposit and available in the bank account upon which they are drawn to pay such checks 

when presented; and

• failing to pay, when due, the full purchase for livestock purchases

Jurado is prohibited from engaging in business in any capacity for which registration and 

bonding is required under the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act without first becoming 

properly registered under the P&S Act

Jurado has been assessed a $10,000 civil penalty

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and 

competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
United States Department of Agriculture

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