United States Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration

News Release Archive 2014

Contents

FEDERAL GRAIN INSPECTION SERVICE

Vilsack Names Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Members������������������������������������������������������������ 75

PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS PROGRAM

GIPSA Alleges C.H. Cattle Company, LLC and Leonard Craig Hammond Violated the PSA ������������������

GIPSA Alleges Trenton Dale Saulters, d/b/a Trent Saulters Violated the PSA����������������������������������������� 5

GIPSA Settles a Case with Noah’s Ark Processors, LLC Resulting in a $3,500 Penalty ������������������������� 6

GIPSA Alleges Hughey P. Weyandt, III, d/b/a Morrison’s Cove Livestock Auction Violated the PSA������� 

GIPSA Alleges Gene Schatz Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act��������������������������������������������������� 8

GIPSA Alleges Scott T. Good and Hughey P. Weyandt, III Violated the PSA�������������������������������������������

Bobby T. Tindel, d/b/a BT Tindel Cattle Co. Has Been Ordered to Cease and Desist ��������������������������� 

C. Matthew Fariss, and Duane D. Gilliam Have Been Assessed a $5,000 Civil Penalty �����������������������

Judgment entered against Billy Mike Gentry in favor of the US; Ordered to pay $945,250.00 �������������� 1

GIPSA Settles a Case with F&F Farms and Cattle, Inc. Resulting in a $1,200 Penalty������������������������� 1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Fairview Sale Barn, Inc. Resulting in a $2,500 Penalty ������������������������������ 1

Weldon Glidewell, d/b/a Minerals Wells Stockyards Company Assessed a $11,000 Civil Penalty ������� 15

Larry K. Smeal, Jr. Has Been Assessed a $3,000 Civil Penalty������������������������������������������������������������� 

Derek W. Crites, d/b/a DC Farms and Wayne H. Crites Assessed a $15,000 Civil Penalty������������������� 

GIPSA Settles a Case with Daniel and Darla Vonnahme Resulting in a $1,000 Penalty ����������������������� 18

Carlisle Livestock Market, Inc. Has Been Assessed A $500 Civil Penalty���������������������������������������������� 1

Randy Welter Has Been Assessed An $8,000 Civil Penalty������������������������������������������������������������������� 20

Gene Schatz Has Been Ordered to Cease and Desist from Violating the PSA ������������������������������������� 21

Bryan Spivey Has Been Assessed A $2,000 Civil Penalty ������������������������������������������������������������� 22

Carlos C. Rodriquez-Alonso Assessed a $30,750 Civil Penalty������������������������������������������������������������� 2

David Mosner, Inc. Has Been Assessed A $5,000 Civil Penalty������������������������������������������������������������� 2

C.H. Cattle Company, LLC and Leonard Craig Hammond Assessed A $6,000 Civil Penalty ���������������� 

GIPSA Settles a Case with Yankton Livestock Auction Market, Inc. Resulting in a $2,000 Penalty������� 2

James Steven Kemp Has Been Assessed a $4,500 Civil Penalty ���������������������������������������������������� 27

GIPSA Settles a Case with Ryan D. Caldwell Resulting in a $1,650 Penalty ���������������������������������� 2

GIPSA Settles a Case with Jason Stewart Resulting in a $500 Penalty ������������������������������������������� 29

GIPSA Alleges Daniel S. McClellan Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ���������������������������������� 3

Dixie Livestock Market, Inc. and Tammy Sikes Have Been Assessed a $38,750 Civil Penalty ������� 3

Christopher J. Bartels Assessed a $750 Civil Penalty��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3

Troy O. Moore Assessed a $3,600 Civil Penalty ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 3

GIPSA Settles a Case with Cargill Meat Solutions, Inc. Resulting in a $10,175 Penalty ����������������������� 3
Plainville Livestock Commission, Inc. and Tyler Gillum Assessed a $16,000 Civil Penalty�������������������� 3

Jerry O. Smith Has Been Assessed a $33,000 Civil Penalty ����������������������������������������������������������������� 3

GIPSA Settles a Case with Farmers Livestock Market Resulting in a $250 Penalty������������������������������ 38

GIPSA Alleges Bill Goehring and Becky Goehring Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ��������������� 39

GIPSA Alleges Calvin Plummer, Jr. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act �������������������������������������� 4

Hughey P. Weyandt, III, d/b/a Morrison’s Cove Livestock Auction Assessed a $25,000 Civil Penalty ��� 4

GIPSA Settles a Case with Scott Lang, d/b/a Lang Cattle Company Resulting in a $2,125 Penalty ����� 42

Jason T. Glenn and Dustin Burkhart, Assessed a $15,000 Civil Penalty; Complaint against Amy

Burkhart Dismissed �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 43

Larry M. Lindsey Suspended and Prohibited from Registering for Violating the PSA���������������������������� 4

GIPSA Settles a Case with Palmyra Livestock Market, Inc. Resulting in a $575 Penalty ���������������������� 4

GIPSA Settles a Case with Anthony Di Maria and Robert Beechinor Resulting in a $5,000 Penalty����� 46

GIPSA Settles a Case with Tommy B. Welch, d/b/a TBW Cattle Resulting in a $4,000 Penalty������������ 4

GIPSA Settles a Case with Producers Livestock Marketing Association Resulting in $2,025 Penalty��� 48

GIPSA Settles a Case with Ricky Fisher, d/b/a Ricky Fisher Livestock Resulting in $1,250 Penalty����� 49

Josephine E. Bonaccurso, Inc., and Samuel Bonaccurso Assessed a $462,000 Civil Penalty ������������� 

Jeremy T. Byrd, d/b/a T Byrd Cattle Co. Has Been Assessed a $25,000 Civil Penalty ������������������������� 

Leader Meret Halal Meat Corp. and Murat Gumus Have Been Assessed a $7,500 Civil Penalty ��������� 5

Christopher J. Bartels, dba Bartels Packing Assessed a $15,750 Civil Penalty ���������������������������������� 5

GIPSA Alleges T&J Meat Packing, Inc. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act �������������������������������� 5

GIPSA Settles a Case with FPL Foods, LLC and Francois Leger Resulting in a $25,000 Penalty ������� 55

Keith Jensen, d/b/a Keith Jensen Livestock Has Been Assessed a $10,000 Civil Penalty�������������������� 56

Keith Jensen, d/b/a Keith Jensen Livestock Has Been Assessed a $10,000 Civil Penalty�������������������� 57

Rodney Rasco, d/b/a Rodney Rasco/R&R Farms Has Been Assessed a $1,000 Civil Penalty ������� 58

Michael Allen Hatcher Has Been Assessed a $7,650 Civil Penalty�������������������������������������������������������� 59

GIPSA Settles a Case with Randy W. Miller, d/b/a A-1 Livestock Resulting in a $2,800 Penalty����������� 6

GIPSA Alleges Hatch Auction, Inc., and Raymond L. Hatch Violated the PSA �������������������������������������� 

GIPSA Alleges Leo Heinrich, d/b/a Heinrich Cattle Co. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ������� 6

Jack and Sandra Berry, d/b/a Clinton Livestock Auction Assessed a $10,000 Civil Penalty������������������ 63

Hughey P. Weyandt, III Has Been Assessed a $17,000 Civil Penalty ���������������������������������������������������� 6

GIPSA Settles a Case with William Glynn Robinson, Resulting in a $1,000 Penalty����������������������������� 65

Paul Day Has Been Assessed a $4,000 Civil Penalty���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 66

GIPSA Settles Case with James I. Chambers, and Stevan A. Chambers Resulting in $5,500 Penalty� 

GIPSA Settles a Case with Harold B. Lewis, Jeff Schieber, Resulting in a $4,400 Penalty ������������������� 6

USDA Judicial Officer Dismisses Mark Kasmiersky’s Appeal; $4,000 Civil Penalty Still Stands������������ 69

GIPSA Alleges Ashville Stockyard, Inc., Bradley Plunkett and Tilda Plunkett Violated the PSA ������������ 7

GIPSA Alleges Jacob Thompson, d/b/a Jacob Thompson Cattle Co. Violated the PSA������������������������ 7

GIPSA Alleges La Verne Lettinga, Paul Lettinga, and Randy Lettinga Violated the PSA����������������������� 72

GIPSA Settles a Case with James G. Beyer, Resulting in a $1,500 Penalty ����������������������������������������� 7

Victor Leone Has Been Assessed a $1,000 Civil Penalty ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 76

Petaluma Livestock Auction Yard, Inc. and Manuel A. Brazil Assessed a $10,000 Civil Penalty ����������� 

GIPSA Settles a Case with Scott Alan Sanders, and Cathy Sanders, Resulting in a $4,000 Penalty���� 78

Leo Heinrich, d/b/a Heinrich Cattle Co. Has Been Assessed a $5,000 Civil Penalty ������������������������� 7

Stacy Roy Long, d/b/a Long Cattle Company, LLC Has Been Assessed a $33,000 Civil Penalty ������� 80

USDA Incorporates by Reference the 2013 Edition of the NIST Handbook 44�������������������������������������� 81

GIPSA Settles a Case with Charles A. Horn Resulting in a $1,500 Penalty������������������������������������������� 8
GIPSA News Release 2014

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Daniel S. McClellan Has Been Assessed a $10,500 Civil Penalty ��������������������������������������������������������� 8

Powell Livestock, Inc. and Hugh B. Powell Have Been Assessed a $5,000 Civil Penalty ��������������������� 

David Shaw Has Been Assessed a $33,000 Civil Penalty ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 85

Donnie Miller Has Been Assessed a $22,000 Civil Penalty ������������������������������������������������������������������� 86

Newman Livestock-11, Inc. Has Been Assessed a $62,400 Civil Penalty���������������������������������������������� 8

T&J Meat Packing, Inc. Has Been Assessed a $16,500 Civil Penalty ��������������������������������������������������� 8

GIPSA Settles a Case with Bill J. Eberle, d/b/a Bill Eberle Livestock Resulting in a $15,000 Penalty��� 8

GIPSA Settles a Case with Sheridan Livestock Auction Company Resulting in a $1,500 Penalty �������� 90

Trenton Dale Saulters, d/b/a Trent Saulters Has Been Assessed a $4,000 Civil Penalty ���������������������� 91

GIPSA Settles a Case with Clinton E. Sykes and Harold L. Webb Resulting in a $1,000 Penalty ������� 

Gary N. Nelson Shifflett, Jr., d/b/a Nelson Shifflett Livestock Assessed a $5,000 Civil Penalty ������� 93

GIPSA Settles a Case with Rod and Bonnie Balcao Resulting in a $1,200 Penalty ������������������������������ 94

GIPSA Settles a Case with Anthony Anderson Resulting in a $3,500 Penalty��������������������������������������� 95

Keosauqua Sales Company, Inc., Bill Goehring and Becky Goehring Assessed $5,500 Civil Penalty�� 9

GIPSA Settles a Case with Hardrock Cattle Company, and John Stone Resulting in $2,000 Penalty��� 97

GIPSA Alleges Ravenna Auction, LLC, Paul Lettinga And Randy Lettinga Violated the PSA���������������� 98

GIPSA Settles a Case with Travis Broocke Resulting in a $1,000 Penalty ����������������������������������������� 100

GIPSA Alleges Linda K. Barrow, Dean Barrow and Justin Barrow Violated the PSA��������������������������� 10

West Coast Commodities, LLC, And Michael Paul Partlow Assessed a $14,000 Civil Penalty ����������� 103

Scott T. Good Has Been Assessed a $39,000 Civil Penalty����������������������������������������������������������������� 10

GIPSA Settles a Case with Andrew G. and Lisa A. Stubblefield, Resulting in a $1,500 Penalty���������� 106

GIPSA Settles a Case with Willis Bryant Gregory Resulting in a $1,150 Penalty �������������������������������� 107

GIPSA Settles a Case with Wayne M. Allen Resulting in a $2,700 Penalty ����������������������������������������� 10

GIPSA Settles a Case with Seubert, Inc., Dorchester Hog Market Resulting in a $5,400 Penalty ����� 10

GIPSA Settles a Case with Fairview Sale Barn, Inc. Resulting in a $2,500 Penalty ������������������������11

GIPSA Alleges B. Clark Victory Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ������������������������������������������11

Sun-Jon, Inc., d/b/a Iowa Poultry Has Been Ordered to Cease and Desist ������������������������������������������11

Faron Helvey Has Been Ordered to Cease and Desist Operating Without a Bond ������������������������113

GIPSA Alleges Daniel Ault, d/b/a Dwault Livestock Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act ������114

Linda K. Barrow, Dean Barrow and Justin Barrow Assessed a $16,500 Civil Penalty ��������������������������11

Than Foote Has Been Assessed a $10,800 Civil Penalty ���������������������������������������������������������������������116

GIPSA Settles a Case with Topeka Auction & Marketing, Inc., Resulting in a $5,500 Penalty��������������11

GIPSA Settles a Case with Matthew Telford Resulting in a $650 Penalty���������������������������������������������118

Calvin Plummer, Jr. Has Been Assessed a $58,000 Civil Penalty ��������������������������������������������������������11

B. Clark Victory Has Been Issued a Cease and Desist Order�������������������������������������������������������������� 12

GIPSA Settles a Case with High Plains Livestock, LLC, Resulting in a $6,600 Penalty ���������������������� 121

GIPSA Settles a Case with Lake View Feeders, Inc. Resulting in a $2,500 Penalty���������������������������� 12

GIPSA Settles a Case with Vin-Lee Ron Meat Packing, LLC, Resulting in a $5,000 Penalty�������������� 123

Garfield Griswold, d/b/a G&G Has Been Ordered to Pay A Fine for Not Filing Reports with USDA ���� 124

GIPSA Settles a Case with Dennis Bolling, United Producers, Inc. Resulting in a $500 Penalty ����� 12

GIPSA Settles a Case with Maury Sale Barn, LLC Resulting in a $1,000 Penalty ����������������������� 126

Tony Wells Has Been Ordered to Pay A $7,500 Civil Penalty ����������������������������������������������������������� 127

GIPSA Settles a Case with Hawaii Beef Producers, LLC Resulting in a $15,000 Penalty �������������� 128

GIPSA Settles a Case with Richard Gresham Resulting in a $3,000 Penalty�������������������������������������� 129

GIPSA Settles a Case with B&B Buyers, Inc. Resulting in a $4,700 Penalty��������������������������������������� 13

GIPSA Alleges Blue Horse Company, LLC, Shawn Breitsprecher Violated the PSA��������������������������� 131
GIPSA News Release 2014

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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.: 01-1

GIPSA Alleges C.H. Cattle Company, LLC and Leonard Craig Hammond Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that C.H. Cattl

Company, LLC (C.H. Cattle) and Leonard Craig Hammond (Hammond), Glade Spring

Va., purchased, in commerce, approximately 364 head of livestock and failed to make full

payment promptly to 5 livestock sellers in that they paid the balance due between 1 and 5 

days late for livestock

GIPSA filed a complaint against C.H. Cattle and Hammond on December 11, 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, C.H. Cattle and Hammo

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

suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

C.H. Cattle was engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock i

commerce for its own account and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

Hammond is president, manager, and 100% shareholder of C.H. Cattle; responsible for th

direction, management, and control of C.H. Cattle; operates C.H. Cattle as his alter ego; 

is a dealer within the meaning of, and 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 2014

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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.: 02-1

GIPSA Alleges Trenton Dale Saulters, d/b/a Trent Saulters Violated the Packers and Stockyards 

Act

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Trenton Dale 

Saulters (Saulters), doing business as Trent Saulters, Waco, Texas:

• engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce for his own 

account or for the account of others without filing and maintaining an adequate bond or 

bond equivalent as required by the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act;

• issued checks in payment for livestock purchases which were returned because Saulters 

did not maintain sufficient funds on deposit to cover the checks when presented; and

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

purchased

GIPSA filed a complaint against Saulters on October 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, Saulters may be ordered to cease and desist from 

violating the P&S Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

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

for his own account or for the account of others 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 2014

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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.: 03-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Noah’s Ark Processors, LLC Resulting in a $3,500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2014 – 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

Noah’s Ark Processors, LLC, Dawson, Minn. – waived their right to a hearing, entered into

a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $3,500 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 2014

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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.: 04-1

GIPSA Alleges Hughey P. Weyandt, III, d/b/a Morrison’s Cove Livestock Auction Violated the 

Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Hughey P

Weyandt, III (Weyandt), doing business as Morrison’s Cove Livestock Auction, Claysburg, 

Pa.

• failed to properly use and maintain his custodial account;

• had outstanding checks drawn on their custodial account which was due in part to their 

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

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

GIPSA filed a complaint against Weyandt on December 12, 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, Weyandt may be ordered to cease and 

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

civil penalty

Weyandt was 100% owner of Hughey P. Weyandt, III, d/b/a Morrision’s Cove Livestock

Auction; responsible for the day to day direction, management, and control of Hughey P

Weyandt, III, d/b/a Morrision’s Cove Livestock Auction; engaged in the business of a market 

agency and dealer; 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 2014

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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.: 05-1

GIPSA Alleges Gene Schatz Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Gene Schatz, 

Lovell, Wyo., failed to keep and maintain accounts, records, and memoranda which fully and

correctly disclosed all the transactions involved in his business subject to the Packers and 

Stockyards (P&S) Act, including, but not limited to, all purchase and sale invoices, load markup sheets, scale tickets, sales invoices and settlement sheets, and other documents of sale, 

purchase or commission that record a true and accurate account of his business as a dealer 

and/or market agency

GIPSA filed a complaint against Gene Schatz on December 12, 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, Gene Schatz may be ordered to cease 

and desist from violating the P&S Act

Gene Schatz 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 as 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 2014

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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.: 06-1

GIPSA Alleges Scott T. Good and Hughey P. Weyandt, III Violated the Packers and Stockyards 

Act

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Hughey P

Weyandt, III (Weyandt), Claysburg, Pa., offered monetary payment to induce Scott T. Goo

(Good), Dayton, Pa., buying on commission for JBS Packerland, Inc. (JBS), to purchase a

inflated prices livestock consigned to Empire Livestock by Weyandt, and on some occasions 

actively inflated the prices by increasing his own bid at auction, while at the same time 

performing as a market agency buying on commission for JBS

Weyandt failed to keep and maintain records which fully and correctly disclosed all the 

transactions in his business as a market agency

GIPSA filed a complaint against Good and Weyandt on December 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, Good and Weyandt may be ordered to 

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

assessed a civil penalty

Good 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

Weyandt was engaged in the business of a dealer to buy and sell livestock in commerce; as 

a market agency buying 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 2014

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Release No.: 07-1

Bobby T. Tindel, d/b/a BT Tindel Cattle Co. Has Been Ordered to Cease and Desist

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2014 – On January 9, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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

decision with Bobby T. Tindel (Tindel), doing business as BT Tindel Cattle Co., Chandler

Texas

Tindel 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

Tindel acknowledges that the civil penalty of $8,000 assessed in a June 28, 2012, Order has 

not been paid in full, along with all applicable interest and fees

This consent decision resolves a complaint that GIPSA filed on January 8, 2014.

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 2014

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Stockyards Administration

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 08-1

Lynchburg Livestock Market, Inc., C. Matthew Fariss, and Duane D. Gilliam Have Been 

Assessed a $5,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2014 – On December 19, 2013, the U.S. Department 

Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) entered into 

a consent decision with Lynchburg Livestock Market, Inc. (Lynchburg), C. Matthew Faris

(Fariss), and Duane D. Gilliam (Gilliam), Lynchburg, Va. Lynchburg, Fariss, and Gilliam hav

been ordered to cease and desist from:

• recording the weight of livestock at other than their true and correct weights;

• assessing and collecting purchase amounts for livestock from buyers on the basis of the 

false or incorrect weights;

• paying sellers of the livestock on the basis of the false or incorrect weights; and

• issuing accounts of sale to the sellers of the livestock on the basis of the false or incorrect 

weights

They have also 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 2014

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Release No.: 09-1

Judgment entered against Billy Mike Gentry in favor of the United States of America; Ordered to 

pay $945,250.00

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2014 – On December 30, 2013, United States District Judge

Sharion Aycock granted a default judgment against Billy Mike Gentry (Gentry), a livestock 

dealer and market agency located in Houston, Miss

The judgment entered against Gentry and in favor of the United States of America in the 

amount of $945,250.00 will bear interest until paid in full. Gentry is enjoined from operatin

as a dealer or market agency under the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act and Regulations 

until he increases his bond coverage to the full amount required. Gentry must also re-register

with the United States Department of Agriculture as required by a 2008 Order issued by the 

Secretary of Agriculture

Gentry has been in business purchasing livestock for himself as a livestock dealer and 

for others on a commission basis. The Secretary’s 2008 order suspended Gentry from

purchasing livestock without first filing and maintaining adequate bond coverage. That 

administrative order became final and effective March 18, 2009. Gentry’s failure to comply 

with the order led to the current judgment entered by Judge Aycock

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 2014

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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.: 10-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with F&F Farms and Cattle, Inc. Resulting in a $1,200 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2014 – 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&F Farms and Cattle, Inc., Kite, Ga. – waived its right to a hearing, entered into a stipulatio

agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $1,200 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 2014

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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.: 11-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Fairview Sale Barn, Inc. Resulting in a $2,500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2014 – 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

Fairview Sale Barn, Inc., Fairview, Ill. – waived its right to a hearing, entered into a stipulatio

agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $2,500 after GIPSA found that it operated with 

shortages 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 2014

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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.: 12-1

Weldon Glidewell, d/b/a Minerals Wells Stockyards Company Have Been Assessed a $11,000 

Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014 – On December 19, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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

decision with Weldon Glidewell (Glidewell), doing business as Mineral Wells Stockyards 

Company, Mineral Wells, Texas

Glidewell has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to deposit in the custodial account for shippers’ proceeds an amount equal to the 

proceeds receivable from the purchase by Glidewell and others of livestock consigned for 

sale on a commission basis;

• failing to properly maintain and use the custodial account for shippers’ proceeds;

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

which issued checks are drawn to pay such checks when presented; and

• failing to pay, when due, the full purchase price for livestock purchased in commerce

Glidewell has also been assessed an $11,000 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 2014

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Release No.: 13-1

Larry K. Smeal, Jr. Has Been Assessed a $3,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014 – On January 7, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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

decision with Larry K. Smeal (Smeal), Jr., Frostproof, F

Smeal 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 filing and maintaining an adequate bond or 

its equivalent; and

• engaging in business in any capacity for which bonding is required under the P&S Act and 

regulations without first becoming properly registered.

Smeal has also 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 2014

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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Stockyards Administration

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 14-1

Derek W. Crites, d/b/a DC Farms and Wayne H. Crites Have Been Assessed a $15,000 Civil 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014 – On November 12, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agricultu

issued a default decision against Derek W. Crites, doing business as DC Farms, and Wayne

H. Crites, Moorefield, W.V., which became final and effective December 23, 2013.

Derek W. and Wayne H. Crites have been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay

when due, the full purchase for livestock purchases

They have also been assessed a $15,000 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 2014

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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.: 15-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Algona Livestock, LLC, Daniel and Darla Vonnahme Resulting in a 

$1,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014 – 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

Algona Livestock, LLC, Daniel and Darla Vonnahme, Algona, Iowa – waived their right to a 

hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $1,000 after 

GIPSA found that they had 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 2014

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 16-1

Carlisle Livestock Market, Inc. Has Been Assessed A $500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2014 – On February 4, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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

with Carlisle Livestock Market, Inc. (Carlisle), Carlisle, P

Carlisle has been ordered to cease and desist from operating a scale without a printing 

device

Carlisle has been assessed a $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 2014

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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.: 17-1

Randy Welter Has Been Assessed An $8,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2014 – On February 4, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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

with Randy Welter (Welter), Holy Cross, Iowa

Welter has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• directing market personnel to generate, or otherwise causing to be generated, invoices 

that markup livestock prices without authorization and collecting undisclosed profits based 

on the marked up prices beyond authorized commissions;

• generating or cause 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 represent livestock had been resold through the ring at the 

market the same day they were purchased when such livestock had not in fact been 

resold through the ring at the livestock market;

• purchase invoices that list purchase prices for livestock that are higher than the actual 

purchase prices; and

• failing to provide to the purchaser of livestock a true and accurate written account of all 

livestock purchases

He has 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 2014

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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.: 18-1

Gene Schatz Has Been Ordered to Cease and Desist from Violating the Packers and Stockyards 

Act

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2014 – On February 5, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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

with Gene Schatz, Lovell, Wyo

Gene Schatz has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to maintain accounts, records 

and memoranda which fully and correctly disclose all transactions involved in his business

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 2014

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 19-1

Bryan Spivey Has Been Assessed A $2,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2014 – On December 23, 2013, the U.S. Department 

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

decision with Bryan Spivey (Spivey), Dublin, Texas

Spivey 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;

• engaging in business in any capacity for which bonding is required without first becoming 

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

• purchasing livestock and 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

He has also been assessed a $2,000 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 2014

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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.: 20-1

Empacadora y Procesadora del Sur Inc., f/d/b/a S.J. Meat Processing, Inc., and Carlos C. 

Rodriquez-Alonso Have Been Assessed a $30,750 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2014 – On February 18, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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

with Empacadora y Processing, Inc. (Empacadora), formerly doing business as S.J. Me

Processing, Inc., and Carlos C. Rodriquez-Alonso (Rodriquez-Alonso), Coamo, Puerto Ri

Empacadora and Rodriquez-Alonso have been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to pay the full amount of the purchase price for livestock within the time period 

required by the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act and the regulations; and

• failing to settle and make payments for livestock purchased on a carcass weight or carcass 

grade and weight basis on actual hot carcass weights

Empacadora and Rodriquez-Alonso have also been assessed a $30,750 civil penalty, 

$15,750 of which will be held in abeyance pending their compliance with the provisions of the 

Understanding with Respect to Civil Penalty entered into by the parties

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 2014

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 21-1

David Mosner, Inc. Has Been Assessed A $5,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2014 – On February 19, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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

with David Mosner (Mosner), Bronx, N.

Mosner has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, when due, the full purchase 

price for livestock purchased

He has also 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 2014

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News Release Grain Inspection,

Packers and

Stockyards Administration

STOP 3601

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.: 22-1

C.H. Cattle Company, LLC and Leonard Craig Hammond Has Been Assessed A $6,000 Civil 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2014 – On February 19, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

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

with C.H. Cattle Company, LLC (C.H. Cattle) and Leonard Craig Hammond (Hammon

Glade Spring, Va

C.H Cattle and Hammond have been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, when

due, the full amount of the purchase price for livestock

They have also been assessed a $6,000 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 2014

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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

GIPSA Settles a Case with Yankton Livestock Auction Market, Inc. Resulting in a $2,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2014 – 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

Yankton Livestock Auction Market, Inc., Yankton, S.D. – waived its right to a hearing, enter

into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $2,000 after GIPSA found that 

they had 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 2014

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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.: 24-1

James Steven Kemp Has Been Assessed a $4,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 11, 2014 – On March 5, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

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

with James Steven Kemp (Kemp), Pleasant Shade, TN

Kemp has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, when due, the full amount of 

purchase price for livestock purchased

Kemp has also been assessed a $4,500 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 2014

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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.: 25-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Ryan D. Caldwell Resulting in a $1,650 Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 11, 2014 – 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 D. Caldwell, Danville, Ky. – waived his right to a hearing, entered into a stipulatio

agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $1,650 after GIPSA found that he 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 2014

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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

GIPSA Settles a Case with Jason Stewart Resulting in a $500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 11, 2014 – 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

Jason Stewart, Hastings, Minn. – waived his right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation

agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $500 after GIPSA found that he

kept inadequate records in that he did not keep or obtain scale tickets to verify all the live 

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 2014

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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

GIPSA Alleges Daniel S. McClellan Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Daniel S. McClellan

(McClellan), Fort Mead, Fla.

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

• issued checks in payment for livestock which were returned because McClellan did not 

maintain sufficient funds on deposit to cover the checks when presented.

GIPSA filed a complaint against McClellan on February 6, 2014. 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, McClellan may be ordered to cease and desist 

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

penalty

McClellan 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 2014

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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.: 28-1

Dixie Livestock Market, Inc. and Tammy Sikes Have Been Assessed a $38,750 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2014 – On March 4, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

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

with Dixie Livestock Market, Inc. (Dixie Livestock) and Tammy Sikes (Sikes), Collins, Ga

Dixie Livestock and Sikes have been ordered to cease and desist from:

• collecting commissions for livestock that was neither consigned to Dixie Livestock nor sold 

through the ring at Dixie Livestock;

• 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 false or deceptive pretense upon any person in connection with the 

purchase or sale of livestock;

• generating or permitting to be generated, at the request or direction of another person, 

false or misleading records in connection with 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 through the ring by Dixie Livestock that had been purchased at Dixie Livestock 

earlier the same day;

• purchase invoices and accounts of sale that listed fabricated prices for livestock;

• purchase invoices and accounts of sale that listed fabricated weights for livestock;

• purchase invoices that listed purchase prices for livestock that were higher than the 
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actual purchase prices; and

• accounts of sale that falsely represented that livestock had been consigned to Dixie 

Livestock and sold through the ring at Dixie Livestock;

• otherwise entering into, continuing in, or cooperating in any agreements, 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 false or deceptive pretense upon any person in connection with the purchase 

or sale of livestock;

• making, issuing, or circulating any false or misleading record concerning the prices or 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

Dixie Livestock and Sikes 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 P&S Act

Dixie Livestock and Sikes have also been assessed a $38,750 civil penalty

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
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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

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Release No.: 29-1

Christopher J. Bartels, d/b/a Bartels Packing, Bartels Packing, Inc., Walt’s Wholesale Meats, Inc.

Have Been Assessed a $750 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2014 – On March 7, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

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

with Christopher J. Bartels, doing business as Bartels Packing (Bartels), Bartels Packing,

Inc., Walt’s Wholesale Meats, Inc. (Walt’s Wholesale Meats), Eugene, O

Bartels and Walt’s Wholesale Meats have been assessed a $750 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 2014

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 31-1

Troy O. Moore, d/b/a Stephenville Cattle Company and TM Cattle Company Has Been Assessed 

a $3,600 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2014 – On February 20, 2014, the U.S. Department o

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

consent decision with Troy O. Moore (Moore), doing business as Stephenville Cattl

Company and TM Cattle Company, Stephenville, Texas

Moore has been ordered to cease and desist from purchasing livestock and failing

to pay, when due, for livestock purchases

Moore has been ordered to maintain records to document all purchase and sales

transactions conducted as a livestock dealer and has been assessed a civil penalty in the

amount of $3,600

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 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 32-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Cargill Meat Solutions, Inc. Resulting in a $10,175 Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Gra

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

Cargill Meat Solutions, Inc., Wichita, KS – waived its right to a hearing, entered into a

stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $10,175 after GIPSA found that they 

failed to ensure accurate carcass 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 2014

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 33-1

Plainville Livestock Commission, Inc. and Tyler Gillum Have Been Assessed a $16,000 Civil 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2014 – On March 4, 2014, the U.S. Department 

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

consent decision with Plainville Livestock Commission, Inc. (Plainville Livestock) an

Tyler Gillum (Gillum), Plainville, Kan

Plainville Livestock and Gillum have been ordered to cease and desist from:

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

• failing to keep and maintain accounts, records, and memoranda that fully and

correctly disclose all transactions involved in their business

They have also been assessed a $16,000 civil penalty

The consent decision resolves a complaint that was filed against Plainville Livestock and 

Gillum on February 27, 2014

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 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 34-1

Jerry O. Smith Has Been Assessed a $33,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2014 – On December 3, 2013, the U.S. Departme

of Agriculture issued a default decision against Jerry O. Smith (Smith), Vernon, FL

which became final and effective March 11, 2014.

Smith has been ordered to cease and desist from:

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

• issuing checks for payment of poultry purchases without maintaining sufficient funds on 

deposit and available in the account upon which the checks are drawn

He has also been 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
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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 35-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Farmers Livestock Market Resulting in a $250 Penalty

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Gra

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

Farmers Livestock Market, Oakdale, Calif. – waived its right to a hearing, entered into a

stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $250 after GIPSA found that they had 

operated without maintaining a proper financial instrument.

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: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 36-1

GIPSA Alleges Keosauqua Sales Company, Inc., Bill Goehring and Becky Goehring Violated the 

Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Keosauqua Sales 

Company, Inc. (Keosauque Sales), Bill Goehring and Becky Goehring, Keosauqua, Iowa,

failed to properly maintain its custodial account in that they failed to deposit in its custodial 

account, within the time prescribed by section 201.42 of the regulations, an amount equal to

the proceeds receivable from the sale of consigned

GIPSA filed a complaint against Keosauque Sales, Bill and Becky Goehring on February 26, 

2014. 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, Keosauqu

Sales, Bill and Becky Goehring may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the 

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

Keosauqua Sales, under the direction, management, and control of Bill and Becky Goehring 

was engaged in the business of a livestock dealer buying or 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

Bill Goehring was president of Keosauqua Sales; owner of 50% of the stock issued 

by Keosauqua Sales and responsible, along with Becky Goehring, for the direction, 

management, and control of Keosauqua Sales

Becky Goehring was secretary of Keosauqua Sales; owner of 50% of the stock issued by 

Keosauqua Sales and responsible, along with Bill Goehring, for the direction, management, 

and control of Keosauqua Sales

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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 37-1

GIPSA Alleges Calvin Plummer, Jr. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Calvin Plummer, Jr

(Plummer), Sayre, Okla.

• engaged in the business of a dealer without maintaining an adequate bond or bond 

equivalent;

• purchased livestock and failed to pay the full purchase price for the livestock purchased;

• wrote checks without having sufficient funds on deposit; and

• as of the date of this complaint, owes livestock sellers approximately $30,000 for livestock 

purchases

GIPSA filed a complaint against Plummer 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, Plummer may be ordered to cease and desist 

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

penalty

Plummer 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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 38-1

Hughey P. Weyandt, III, d/b/a Morrison’s Cove Livestock Auction Has Been Assessed a $25,000 

Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2014 – On March 13, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

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

with Hughey P. Weyandt, III, doing business as Morrison’s Cove Livestock Auction

(Weyandt), Claysburg, Pa

Weyandt has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to deposit in the custodial account for shippers’ proceeds, within the time prescribed 

an amount equal to the proceeds receivable from the purchase by

• Weyandt and others of livestock consigned for sale on a commission basis; failing to 

properly maintain and use the custodial account for shippers’ proceeds; and

• failing to pay, when due, the full purchase price for livestock purchased in commerce

Weyandt has been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $25,000

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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 39-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Scott Lang, d/b/a Lang Cattle Company Resulting in a $2,125 Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2014 – 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

Scott Lang, doing business as Lang Cattle, Co., Fowler, Kan. – waived his right to a hearing

entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $2,125 after GIPSA 

found that he operated without maintaining a proper financial instrument .

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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 40-1

Jason T. Glenn and Dustin Burkhart, d/b/a B&G Cattle Have Been Assessed a $15,000 Civil 

Penalty; Complaint against Amy Burkhart Dismissed

WASHINGTON, April 10, 2014 – On January 29, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

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

decision with Jason T. Glenn (Glenn) and Dustin Burkhart (Burkhart), doing business as B&G

Cattle, Paso Robles, Calif

Glenn and Burkhart have been ordered to cease and desist from:

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

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

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

equivalent

Glenn and Burkhart have been ordered to maintain accounts, records, and memoranda that 

fully and correctly discloses all transactions involved in their business and have also been 

assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $15,000

Simultaneous to filing of this consent decision, GIPSA also agreed to dismiss its complaint 

against a third respondent, Amy Burkhart, doing business as B&G Cattle

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 2014

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 41-1

Larry M. Lindsey Suspended and Lindsey Cattle Company, Inc. Prohibited from Registering for 

Violating the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, April 10, 2014 – On March 10, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

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

with Larry M. Lindsey (Lindsey) and Lindsey Cattle Company, Inc. (Lindsey Cattle), Trenton

Fla

Lindsey and Lindsey Cattle have been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay the full 

amount of the purchase price for livestock and failing to pay for livestock before the close of 

the next business day following each purchase of livestock

Lindsey’s registration with the Secretary was suspended for 30 days from the effective date 

of this order. During this time Lindsey was not to operate in any capacity that is subject to the

P&S Act and Regulations

Lindsey Cattle is prohibited from applying for registration under the Packers and Stockyards 

(P&S) Act and operating in any capacity that is subject to the P&S Act and Regulations for 

one ear from the effective date of this 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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 42-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Palmyra Livestock Market, Inc. Resulting in a $575 Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 10, 2014 – 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

Palmyra Livestock Market, Inc., Palmyra, Neb. – waived its right to a hearing, entered int

a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $575 after GIPSA found that it 

had custodial account shortages and failed to reimburse its custodial account, when due, 

resulting in custodial 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 2014

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 43-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Bropack Enterprises, LLC, Anthony Di Maria and Robert Beechinor

Resulting in a $5,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 10, 2014 – 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

Bropack Enterprises, LLC, Anthony Di Maria and Robert Beechinor, Pico Rivera, Calif. –

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

penalty of $5,000 after GIPSA found that they operated without a financial instrument and 

failed to pay within the time period required by the P&S Act 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 2014

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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.: 44-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Tommy B. Welch, d/b/a TBW Cattle Resulting in a $4,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 10, 2014 – 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

Tommy B. Welch, d/b/a TBW Cattle, Sophia, N.C. – waived his right to a hearing, entered in

a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $4,000 after GIPSA found that he 

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 2014

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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.: 45-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Producers Livestock Marketing Association Resulting in a $2,025 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2014 – 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

Producers Livestock Marketing Association, Omaha, Neb. – waived its right to a hearing,

entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $2,025 after GIPSA 

found that it failed to provide a true and accurate written account including accurate 

commission amounts

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 2014

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 46-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Ricky Fisher, d/b/a Ricky Fisher Livestock Resulting in a $1,250 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 22, 2014 – 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

Ricky Fisher, doing business as Ricky Fisher Livestock, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. -- waived

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

$1,250 after GIPSA found that he issued insufficient funds checks and 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 2014

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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.: 47-1

Josephine E. Bonaccurso, Inc., d/b/a Salem Packing Co., and Samuel Bonaccurso Have Been 

Assessed a $462,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2014 – On March 25, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

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

Josephine E. Bonaccurso, Inc., doing business as Salem Packing Co., and Samu

Bonaccurso, Salem, N.J. Josephine E. Bonaccurso, Inc. and Samuel Bonaccurso have b

ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to make timely payments for livestock; and

• failing to pay the full amount of the purchase price for their livestock purchases before 

the close of the next business day following the livestock purchases and the transfer of 

possession of the purchased livestock

Josephine E. Bonaccurso, Inc. and Samuel Bonaccurso have also been assessed 

$462,000 civil penalty

The Administrative Law Judge’s November 25, 2013, Decision and Order is adopted as the 

final order in this proceeding.

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 2014

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 48-1

Jeremy T. Byrd, d/b/a T Byrd Cattle Co. Has Been Assessed a $25,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2014 – On February 5, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agricultur

issued a default decision against Jeremy T. Byrd (Byrd), doing business as T Byrd Cattle C

Grapeland, Texas, which became final and effective May 8, 2014.

Byrd has been ordered to cease and desist from:

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

• operating without a bond or bond equivalent

He has also been assessed a $25,000 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 2014

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 49-1

Leader Meret Halal Meat Corp. and Murat Gumus Have Been Assessed a $7,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2014 – On April 28, 2014, the U.S. Department 

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

consent decision with Leader Meret Halal Meat Corp. (Leader Meret) and Murat Gumu

(Gumus), Brooklyn, N.

Leader Meret and Gumus have been ordered to cease and desist from:

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

• engaging in operations subject to the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act without 

maintaining an adequate bond or bond equivalent; and

• issuing checks in payment for livestock purchases with insufficient funds to cover the 

checks

They have also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $7,500

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 2014

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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.: 50-1

Christopher J. Bartels, dba Bartels Packing

Has Been Assessed a $15,750 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2014 – On March 13, 2014, the U.S. Department 

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

consent decision with Christopher J. Bartels (Bartels), doing business as Bartels Packing

Eugene, Ore

Bartels has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, when due, the

full purchase price of livestock

Bartels has also been assessed a $15,750 civil penalty

The consent decision resolves a complaint that was filed against Bartels on

February 6, 2014

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 2014

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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.: 51-1

GIPSA Alleges T&J Meat Packing, Inc. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Gra

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

T&J Meat Packing, Inc. (T&J), Chicago Heights, Ill

• purchased livestock from four different livestock sellers and failed to deliver to the livestock 

sellers or their duly authorized representatives the full amount of the purchase price before 

the close of the next business day following each purchase of livestock and the transfer of 

possession thereof; and

• purchased livestock pursuant to written contracts with credit terms which lacked the packer 

trust waiver required by section 201.200 of the Regulation

GIPSA filed a complaint against T&J on March 18, 2014. The complaint can be

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

allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, T&J may be ordered to cease and

desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act and/or assessed a civil

penalty

T&J 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 2014

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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.: 52-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with FPL Foods, LLC and Francois Leger Resulting in a $25,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2014 – 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

FPL Foods, LLC and Francois Leger, Augusta, Ga. – waived their right to a hearing, entered

into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $25,000 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 2014

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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.: 53-1

Keith Jensen, d/b/a Keith Jensen Livestock Has Been Assessed a $10,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2014 – On May 8, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grai

Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision with Keith 

Jensen (Jensen), doing business as Keith Jensen Livestock, Langford, S.

Jensen has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, when due, for livestock 

purchases

Jensen has also been assessed a $10,000 civil penalty

The consent decision resolves a complaint that was filed against Jensen on May 7, 2014.

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 2014

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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

Keith Jensen, d/b/a Keith Jensen Livestock Has Been Assessed a $10,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2014 – On May 8, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grai

Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision with Keith 

Jensen (Jensen), doing business as Keith Jensen Livestock, Langford, S.

Jensen has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to pay, when due, for livestock 

purchases

Jensen has also been assessed a $10,000 civil penalty

The consent decision resolves a complaint that was filed against Jensen on May 7, 2014.

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 2014

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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.: 54-1

Rodney Rasco, d/b/a Rodney Rasco/R&R Farms Has Been Assessed a $1,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2014 – On April 22, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

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

with Rodney Rasco (Rasco), doing business as Rodney Rasco/R&R Farms, Carthage, Miss

Rasco has been ordered to cease and desist from engaging in operations subject to the 

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

maintaining an adequate bond or bond equivalent

Rasco has also been assessed a $1,000 civil penalty

The consent decision resolves a complaint that was filed against Rasco on April 18, 2014.

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 2014

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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.: 55-1

Michael Allen Hatcher Has Been Assessed a $7,650 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2014 – On April 11, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

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

with Michael Allen Hatcher (Hatcher), Columbia, Ky

Hatcher has been ordered to cease and desist from:

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

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

sufficient funds to cover the checks when presented for payment.

He has also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $7,650

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 2014

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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.: 56-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Randy W. Miller, d/b/a A-1 Livestock Resulting in a $2,800 Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2014 – 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

Randy W. Miller, doing business as A-1 Livestock, Chewelah, Wash. – waived his right to 

hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $2,800 after 

GIPSA found that he failed to pay, when due, for livestock and operated without a financial 

instrument

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 2014

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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.: 57-1

GIPSA Alleges Hatch Auction, Inc., d/b/a Cow House Auction and Raymond L. Hatch Violated the 

Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Hatch Auction, 

Inc. (Hatch Auction), doing business as Cow House Auction and Raymond L. Hatch (Hatch)

Fruitland, N.M., failed to maintain and properly use their custodial account resulting i

shortages in their custodial account in that they failed to deposit into the account an amount 

equal to the proceeds receivable from the sale of consigned livestock within the time 

prescribed in the Regulations

GIPSA filed a complaint against Hatch Auction and Hatch on April 3, 2014. 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, Hatch Auction and Hatch may 

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

suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Hatch Auction, under the direction, management, and control of Hatch was engaged in the 

business of conducting and operating an auction market 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

Hatch was co-owner of Hatch Auction and responsible for the day-to-day direction, 

management and control of Hatch Auction including the acts and practices referred to 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 2014

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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.: 58-1

GIPSA Alleges Leo Heinrich, d/b/a Heinrich Cattle Co. Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Leo Heinrich 

(Heinrich), doing business as Heinrich Cattle Co., Bowman, N.D., purchased livestock a

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

GIPSA filed a complaint against Heinrich on April 1, 2014. 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, Heinrich may be ordered to cease and desist from 

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

Heinrich was engaged in the business of a dealer or 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 2014

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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.: 59-1

Jack and Sandra Berry, d/b/a Clinton Livestock Auction Have Been Assessed a $10,000 Civil 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 28, 2014 – On May 15, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

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

with Jack and Sandra Berry, doing business as Clinton Livestock Auction, Clinton, Okla

Jack and Sandra Berry have been ordered to cease and desist from:

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

with the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act; and

• failing to deposit in the custodial account for shippers’ proceeds, within the time prescribed 

in the Regulations, an amount equal to the proceeds receivable for sales of consigned 

livestock

Jack and Sandra Berry have been ordered to keep and maintain accounts, records, and

memoranda which fully and correctly discloses the true nature of all transactions involved in 

their business

They have also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $10,000

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 2014

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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

Hughey P. Weyandt, III Has Been Assessed a $17,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 28, 2014 – On May 15, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

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

with Hughey P. Weyandt, III (Weyandt), Claysburg, Pa. Weyandt has been ordered to ceas

and desist from:

• engaging in or using any unfair or deceptive practice or device in connection with 

receiving, marketing, buying, or selling on a commission basis or otherwise handling of 

livestock; and

• failing to keep and maintain records which fully and correctly disclose all transactions 

involved in his business as a market agency, such as, all purchase and sale invoices, 

balance sheets, income statements, monthly reconciliations and documents necessary to 

trace payments made for livestock purchases

Weyandt has also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $17,000

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 2014

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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.: 61-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with William Glynn Robinson, d/b/a JDR Farms Resulting in a $1,000 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, May 28, 2014 – 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

William Glynn Robinson, doing business as JDR Farms, West Point, Miss. – waived his right

to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $1,000 

after GIPSA found that he 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 2014

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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.: 62-1

Paul Day Has Been Assessed a $4,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2014 – On November 25, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agricultur

issued a Decision and Order by Reason of Admissions against Paul Day, Alva, Okla., which

became final and effective May 22, 2014.

Paul Day 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 without filing and maintaining an adequate bond or bond equivalent 

and without first becoming properly registered; and

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

Paul Day is prohibited from being registered and from engaging in any activities for which 

registration is required under the P&S Act for one year and thereafter until he demonstrates 

to the satisfaction of Packers and Stockyards Program that he has an adequate bond or 

bond equivalent, that he has paid in full the assessed civil penalties, and that he is in full 

compliance with the P&S Act

He has also been assessed a $4,000 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 2014

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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.: 63-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Rockingham Livestock Sales, Inc., James I. Chambers, and Stevan A. 

Chambers Resulting in a $5,500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2014 – 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

Rockingham Livestock Sales, Inc., James I. Chambers, President, and Stevan A. Chamber

Vice President and Secretary, Harrison burg, Va. – waived their right to a hearing, entered

into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $5,500 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 2014

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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.: 64-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Harold B. Lewis, Jeff Schieber, & Newkirk Farmers-Ranchers 

Livestock Auction, LLC Resulting in a $4,400 Penalty

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2014 – 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

Harold B. Lewis, Jeff Schieber, & Newkirk Farmers-Ranchers Livestock Auction, LLC,

Newkirk, Okla. – waived their right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement,

and agreed to pay a penalty of $4,400 after GIPSA found that they had 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 2014

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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.: 65-1

USDA Judicial Officer Dismisses Mark Kasmiersky’s Appeal; $4,000 Civil Penalty Still Stands

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2014 – On June 9, 2014, the USDA Judicial Officer (JO) dismissed 

Mark Kasmiersky’s appeal of a March 21, 2013, Default Decision and Order against him. The

JO noted that Kasmiersky’s appeal petition did not remotely conform to the request for an 

appeal petition in 7 CFR § 1.145(a

As a result, the May 21, 2013, Default Decision and Order is final and effective as of June 13, 

2013. According to the terms of that order, Kasmiersky is to cease and desist from engaging

in business in any capacity for which bonding is required under the Packers and Stockyards 

(P&S) Act without filing and maintaining an adequate bond or bond equivalent.

Kasmiersky was prohibited from registering to engage in business subject to the P&S Act 

for a period of 30 days. After the expiration of this 30 day time period, he may submit an

application for registration to the Packers and Stockyards Program along with the required 

bond or bond equivalent

He has also been assessed a $4,000 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 2014

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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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.: 66-1

GIPSA Alleges Ashville Stockyard, Inc., Bradley Plunkett and Tilda Plunkett Violated the Packers 

and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Ashville Stockyard, 

Inc. (Ashville), Bradley Plunkett and Tilda Plunkett, Ashville, Ala., failed to maintai

Ashville’s custodial account in that they failed to deposit in the custodial account, within the 

time prescribed in the Regulations, an amount equal to the proceeds receivable from the 

sale of consigned livestock to Ashville, Bradley and Tilda Plunkett and others resulting in 

deficiencies.

GIPSA filed a complaint against Ashville, Bradley and Tilda Plunkett on May 2, 2014. 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, Ashville, Bradley and Tilda

Plunkett may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards 

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

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

or account of others and as a market agency selling livestock in commerce on a commission 

basis and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture. Bradley Plunkett was president and

100% shareholder of Ashville, registered agent for Ashville, and the person, who, together 

with Tilda Plunkett, has managed, directed, and controlled Ashville, and is not individually 

registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

Tilda Plunkett was secretary and treasurer of Ashville, the person, who, together with Bradley 

Plunkett, has managed, directed, and controlled Ashville, and is not individually 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 2014

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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.: 67-1

GIPSA Alleges Jacob Thompson, d/b/a Jacob Thompson Cattle Co. Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Jacob Thompson 

(Thompson), doing business as Jacob Thompson Cattle, Carthage, Texas:

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

• issued checks in payment for livestock purchased which were returned because he did not 

have and maintain sufficient funds on deposit and available in the account upon which the 

checks were drawn; and

• failed to pay for livestock

GIPSA filed a complaint against Thompson on April 1, 2014. The complaint can

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

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

and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and/or

assessed a civil penalty

Thompson was engaged in the business of buying and selling livestock in

commerce for his own account or the account of others and buying 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 2014

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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.: 68-1

GIPSA Alleges Lake Odessa Livestock Auction, Inc., La Verne Lettinga, Paul Lettinga, and Randy 

Lettinga Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection

Packers and Stockyards Administration has found evidence that Lake Odessa Livestock 

Auction, Inc. (Lake Odessa), La Verne Lettinga, Paul Lettinga, and Randy Lettinga, Lake

Odessa, Mich

• failed to properly maintain it custodial account;

• failed to deposit in its custodial account, within the time prescribed in the Regulations an 

amount equal to the proceeds receivable from the sale of consigned livestock;

• misused its custodial account by transferring custodial account proceeds into its general 

account and other general and custodial accounts;

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

custodial account; and

• falsified records by generating a false invoice and generating and issuing a check in 

payment for livestock purchases that did not occur

GIPSA filed a complaint against Lake Odessa, La Verne, Paul, and Randy Lettinga on May 

13, 2014. 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, Lake Odessa

La Verne, Paul and Randy Lettinga may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the 

Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and assessed a civil penalty
GIPSA News Release 2014

Page 73

Lake Odessa under the direction, management, and control of La Verne, Paul, and Randy 

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

commerce and as a market agency selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis; 

and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

La Verne Lettinga was owner of 100% of the stock issued by Lake Odessa; a registered 

agent for Lake Odessa; engaged in the business of a livestock dealer buying and selling 

livestock in commerce and as a market agency selling livestock in commerce on a 

commission basis; and responsible, along with Paul and Randy Lettinga for the direction, 

management, and control of Lake Odessa

Paul Lettinga was engaged in the business of a livestock dealer buying and selling livestock 

in commerce and as a market agency selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis; 

and responsible, along with Laverne and Randy Lettinga for the direction, management, and 

control of Lake Odessa

Randy Lettinga was engaged in the business of a livestock dealer buying and selling 

livestock in commerce and as a market agency selling livestock in commerce on a 

commission basis; and responsible, along with La Verne and Paul Lettinga for the direction, 

management, and control of Lake Odessa

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 2014

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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.: 69-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with James G. Beyer, a/k/a Jim Beyer, a/k/a Jimmy Beyer, a/k/a J.G. Beyer 

and Erath County Dairy Sales, Inc. Resulting in a $1,500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2014 – 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

James G. Beyer, a/k/a Jim Beyer, a/k/a Jimmy Beyer, a/k/a J.G. Beyer and Erath Coun

Dairy Sales, Inc., Dublin, 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 had 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
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Release No.: 70-1

Vilsack Names Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Members

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2014 --Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the 

appointment of seven members to serve on the United States Department of Agriculture’s 

(USDA) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. The appointees will serve a 3-year ter

“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: Scott E. Averhoff, owner/operator, Scott Averhoff dba SARA Farms,

Waxahachie, Texas; Marvin R. Paulsen, professor emeritus, University of Illinois, Urbana,

Illinois; Timothy D. Paurus, vice president terminal operations, CHS Inc., Inver Grov

Heights, Minn.; Cesar Ramirez, manager, Gavilon Grain LLC, Progreso, Texas; Todd 

Russom, manager, Anheuser-Busch InBev, St. Louis, Missouri; Jessica L. Wilcox, farme

crop insurance agent, Wilcox Farms/CGB Diversified Services, Fairview, Oklahoma; and 

Steven Wirsching, vice president and director, U.S. Wheat Associates, Portland, Oreg

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 annually to advise USDA on the establishment of programs and 

services under the United States Grain Standards Act
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Release No.: 71-1

Victor Leone Has Been Assessed a $1,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2014 – On January 15, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agricultur

issued a Default Decision and Order against Victor Leone, New Hartford, N.Y., which becam

final and effective February 24, 2014.

Victor Leone 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

without maintaining an adequate bond or bond equivalent

Victor Leone has also been ordered to maintain records to document all purchase and sales 

transactions conducted as a livestock dealer

He has been assessed a $1,000 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 2014

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 72-1

Petaluma Livestock Auction Yard, Inc. and Manuel A. Brazil Have Been Assessed a $10,000 Civil 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2014 – On June 5, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

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

with Petaluma Livestock Auction Yard, Inc. (Petaluma) and Manuel A. Brazil (Brazil)

Petaluma, Calif

Petaluma and Brazil have been ordered to cease and desist from failing to maintain their 

“Custodial Account for Shippers’ Proceeds in conformity with the provision of the Regulations 

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

prescribed in the Regulations, amounts equal to the outstanding proceeds receivable for the 

sale of consigned livestock

Petaluma and Brazil have also been assessed a $10,000 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 2014

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 73-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Scott Alan Sanders, d/b/a S.A.S. Dairy and Cathy Sanders, d/b/a Fire 

Lake Jerseys Resulting in a $4,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2014 – 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

Scott Alan Sanders, d/b/a S.A.S. Dairy and Cathy Sanders, d/b/a Fire Lake Jerseys, Turloc

Calif. – 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 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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 74-1

Leo Heinrich, d/b/a Heinrich Cattle Co. Has Been Assessed a $5,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2014 – On June 19, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grai

Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a consent decision with Leo 

Heinrich (Heinrich), doing business as Heinrich Cattle Co., Bowman, N

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

purchase price for livestock

Heinrich has also 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 2014

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 75-1

Stacy Roy Long, d/b/a Long Cattle Company, LLC Has Been Assessed a $33,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2014 – On April 2, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued 

Default Decision and Order against Stacy Roy Long (Long), doing business as Long Cattle 

Company, LLC, Montreal, Mo., which became final and effective May 23, 2014.

Long 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;

• engaging in business in any capacity for which bonding is required under the P&S Act and 

regulations without first becoming properly registered under the P&S Act; and

• failing to pay, when due, the full purchase for livestock purchases when acting as a dealer 

or market agency

He has been assessed a $33,000 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 2014

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 76-1

USDA Incorporates by Reference the 2013 Edition of the National Institute of Standards and 

Technology Handbook 44

WASHINGTON, July 1, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Grai

Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) issued a final rule amending 

Title 9, CFR 201.71(a) to incorporate by reference the 2013 edition of the U.S. Department 

Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44 (NIST Handbook 

44). The amended regulation became effective on June 30, 201

The amended regulation also requires scales and electronic evaluation devices or systems 

used by stockyard owners, market agencies, dealers, packers, swine contractors, and live 

poultry dealers used in commerce to evaluate livestock, livestock carcasses, or live poultry, 

for the purposes of purchase, sale, acquisition, payment or settlement meet applicable 

requirements contained in the General Code, Scales Code, Weights Code, and Electronic 

Evaluation Systems and/or Device Code of the 2013 NIST Handbook 44

The guidance for amending the regulation was based on specifications in Section 5.59 

“Electronic Livestock, Meat, and Poultry Evaluation Systems and/or Devices,” of NIST 

Handbook 44. In turn, NIST Handbook 44 references consensus standards established by

American Society for Testing and Materials International Committee F10 on Livestock, Meat, 

and Poultry Evaluation Systems, a committee made up of members representing industry 

associations, packing companies, instrument manufacturers, academia, and government 

agencies. The regulations under the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act have specific 

requirements for scales and electronic evaluation devices or systems that regulated entities 

use for weighing and evaluating livestock, poultry, or feed and packers purchasing livestock 

on a carcass grade, weight, or grade and weight basis. If requested, GIPSA’s Packers and

Stockyards Program can provide instruction on how to obtain copies of the handbook, which 

includes updated standards for operating, maintaining, and testing scales and standards for 

electronic devices

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 2014

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 77-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Charles A. Horn Resulting in a $1,500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2014 – 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

Charles A. Horn, Atkins, Ark. – waived his right to a hearing, entered into a stipulatio

agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $1,500 after GIPSA found that he 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 2014

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 78-1

Daniel S. McClellan Has Been Assessed a $10,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 15 , 2014 – On April 25, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agricultur

issued a Default Decision and Order against Daniel S. McClellan (McClellan), Fort Meade,

Fla., which became final and effective June 5, 2014.

McCellan 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 prices for livestock purchases; and

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

deposit and available in the account upon which such checks are drawn to pay such 

checks when presented

McClellan was prohibited from registering or operating as a registrant under the

Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act for a period of two weeks and has been assessed a

$10,500 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 2014

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 79-1

Powell Livestock, Inc. and Hugh B. Powell Have Been Assessed a $5,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 22, 2014 – On July 14, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grai

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

Powell Livestock, Inc. (Powell Livestock) and Hugh B. Powell (Powell), Smithfield, N.C.

Powell Livestock and Powell have been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to properly maintain its Custodial Account for Shippers’ Proceeds;

• failing to deposit in the custodial account for shippers’ proceeds, within the time prescribed 

in section 201.42 of the Regulations, an amount equal to the proceeds receivable for sales

of consigned livestock;

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

specifically permitted in section 201.42(d) of the Regulations; and

• operating while Powell Livestock’s current liabilities exceed its current assets

Powell Livestock and Powell have also 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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 80-1

David Shaw Has Been Assessed a $33,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 22, 2014 – On July 16, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grai

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

David Shaw (Shaw), Mesquite, Texas

Shaw has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• engaging in operations subject to the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act without being 

properly registered with the Secretary of Agriculture and without first obtaining the requisite 

bond or bond equivalent;

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

• failing to pay the full purchase price for livestock;

• failing to maintain adequate records; and

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

deposit and available in the account upon which the checks were drawn

Shaw is prohibited from engaging in business subject to the P&S Act for a period of 300 days 

and continuing thereafter until he demonstrates to the Packers and Stockyards Program 

that he is in full compliance with the P&S Act, Regulations, the Understanding Regarding 

Suspension and Civil Penalty Terms accompanying this order, and this order

The consent decision resolves a complaint that was filed against Shaw on July 14, 2014.

Shaw was also assessed a $33,000 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 2014

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 81-1

Donnie Miller Has Been Assessed a $22,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 22, 2014 – On July 14, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grai

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

Donnie Miller (Miller), Starkville, Miss. Miller has 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 based on fictitious or deceptive information, including, but 

not limited to, marking up livestock prices and collecting undisclosed profits;

• generating or causing to be generated false or misleading records;

• failing to operate in compliance with section 201.44 of the Regulations, including, but

not limited to, failing to provide to the purchaser of livestock a true written account of the 

purchase;

• failing to operate in compliance with section 201.53 of the Regulations, including, but not

limited to, making, issuing, or circulating any false or misleading records concerning the 

prices or sale of livestock; and

• failing to operate in compliance with section 201.55 of the Regulations, including, but not

limited to, failing to base the payment of livestock on the actual weight of the livestock

Miller has been ordered to keep and maintain accounts, records, and memoranda which fully 

and correctly discloses the true nature of all transactions involved in his business and has 

also been assessed a $22,000 civil penalty

The consent decision resolves a complaint that was filed against Miller.

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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 82-1

Newman Livestock-11, Inc. Has Been Assessed a $62,400 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2014 – On June 4, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issue

a Default Decision and Order against Newman Livestock-11, Inc., Newman, Calif., whic

became final and effective July 10, 2014.

Newman Livestock-11, Inc. and its agents and employees have 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 sufficient funds on 

deposit and available in the account upon which such checks are drawn to pay such 

checks when presented

Newman Livestock-11, Inc. has been assessed a $62,400 civil penalt

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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 83-1

T&J Meat Packing, Inc. Has Been Assessed a $16,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2014 – On July 18, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grai

Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a Consent Decision and 

Order with T&J Meat Packing, Inc. (T&J), Chicago Heights, Il

T&J has been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to pay livestock dealers or their duly authorized representatives the full amount of 

the purchase price for livestock before the close of the next business day following each 

purchase of livestock; and

• purchasing livestock on credit unless T&J enters into credit agreements with the sellers of 

livestock that comply with the requirements of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act and 

Regulations

Within 30 days from the effective date of this Consent Decision and Order, T&J will terminate 

any and all credit agreements with livestock sellers that do not comply with the requirements 

of the P&S Act and section 201.200 of the Regulations. Any subsequent agreements for th

purchase of livestock on credit must comply with the requirement of the P&S Act and section 

201.200 of the Regulation

T&J has also been assessed a $16,500 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 2014

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Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 84-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Bill J. Eberle, d/b/a Bill Eberle Livestock Resulting in a $15,000 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2014 – 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

Bill J. Eberle, d/b/a Bill Eberle Livestock, Pine Village, Ind. – waived its right to a hearing

entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $1,500 after GIPSA 

found that it arbitrarily assigned light carcasses and condemns to seller, false carcass 

weights, and failed to provide seller with accountings that fully and correctly disclose 

transactions

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 2014

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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.: 85-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Sheridan Livestock Auction Company Resulting in a $1,500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2014 – 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

Sheridan Livestock Auction Company, Rushville, Neb. – waived its right to a hearing, entered

into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $1,500 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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 86-1

Trenton Dale Saulters, d/b/a Trent Saulters Has Been Assessed a $4,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2014 – On January 8, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agricultur

issued a Default Decision and Order against Trenton Dale Saulters (Saulters), doing 

business as Trent Saulters, Waco, Texas, which became final and effective July 8, 2014.

Saulters and his agents and employees have 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 filing and maintaining an adequate bond or 

its equivalent and without first becoming properly registered under the P&S Act;

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

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

deposit and available in the account upon which such checks are drawn to pay such 

checks when presented

Saulters is prohibited from registering to engage in business subject to the P&S Act for a 

period of 18 weeks beginning on the effective date of this Order. After 18 weeks, on or about

November 11, 2014, Saulters may submit an application for registration to the Packers and 

Stockyards Program along with the required bond or bond equivalent

Saulters has also been assessed a $4,000 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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 87-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with S&W Cattle, LLC and Clinton E. Sykes and Harold L. Webb Resulting 

in a $1,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2014 – 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

S&W Cattle, LLC and Clinton E. Sykes and Harold L. Webb, Lebanon, Va. – waived the

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

$1,000 after GIPSA found that they failed to have their scale tested twice a year

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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 88-1

Gary N. Nelson Shifflett, Jr., d/b/a Nelson Shifflett Livestock Has Been Assessed a $5,000 Civil 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2014 – On June 12, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agricultu

issued a Default Decision and Order against Gary N. Nelson Shifflett, Jr. (Shifflett), doing 

business as Nelson Shifflett Livestock, Grottoes, Va., which became final and effective July 

24, 2014

Shifflett and his agents and employees have 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 its equivalent

Shifflett has also been assessed a $5,000 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 2014

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Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 89-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Rod and Bonnie Balcao and Chino Livestock Market, Inc. Resulting in 

a $1,200 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2014 – 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

Rod and Bonnie Bolcao, Chino Livestock Market, Inc., Chino, Calif. – waived their right to 

hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $1,200 after 

GIPSA found that one of their key employees was buying for his own 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 2014

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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 Anthony Anderson Resulting in a $3,500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2014 – 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

Anthony Anderson, Gatesville, Texas – waived his right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation 

agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $3,500 after GIPSA found that he 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 2014

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Release No.: 91-1

Keosauqua Sales Company, Inc., Bill Goehring and Becky Goehring Have Been Assessed a 

$5,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, August 20, 2014 – On July 18, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a Consent Decision 

and Order with Keosauqua Sales Company, Inc. (Keosauqua Sales), Bill Goehring and

Becky Goehring, Keosauqua, Iowa

Keosauqua Sales and Bill and Becky Goehring have been ordered to cease and desist from:

• failing to deposit in their custodial account for shippers proceeds, an amount equal to the 

proceeds receivable from the sale of consigned livestock;

• failing to timely reimburse their custodial account for shippers proceeds for their purchases 

within the time prescribed in section 201.42 of the Regulations; an

• failing to maintain their custodial account for shippers proceeds in strict conformity with 

section 201.42 of the Regulation

The respondents are suspended for 14 days. However, the suspension will be held in

abeyance for one year provided that they obey the cease and desist order. At the end of the

one year period, if they abide by the terms of this Consent Decision, the suspension will be 

extinguished

Keosauqua Sales and Bill and Becky Goehring have also been assessed a $5,500 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 2014

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Release No.: 92-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Hardrock Cattle Company, LLC and John Stone Resulting in a $2,000 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2014 – 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

Hardrock Cattle Company, LLC and John Stone, Palestine, Texas – 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 issued insufficient funds checks and 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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 93-1

GIPSA Alleges Ravenna Auction, LLC, Paul Lettinga And Randy Lettinga Violated the Packers 

and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 04, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Ravenna Auction, 

LLC (Ravenna), Paul Lettinga and Randy Lettinga, Ravenna Mich.

• failed to properly maintain its custodial account; and

• had shortages in its custodial account due, in part, to its failure to deposit in its custodial 

account, within the time prescribed in the Regulations, an amount equal to the proceeds 

receivable from the sale of consigned livestock; its deposit of custodial funds into its 

general accounts; and the deduction of bank charges from the custodial account

GIPSA filed a complaint against Ravenna, Paul and Randy Lettinga on May 13, 2014.

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

html. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Ravenna, Paul and Randy

Lettinga may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards 

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

Ravenna, under the direction, management, and control of Paul and Randy Lettinga was

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

basis; and was registered with the Secretary of Agriculture as a market agency to sell 

livestock in commerce on a commission basis

Randy Lettinga was president and treasurer of Ravenna; registered agency for Ravenna;

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

basis; and responsible, along with Paul Lettinga, for the direction, management, and control 

of Ravenna
GIPSA News Release 2014

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Paul Lettinga was vice president and secretary of Ravenna; engaged in the business of a

market agency selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis; and responsible, along 

with Randy Lettinga, for the direction, management, and control of Ravenna

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 2014

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Release No.: 94-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Travis Broocke Resulting in a $1,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2014 – 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

Travis Broocke, Jonesburg, Mo. – waived his right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation

agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $1,000 after GIPSA found that he operated with 

an expired registration and failed to comply with annual reporting requirements

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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 95-1

GIPSA Alleges Barrow Land and Livestock, LLC, Linda K. Barrow, Dean Barrow and Justin 

Barrow Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Oct. 06, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Barrow Land and 

Livestock, LLC (Barrow Land), Linda K. Barrow, Dean Barrow, and Justin Barrow, Ogden,

Utah:

• issued checks in payment for livestock purchases which were returned unpaid by the bank 

upon which they were drawn;

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

purchased; and

• failed to keep and maintain accounts, records, and memoranda which fully and correctly 

disclosed all the transactions involved in their business subject to the Packers and 

Stockyards (P&S) Act

GIPSA filed a complaint against Barrow Land, Linda K., Dean, and Justin Barrow on July 24, 

2014. 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, Barrow Land

Linda K., Dean, and Justin Barrow may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the

P&S Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty

Barrow Land, under the direction, management, and control of Linda K. Barrow, Dean Barrow

and Justin Barrow was engaged in the business of a livestock dealer buying and selling 

livestock in commerce; as a market agency selling livestock in commerce on a commission 

basis; and is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture
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Linda K. Barrow is 100% owner of Barrow Land; registered agent for Barrow Land; engaged

in the business of a livestock dealer buying or selling livestock in commerce and as a market 

agency selling livestock in commerce on a commission basis; and is responsible, along with 

Dean Barrow and Justin Barrow, for the direction, management, and control of Barrow Land

Dean Barrow was engaged in the business of a livestock dealer buying or selling livestock 

in commerce and as a market agency selling livestock in commerce on a commission 

basis; and responsible, along with Linda K. Barrow and Justin Barrow, for the direction,

management, and control of Barrow Land

Justin Barrow was engaged in the business of a livestock dealer buying or selling livestock 

in commerce and as a market agency selling livestock in commerce on a commission 

basis; and responsible, along with Linda K. Barrow and Dean Barrow, for the direction,

management, and control of Barrow Land

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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 96-1

West Coast Commodities, LLC, d/b/a M. Paul Partlow And Michael Paul Partlow

Have Been Assessed a $14,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Oct. 06, 2014 – On November 4, 2013, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)

issued a decision against West Coast Commodities, LLC (West Coast), doing business as M

Paul Partlow, and Michael Paul Partlow (Partlow), Beaverton, Ore. West Coast and Partlow

appealed the decision on June 18, 2014

On September 18, 2014, the USDA Judicial Officer denied the late appeal and found that the 

ALJ’s decision and order is the final one in this proceeding. The ALJ’s order was effective as 

to West Coast on December 13, 2013, and as to Partlow on April 29, 2014

The ALJ ordered West Coast, its agents and employees, and Partlow to cease and desist 

from:

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

and Stockyards (P&S) Act, without first obtaining an adequate bond;

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

• issuing insufficient funds checks for livestock.

They must keep and maintain accounts, records, and memoranda that fully and accurately 

disclose the true nature of their operation subject to the P&S Act

They must ensure that all credit agreements they seek to enter, which allow them to pay 

for livestock later than the close of the next business day, are written, acknowledged and 

signed by the livestock seller, and include the signing date, the date payment is due, and the 

transaction date
GIPSA News Release 2014

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They were prohibited from being registered and from engaging in any activity for which 

registration in required under the P&S Act for 30 days after the order is effective and 

thereafter until they demonstrate to Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration 

that they have an adequate bond and are in full compliance with the P&S Act

They were also assessed a $14,000 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 2014

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Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

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Release No.: 97-1

Scott T. Good Has Been Assessed a $39,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Oct. 06, 2014 – On September 8, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a Consent Decision 

with Scott T. Good, Dayton, P

Scott T. Good has been ordered to cease and desist from engaging in or using any unfair or

deceptive practice or device in connection with receiving, marketing, buying, or selling on a 

commission basis or otherwise handling of livestock

He has also been assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $39,000

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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 98-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Andrew G. and Lisa A. Stubblefield, Lebanon Livestock Auction, S&T, 

LLC Resulting in a $1,500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Oct. 06, 2014 – 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

Andrew G. and Lisa A. 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 $1,500 after GIPSA found that they created false or misleading records in 

connection with their activities subject to the Packers and Stockyards 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 2014

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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.: 99-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Willis Bryant Gregory Resulting in a $1,150 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Oct. 06, 2014 – 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

Willis Bryant Gregory, New Albany, Miss. – waived his right to a hearing, entered into a

stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $1,150 after GIPSA found that he 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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 100-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Wayne M. Allen Resulting in a $2,700 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Oct. 06, 2014 – 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

Wayne M. Allen, Clifton, Texas – waived his right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation

agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $2,700 after GIPSA found that he failed to pay 

within the time period required by the Packers and Stockyards Act 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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 102-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Seubert, Inc., d/b/a Dorchester Hog Market Resulting in a $5,400 

Penalty

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2014 – 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

Seubert, Inc., d/b/a Dorchester Hog Market, Dorchester, Wis. – waived its right to a hearing

entered into a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $5,400 after GIPSA 

found that it 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 2014

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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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.: 103-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Fairview Sale Barn, Inc. Resulting in a $2,500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2014 – 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

Fairview Sale Barn, Inc., Fairview, Ill. – waived its right to a hearing, entered into a stipulatio

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 2014

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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.: 104-1

GIPSA Alleges B. Clark Victory Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that B. Clark Victory

(Victory), Chelsea, Okla.

• failed to keep adequate records of livestock transactions reflecting fully and correctly the 

nature of his livestock transactions;

• during an audit, failed to provide adequate records Packers and Stockyards Program 

auditors to allow an accurate review of Victory’s livestock transactions; and

• refused to give, within a reasonable time, a written statement under oath or affirmation, 

information concerning his business as a dealer and as a market agency required in order 

to carry out the provisions of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act and Regulations

GIPSA filed a complaint against Victory on September 4, 2014. The complaint can be found 

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

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

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

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

for his own account; engaged as a market agency buying livestock in commerce on a 

commission basis; is registered with the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture; filed an Annual Report 

of Dealer or Market Agency Buying on Commission showing livestock dealer activity; and 

maintained a bond or bond equivalent covering livestock purchased for his own account as a 

dealer, or for livestock purchased for the account of others

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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 105-1

Sun-Jon, Inc., d/b/a Iowa Poultry Has Been Ordered to Cease and Desist

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2014 – On September 19, 2014, the U.S. Department 

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

decision with Sun-Jon, Inc. (Sun-Jon), doing business as Iowa Poultry, Kalona, Iow

Sun-Jon has been ordered to cease and desist from paying poultry growers not in 

accordance with the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Each live poultry dealer obtaining

live poultry by purchase in a cash sale shall, 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 shall, before, that 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

Sun-Jon is currently not in business. If Sun-Jon resumes operations and violates the Consent

Decision, the parties agree that the respondent may be subject to civil penalties after notice 

and opportunity for hearing

The consent decision resolves a complaint that was filed against Sun-Jon on September 4, 

2014

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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 106-1

Faron Helvey Has Been Ordered to Cease and Desist Operating Without a Bond

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2014 – On September 8, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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

decision and order with Faron Helvey (Helvey), Anderson, Texas

Helvey 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 filing and maintaining an adequate bond or its equivalent.

This consent decision and order resolves a complaint that was filed against Helvey on 

September 5, 2014

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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 107-1

GIPSA Alleges Daniel Ault, d/b/a Dwault Livestock Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Daniel Ault (Ault), 

doing business as Dwault Livestock, Summitville, Ind.

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

• failed to keep and maintain records to fully and correctly disclose all transactions involved 

in his business; and

• issued checks for livestock purchases that were returned unpaid because he did not have 

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

checks were drawn

GIPSA filed a complaint against Ault on September 4, 2014. The complaint can

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

allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Ault may be ordered to cease and

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

civil penalty

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

commerce for this own account and is registered with the U.S. Secretary of Agricultu

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 2014

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Contact: 

Catherine M. Grasso, (202) 720-7201 

Catherine.M.Grasso@usda.gov

Release No.: 108-1

Barrow Land and Livestock, LLC, Linda K. Barrow, Dean Barrow and Justin Barrow Have Been

Assessed a $16,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2014 – On October 16, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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

order with Barrow Land and Livestock, LLC (Barrow Land), Linda K. Barrow, Dean Barrow,

and Justin Barrow, Ogden, Utah

Barrow Land, Linda K. Barrow, Dean Barrow, and Justin Barrow have been ordered to cease

and desist from:

• failing to maintain accounts, records, and memoranda which fully and correctly discloses 

all the transactions involved in their business subject to the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) 

Act which includes purchase invoices from markets and from country purchases; load 

make-up sheets; scale tickets; and sales invoices. These records are to be retained for a

minimum period of two full calendar years; and

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

checks are drawn to pay such checks when presented for livestock purchases, and by 

purchasing livestock except under the condition that respondents must deliver to the seller 

or his duly authorized representative the full amount of the purchase price by payment in 

United States currency before the close of the next business day following the purchase of 

the livestock and transfer of possession

They have also been suspended for five years and assessed a civil penalty in the amount of 

$16,500

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 2014

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News Release Grain Inspection,

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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.: 109-1

Than Foote Has Been Assessed a $10,800 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2014 – On December 5, 2012, the U.S. Department of Agricultu

issued a Default Decision and Order against Than Foote, Gatesville, Texas, which became 

final and effective February 11, 2013.

Than Foote 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 filing and maintaining an adequate bond or 

its equivalent;

• engaging in business in any capacity for which bonding is required under the P&S Act and 

Regulations without first becoming properly registered; and

• failing to pay, when due, for livestock purchases

Than Foote was prohibited for being registered and from engaging in any activities for

which registration is required for a period of 30 days and he has also been assessed a

$10,800 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 2014

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Release No.: 110-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Topeka Auction & Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Topeka Livestock Auction 

Resulting in a $5,500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2014 – 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

Topeka Auction & Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Topeka Livestock Auction, Topeka, Ind. – waive

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

$5,500 after GIPSA found that it had 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
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Release No.: 111-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Matthew Telford Resulting in a $650 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2014 – 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

Matthew Telford, Filer, Idaho – waived his right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation 

agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $650 after GIPSA found that he operated without 

proper registration and 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
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Release No.: 112-1

Calvin Plummer, Jr. Has Been Assessed a $58,000 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2014 – On June 5, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issu

a Default Decision and Order against Calvin Plummer, Jr. (Plummer), Sayre, Okla., whic

became final and effective July 10, 2014.

Plummer 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 without maintaining an adequate bond or its equivalent;

• engaging in business in any capacity for which bonding is required under the P&S Act and 

Regulations without first becoming properly registered;

• failing to pay, when due, the full purchase price for livestock purchases when acting as a 

dealer; and

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

checks for livestock purchases are drawn

Plummer has also been assessed a $58,000 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
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Release No.: 113-1

B. Clark Victory Has Been Issued a Cease and Desist Order

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2014 – On November 6, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration entered into a Consent Decision 

with B. Clark Victory (Victory), Chelsea, Okl

Victory has been ordered to cease and desist from failing to accurately record and report 

all livestock transactions where he acts as a registered dealer under the Packers and 

Stockyards (P&S) Act

He has also been ordered to maintain records to document all purchase and sales 

transactions conducted as a livestock dealer and willingly provide such records to Packers

and Stockyards Program personnel for review

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.: 114-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with High Plains Livestock, LLC, d/b/a Producers Livestock Auction 

Resulting in a $6,600 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2014 – 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 Producers Livestock Auction, Portales, N.M. – waive

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

$6,600 after GIPSA found that it had 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
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Release No.: 115-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Lake View Feeders, Inc. Resulting in a $2,500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2014 – 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

Lake View Feeders, Inc., Lake View, Iowa – 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 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
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Release No.: 116-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Vin-Lee Ron Meat Packing, LLC, d/b/a Maplecreek Packing Resulting 

in a $5,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2014 – 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

Vin-Lee Ron Meat Packing, LLC, d/b/a Maplecreek Packing, Tippecanoe, Ind. – waived

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

$5,000 after GIPSA found that it failed to pay, when due, for livestock

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

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Release No.: 117-1

Garfield Griswold, d/b/a G&G Has Been Ordered to Pay A Fine for Not Filing Reports with USDA

WASHINGTON, Dec.10, 2014 – On November 19, 2014, Garfield Griswold (Griswold), 

doing business as G&G was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $134,860 for 

not filing the required Annual Report with the Packers and Stockyards Program (P&SP) of 

USDA for the 2010 calendar year. The U.S. Department of Justice Federal Programs Bran

represented USDA and entered a default judgment against Griswold

On May 2, 2011, P&SP sent Griswold a Notice of Default (NOD) notifying him that he failed to 

file his 2010 annual report. Griswold received the NOD on May 13, 2011. However, Griswold 

failed to timely file his “Annual Report” for the calendar year ending December 31, 2010. The 

Annual Report for that calendar year was due on April 18, 2011, and to date, Griswold has 

not filed his required Annual Report for the 2010 calendar year.

All meat packers, live poultry dealers, market agencies and livestock dealers operating 

under the jurisdiction of the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 (P&S Act) are required by 

federal regulation to file reports annually. These reports provide critical information that the 

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) uses to ensure farmers 

and ranchers are financially protected when they sell their livestock. Griswold operated as a 

dealer, buying and selling livestock for his own account as defined by the P&S Act, and was 

registered with the Secretary of Agriculture as a dealer until he was notified by a letter dated 

June 13, 2011, and served on June 16, 2011, that his registration had expired

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.: 118-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Dennis Bolling, United Producers, Inc. Resulting in a $500 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2014 – 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

Dennis Bolling, President, United Producers, Inc., Columbus, Ohio – waived its right to a

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

GIPSA found that it failed to file a scale test report.

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.: 119-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Maury Sale Barn, LLC Resulting in a $1,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2014 – 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

Maury Sale Barn, LLC, Maury City, Tenn. – 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 

created false or misleading records in connection with activities subject to 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
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Release No.: 120-1

Tony Wells Has Been Ordered to Pay A $7,500 Civil Penalty

WASHINGTON, Dec.17, 2014 – On November 25, 2014, Tony Wells (Wells), was ordered

to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $7,500 for operating while suspended and without a 

bond. This decision is a result of an anonymous complaint on June 15, 2012, alleging Wells

was operating as a livestock dealer, purchasing and reselling livestock, while he was under 

suspension. The Department of Justice, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkans

Western Division represented USDA and entered a consent judgment against Wells

On April 4, 2012, Wells entered into a Consent Decision where he was ordered to cease 

and desist from purchasing livestock and failing to pay for such livestock purchases the full 

amount of the purchase price for livestock within the time period required by the Packers and 

Stockyards (P&S) Act and the Regulations; 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 such livestock; and engaging in business in any capacity for which 

registration and bonding are required under the P&S Act and Regulations without properly 

registering and without filing and maintaining an adequate or its 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
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Release No.: 121-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Hawaii Beef Producers, LLC Resulting in a $15,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2014 – 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

Hawaii Beef Producers, LLC, Paauilo, Hawaii – waived its right to a hearing, entered into 

a stipulation agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $15,000 after GIPSA found that it 

failed to make known to producers the description of carcass trim prior to sale for livestock 

purchased on a weight and grade 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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Release No.: 122-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with Richard Gresham Resulting in a $3,000 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2014 – 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

Richard Gresham, Cushing, Texas – waived his right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation 

agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $3,000 after GIPSA found that he 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
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Release No.: 123-1

GIPSA Settles a Case with B&B Buyers, Inc. Resulting in a $4,700 Penalty

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2014 – 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

B&B Buyers, Inc., Chinook. Mont. – waived its right to a hearing, entered into a stipulati

agreement, and agreed to pay a penalty of $4,700 after GIPSA found that it marked-up prices 

on livestock purchased on commission for the account of others

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.: 124-1

GIPSA Alleges Blue Horse Company, LLC, Shawn Breitsprecher Violated the Packers and 

Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspectio

Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Blue Horse 

Company, LLC (Blue Horse), Shawn Breitsprecher (Breitsprecher), Ossian, Iowa, failed to 

charge their customers for the actual weight of livestock

GIPSA filed a complaint against Blue Horse and Breitsprecher on November 20, 2014. The 

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

the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Blue Horse and Breitsprecher may 

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

assessed a civil penalty

GIPSA has found that Blue Horse is unfit to be a dealer and recommends that its application 

for registration be denied

Blue Horse, under the management of Breitsprecher, was engaged in the business of a 

livestock dealer buying and selling livestock in commerce for its own account and is not 

registered with the Secretary of Agriculture

Breitsprecher was manager of Blue Horse; responsible for the management and day-to-day 

operations of Blue Horse; engaged in the business of managing and operating Blue Horse; 

and engaged in the business of a dealer buying and selling 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
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