File October 9 in U.S. District Court, the plaintiffs say the price-fixing dates back to at least 2015, and includes Cargill, JBS, Tyson, and National Beef Packing Company.
In response to the ransomware attack, USDA is working with the White House, Homeland Security, JBS and others offering assistance to mitigate potential supply or price issues.
A released report form the USDA’s Economic Research Service shows for every dollar American consumers spend on food, U.S. farmers and ranchers earn just 14.6 cents.