What Happened
Poultry Grower Payment Systems Final Rule Delayed Until December 2027
The US Department of Agriculture has delayed the effective date of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems final rule from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. The rule, which aims to increase transparency and fairness in the poultry grower ranking system, was published in January 2025 and had an effective date of July 1, 2026. The delay was announced after USDA received over 2,800 comments during a public comment period, with supporters and opponents of the rule weighing in. This development was first reported by Feedstuffs.