Washington, D.C., May 13, 2026 – On April 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) filed a complaint against ORB CCM Holdings, LLC doing business as Open Range Beef (ORB), of Gordon, Neb., and Sanin Mirvic for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
A USDA Agricultural Marketing Service investigation revealed that from Nov. 4, 2025, through March 26, 2026, ORB and Mirvic purchased livestock from 11 sellers and failed to pay timely a total of $3,482,169. Payments were between four and 83 days late.
The P&S Act requires livestock packers to issue full payment due for livestock by the close of the first business day following purchase and transfer of possession. Failure to do so is a violation of the P&S Act and regulations.
The Secretary of Agriculture has authority to take action against violators, including issuing orders to cease and desist, suspending registrations, and applying other appropriate remedies as authorized by the P&S Act.
For information about the P&S Act, contact Amy Blechinger, Packers and Stockyards Division, at (202) 720-7051 or Amy.R.Blechinger@usda.gov.
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