Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 2026 – On Sept. 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) signed a Consent Decision and Order with Anderson Farm Enterprises LLC (Anderson), and Jonathan C. Anderson of Science Hill, Ky., settling an administrative complaint USDA filed on April 9, 2026, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
A USDA investigation revealed that from July 7, 2021, through Oct. 6, 2021, Anderson purchased 113 head of livestock in nine transactions for a total purchase price of $67,416. In each of these transactions, Anderson engaged in the business of buying and selling in commerce without being properly registered or maintaining an adequate bond or bond equivalent.
Under the Consent Decision and Order, Anderson Farm Enterprises LLC, and Jonathan Anderson were ordered to cease and desist from operating as a livestock dealer without proper registration and required bond coverage in accordance with the P&S Act and regulations. Anderson Farm Enterprises LLC and Jonathan Anderson also agreed to pay a $2,000 civil penalty.
The Secretary of Agriculture has authority to take action against violators, including issuing cease and desist orders, suspending registrations, and imposing other remedies authorized by the P&S Act.
For more information, contact Amy Blechinger, Packers and Stockyards Division, at 202-720-7051 or PSDWashingtonDC@usda.gov.
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