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LMA supports its members by assisting with tariff updates and ensuring compliance with USDA requirements.

Stockyard owners and market agencies operating at posted stockyards must file a schedule of rates and charges—known as a tariff—with the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. This tariff must also be posted at the stockyard.

Each tariff is required to include:

• Description of stockyard services provided
• Name and address of the stockyard owner or market agency
• Location of the stockyard where the tariff applies
• Types of livestock covered
• Rules or regulations affecting rates or charges

If applicable, tariffs must also include:

• Feed charges
• Professional veterinary service fees

Tariffs are public records. If you need a copy of a tariff, LMA can assist in coordinating requests with the appropriate Packers and Stockyards Division regional office, making the process quick and easy.