March 6, 2025

LMA Applauds the Re-Introduction of the A-PLUS Act

Livestock Marketing Association, or LMA, applauds the reintroduction of the Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States, or A-PLUS, Act in the 119th Congress.

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February 6, 2025

Dealer Trust in Desperate Times

In 2024, Chad Fleenor, owner of Volunteer Stockyards in Tennessee, faced a devastating challenge when a livestock dealer defaulted on payments for cattle purchased. Despite the setback, Chad ensured his consignors—local livestock producers who rely on his market—were paid in full. To recover the funds owed, he utilized every resource available, including the Livestock Dealer Statutory Trust, a critical protection for sellers since its enactment in 2020.

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February 1, 2025

Livestock Marketing Association Opens Applications for 2025 Scholarships 

OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS - The Livestock Marketing Association, or LMA, is proud to announce the opening of its 2025 scholarship program application period, beginning Friday, January 31. This annual program is designed to support students who understand the vital role of agriculture and its supporting industries, including the auction method of livestock marketing.

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January 18, 2025

Field Set for World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Semifinals

Field Set for World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Semifinals

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January 17, 2025

2025 Washington DC Fly-In

March 9-11: Join Us in Washington, D.C.!

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