Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 directed USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to create a Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program to increase market transparency for cattle producers.

Cattle Contracts Library Summary

• Cattle Contracts Library Report (pdf)

Submission Form

To facilitate the Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program data collection process, subject packers submit contract and volume information to AMS using a series of data collection forms identifying required information. The following document details the required entry fields found in each of the 5 forms.

• Cattle Contracts Information Data Submission Fields (pdf)

Regulation

December 7, 2022 - Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program Final Rule

Notices to Trade

• December 7, 2022 - USDA Publishes Final Rule for Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program
• September 22, 2022 - Update on USDA’s Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program
• April 11, 2022 - USDA to Host Listening Session on Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program Development

Listening Sessions

• February 8, 2023 11 am – AMS is hosting a cattle industry session to discuss the Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program after its public release. Register for the Listening Session
• April 21, 2022 Session -  AMS hosted a cattle industry listening session to inform the development of the Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program on April 21, 2022.  
  • Written Feedback
  • Webinar Recording

For questions, comments, or  concerns, please email wash.lpgmn@usda.gov