October 6, 2015

LMA completes successful D.C. Fly In

Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) members and staff traveled to Washington D.C. for the 10th annual LMA D.C. Fly In. Approximately 65 people met with leaders in D.C. on issues that matter to the livestock marketing industry. Discussion centered on the long-term need to update Packers and Stockyards Act requirements and LMA’s current efforts to develop an collaborative, industry-based solution and pursue changes.

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October 2, 2015

LMA launches Payment Assurity Services

The Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) is proud to announce the launch of a new membership service, Payment Assurity Services (PAYS). The product is a grass-roots effort to expand LMA’s membership services, a portfolio aimed at ensuring the viability of local livestock auction markets. Due to industry challenges, LMA membership has requested a product to manage the risk of payment defaults from buyers. Following research, a membership focus group and approval by the LMA Board of Directors, the LMA staff has pursued development of PAYS.

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September 11, 2015

Registration for World Livestock Auctioneer Championship qualifiers open

Registration for World Livestock Auctioneer Championship qualifiers open

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June 25, 2015

LMA to host National Listening Tour on regulation of markets

LMA to host National Listening Tour on regulation of markets Tour stops to be made in Alabama, California, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas

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June 24, 2015

Billy Perrin receives the Livestock Marketing Association’s Industry Icon Award

Billy Perrin recipient of the Livestock Marketing Association’s Industry Icon award

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