When Does Sharing Data Become the Same Thing as Fixing Prices?
The Agri Stats settlement and the growing battle over information sharing, algorithms, and competition
On May 7, 2026, the Department of Justice and a bipartisan coalition of six states announced a proposed settlement with Agri Stats, a little-known Indiana data company accused of helping meat processors coordinate prices without ever requiring an explicit agreement. The settlement arrived one week before the District of Minnesota was set to begin the tr…
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