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Tyson Responds to South Dakota Rancher's Claims of Being Treated Unfairly

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 5:37:42 CDT

Tyson Responds to South Dakota Rancher's Claims of Being Treated Unfairly

Tyson is responding to allegations made by Herried, South Dakota cattle feeder Herman Schumacher that the company is retaliating against him by seizing his house as payment for legal bills tied to a 2006 court case. Tyson Spokesman Gary Mickelson says the 8th Circuit Appeals Court ruled Tyson was entitled to compensation and that payment in now overdue. However, Tyson indicates that they are not trying to take the cattleman's home. Instead, they have said in a letter to Schumacher that ""Although Tyson has never heard from your or your attorneys on this matter, we have been informed by the Marshall's office that you intend to pay the amount by July 1, 2009. This would be a very positive development. However, if this creates difficulties for you, we are willing to discuss a reasonable resolution for payment. In any event, Tyson hopes the other plaintiffs and any associations that encouraged you to file this litigation in your home state will help you pay for their fair share of the court-amount."

Our mid week Beef Buzz offers rebutal from comments made yesterday by R-Calf's CEO Bill Bullard on this subject. Joining us today is Gary Mickelson, corporate spokesman for Tyson.

The Beef Buzz is a regular feature heard on radio stations around the state on the Radio Oklahoma Network- but is also a regular audio feature found on this website as well. Click on the listen bar below for today's show- and check out our archives for older Beef Buzz shows covering the gamut of the beef cattle industry today.

Ron Hays Beef Buzzes with Gary Mickelson of Tyson

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