Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2023

HR 5289, the Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2023, requires the USDA's Economic Research Service to publish a report on consolidation trends in the livestock industry within one year of the latest Census of Agriculture. The report must analyze changes in farm sizes, locations, and processing facilities, and assess impacts on farmers, ranchers, and consumers - including financial effects, market access, resource availability, and dietary impacts - across beef, dairy, pork, and poultry sectors. It mandates using existing USDA data (like the Census of Agriculture and inspection records) and prohibits including confidential business information. The study aims to document industry shifts, with findings intended to inform understanding of how consolidation affects producers and consumers.