The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-07-25
It’s Time to Put Our Money Where Our Mouth Is—Literally
“Building climate-resilient food systems is now a life-or-death matter.” Read more
2024-07-24
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the Purchase of Various Dairy and Poultry Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase the following commercially available Dairy and Poultry products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance... Read more
2024-07-24
Supreme Court Ruling May Slow Food System Change
Federal judges now have full authority to interpret ambiguous statutes. This could harm progress on important food legislation, says experts. Read more
2024-07-23
USDA Files Action Against Smile Onion 7 Inc. in Maryland for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Smile Onion 7 Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company,... Read more
2024-07-23
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee From Operating in the Produce Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay... Read more
2024-07-23
USDA Cites United Vegetable Produce Inc. in New York for PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on United Vegetable Produce Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions... Read more
2024-07-23
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Wahoo Livestock Sales LLC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Wahoo Livestock Sales LLC, Wahoo, Neb., on July 17, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S)... Read more
2024-07-23
USDA Files Action Against Lakeside Produce Inc. in Michigan for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Lakeside Produce Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company,... Read more
2024-07-23
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California, Florida and Texas From Operating in the Produce Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay... Read more
2024-07-22
USDA Seeks Nominees for the South Texas Onion Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the South Texas Onion Committee to fill two producer member seats and one handler member seat in District 1 and one producer member... Read more
2024-07-22
USDA Sets Referendum Dates for Amendments to the Tart Cherries Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it will conduct a referendum Aug. 26-Sept. 16, 2024, on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order for tart cherries grown in... Read more
2024-07-22
Aspen Institute Releases 2024 Food is Medicine Action Plan
The Institute envisions a world where everyone has the food that will allow them to live a healthy, dignified life according to their specific needs. Read more