The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-07-10
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Arkansas, New York and Virginia 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
2024-07-10
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Rosenkrans Natural Beef Company LLC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Rosenkrans Natural Beef Company LLC. of Seneca Falls, N.Y., on June 15, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers... Read more
2024-07-08
Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets Proposed Rule Publishes in the Federal Register; Comment Period Open through August 27
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) formally published the proposed rule,
Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets, in the Federal Register June... Read more
2024-07-08
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Zane Webb
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Zane Webb of Watson, Okla., on June 24, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under... Read more
2024-07-03
Specialty Crops Market News Transitions to New System
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Specialty Crops Market News provided an update on its ongoing efforts to modernize its market reporting system... Read more
2024-07-03
USDA Seeks Nominees for Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations from specialty crop stakeholders to serve on the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC). The deadline for nominations... Read more
2024-07-01
USDA Issues Recommended Decision Proposing Amendments to all Eleven Federal Milk Marketing Orders
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today issued a Recommended Decision on its
website proposing to amend the uniform pricing formulas applicable in all 11 Federal milk marketing orders... Read more
2024-07-01
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Michael R. Morgan
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Michael Morgan of Oak Grove, Mo., on June 3, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.... Read more
2024-07-01
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California, Georgia and New York 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
2024-07-01
USDA, University Researchers Develop Near Chromosome-Level Genome for the Mojave Poppy Bee
Scientists at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university research partners developed a near chromosome-level genome for the Mojave poppy... Read more
2024-06-29
Honey Bees More Faithful to Their Flower Patches Than Bumble Bees
Honey bees are more faithful to their flower patches than bumble bees when it comes to returning to collect more pollen and nectar, according to a study by U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural... Read more
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2024-06-28
USDA and the North Central Regional Food Business Center Award $600,000 in Business Builder Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)
North Central Regional Food Business Center today announced $600,000 awarded in Business Builder grants to provide financial assistance for small and... Read more