The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2024-06-28
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
2024-06-28
Pecan Industry Votes to Continue Research and Promotion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that pecan producers and importers voted to continue the American Pecan Promotion Board’s research and promotion program. Read more
2024-06-26
USDA Revises Pecan Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is revising the U.S. Standards for Grades of Pecans in the Shell and the U.S. Standards for Grades of Shelled Pecans to reflect current industry descriptions... Read more
2024-06-25
USDA Proposes New Rule to Clarify Unfair Practices in the Livestock, Meat, and Poultry Industries
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced new action to support the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan for a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain.... Read more
2024-06-25
USDA Announces $12 Million in Grant Funding Available to Support Dairy Initiatives
-The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $12 million in grant funding is available to support processing capacity expansion, on-farm improvements, and technical assistance services... Read more