The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2024-06-20
USDA Proposes Revising the Section 8e Import Inspection Fee Structure for Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and other Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing revisions to the regulations governing the inspection and certification of fresh fruits, vegetables and... Read more
2024-06-20
USDA Livestock Mandatory Reporting Swine and Pork Industry Stakeholder Meeting
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will conduct a stakeholder meeting to seek feedback on current swine and pork marketing methods and the USDA AMS Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR)... Read more
2024-06-20
USDA Cites Frozen Food Development Inc. in Pennsylvania for PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited Frozen Food Development Inc., Lancaster, Pa., for failure to pay for produce. Read more
2024-06-20
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Bill Chase and Happy Valley Livestock LLC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision with Bill Chase and his livestock business Happy Valley Livestock LLC., Glasgow, Ky., on May 28, 2024, for violations of the... Read more
2024-06-20
USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Georgia Produce Business
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that South Side Fresh Produce LLC satisfied a $6,800 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving... Read more
2024-06-20
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyard Complaint against Alwatania Meat Corp.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Alwatania Meat Corp., East Elmhurst, N.Y., on April 2, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyard (P&S) Act. Read more
2024-06-17
USDA Proposes to Adjust Membership of the United Soybean Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comments on a proposal to reapportion the United Soybean Board’s member representation by adding a member from New York and removing a member from... Read more