The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-07-19
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Edward Sekerak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Edward Sekerak doing business as SEK Livestock Marketing, Columbus, Pa., on June 20, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers... Read more
2024-07-19
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California, Georgia 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
2024-07-19
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Indiana Halal LLC
WASHINGTON, July 19, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision with Indiana Halal LLC, Kendallville, Ind., and its owner, Aref Alhag, on June 13, 2024, for violations... Read more
2024-07-19
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Andrew Hoehner
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Andrew Hoehner, doing business as Hoener Livestock, of Graff, Mo., on June 16, 2024, for alleged violations of the... Read more
2024-07-19
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Joe Dax Tyler
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Joe Dax Tyler of Muldrow, Okla., on June 11, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.... Read more
2024-07-19
July Issue of ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Released
ARS and North Dakota State University researchers are putting facts to whether hempseed cake may be used as a source of protein and fiber in cattle feed without creating CBD or THC residues in edible... Read more
food and nutrition research briefs
2024-07-18
USDA Announces Opportunities for USGSA Designation in the Lower Northwest Texas, Southeast Texas; Keokuk, Iowa; Fargo, North Dakota areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces opportunities for designation for grain inspection services in the Lower Northwest Texas area; the Southeast... Read more
2024-07-16
A High-Quality Pectin That “Gels With” Low Sugar Products
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists developed a high quality and inexpensive pectin that can successfully gel in low sugar products and still be... Read more
2024-07-15
USDA Seeks Additional Nominees for the Paper and Packaging Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the Paper and Packaging Board to fill two additional member seats with terms beginning on Jan. 1, 2025. Nomination applications are... Read more
2024-07-12
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Dairy Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Swiss Cheese, Instant Nonfat Dry Milk (INDM) and Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) milk for distribution to various food... Read more
2024-07-12
USDA Terminates Cranberry Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is terminating Marketing Order No. 929, which regulates the handling of cranberries grown in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin,... Read more
2024-07-11
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Fresh Apples
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Apples for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of... Read more