The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-07-19
USDA Files Action Against Peak Seasons Produce LLC in Florida for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Peak Seasons Produce LLC for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The... Read more
2024-07-19
USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Texas Produce Business
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that New Start Produce Group LLC satisfied a $33,214 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving... Read more
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
To Change Our Food Systems 'We Need The Political Will.'
“Hunger is a political condition,' Rep. Jim McGovern says. 'We have the food, we know what to do—but we need the political will.” Read more
2024-07-19
Young Farmer Makes the Business Case for Humane Hog Farming
The next generation of food producers is 'waking up,' says 5th-generation farmer Ethan Roberts. They know that 'something has got to change.' Read more
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
2024-07-15
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