The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-07-11
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for CCC Purchase of Dried Plums
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Dried Plums for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of... Read more
2024-07-11
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for CCC Purchase of Fresh Pears
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Pears for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of... Read more
2024-07-11
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for CCC Purchase of Frozen Peaches
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Frozen Peaches for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of... Read more
2024-07-11
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $110 Million in Meat and Poultry Processing to Strengthen Food Supply Chain, Increase Competition, and Lower Food Costs
To date, the Biden-Harris Administration has invested a total of over $700 million in 48 states and Puerto Rico for projects that help to expand the nation’s independent meat and poultry processing... Read more
2024-07-11
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Pacific Fish Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase PACIFIC FISH PRODUCTS for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Potential materials may include... Read more
2024-07-11
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Purchase of Canned Vegetable Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase the following commercially available canned vegetable products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance... Read more
2024-07-11
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Purchase of Canned Soup (Vegetable)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Canned Soup (Vegetable) 24/1 for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under... Read more
2024-07-11
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Canned Fruit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Canned Peaches and Pears for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the... Read more
2024-07-11
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Potato Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Potato Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority... Read more
2024-07-10
AMS Solicits Nominations for Members of the USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) seeks nominations for individuals to serve on the USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. USDA is seeking individuals... Read more
2024-07-10
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Dominique’s Livestock Market LLC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Dominique’s Livestock Market LLC, of Lafayette, La., on June 21, 2024, for alleged violation of the Packers and... Read more
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