The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-07-23
USDA Files Action Against Lakeside Produce Inc. in Michigan for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Lakeside Produce Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company,... Read more
2024-07-23
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California, Florida 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
2024-07-22
USDA Seeks Nominees for the South Texas Onion Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the South Texas Onion Committee to fill two producer member seats and one handler member seat in District 1 and one producer member... Read more
2024-07-22
USDA Sets Referendum Dates for Amendments to the Tart Cherries Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it will conduct a referendum Aug. 26-Sept. 16, 2024, on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order for tart cherries grown in... Read more
2024-07-19
USDA Cites California Fresh Citrus Company in California for PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on California Fresh Citrus Company, Porterville, Calif., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These... Read more
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