The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2024-07-18
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
2024-07-17
Can India's farmers keep up their fight against PM Modi?
In northern India, defiant farmers continue their steadfast protest amidst challenges posed by the sowing season. Despite facing political obstacles and personal sacrifices, their determination is... Read more
politics india
2024-07-16
Ethiopian farmers see value in worm compost
Farmers in one part of southern Ethiopia are making their own organic compost with the help of earthworms. It's good for the farmers and the wider region. After initial resistance, the practice is... Read more
nature and environment ethiopia
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
2024-07-14
Bird flu: 'No evidence' H5N1 virus spreading among people
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in cows and dairy products in the United States. Authorities say the public health risk is low but warn the virus may adapt to infect humans. Read more
science united states of america
2024-07-14
Why Pakistan's farmers are protesting
Pakistan's wheat farmers have been protesting for months in demonstrations that have seen dozens detained. But for them, it's worth the risk, as their livelihood is on the line. Read more
business pakistan