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Recent News About U.S. Department of Agriculture- Agricultural Marketing Service
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Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the Purchase of Dried Fruit (Section 32)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase dried sweet cherry, prunes, raisins, and tart cherry for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
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Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Fresh Grapefruit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Grapefruit for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
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USDA Terminates Washington Apricot Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is terminating Marketing Order No. 922, which regulates the handling of apricots grown in designated counties in Washington State.
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USDA Issues Final Rule regarding Preserving Trust Benefits Under the Packers and Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a notice in the Federal Register on June 23, 2023, implementing revisions to regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act (Act).
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USDA to Host an Informational Webinar About Opportunities to Serve on the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will host an informational webinar on June 27, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET to highlight its Grain Inspection Advisory Committee (GIAC) and encourage participation.
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USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Connecticut, Illinois, New York and Nevada from Operating in the Produce Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
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California Firm Posts $100,000 Employment Bond
Westlake Distributors LLC, operating out of Downey, Calif., has posted a $100,000 surety bond to employ Christopher Martin, as required by the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
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USDA Files Action Against American Fruit & Produce Corp. in Florida for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against American Fruit & Produce Corp. (American) for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
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USDA Settles Packers and Stockyards Act Case with Kiran Enterprises Inc. and Mohammed S. Malik
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision with Kiran Enterprises Inc. (Kiran)
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USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Ellison Brothers Inc., dba Franklin County Livestock
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Franklin County Livestock (FCL)
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USDA Issues Final Rule regarding Preserving Trust Benefits Under the Packers and Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a notice in the Federal Register on June 23, 2023, implementing revisions to regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act (Act).
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California Firm Posts $100,000 Employment Bond
Westlake Distributors LLC, operating out of Downey, Calif., has posted a $100,000 surety bond to employ Christopher Martin, as required by the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
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USDA Files Action Against American Fruit & Produce Corp. in Florida for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against American Fruit & Produce Corp.
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USDA to Host an Informational Webinar About Opportunities to Serve on the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will host an informational webinar on June 27, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET to highlight its Grain Inspection Advisory Committee (GIAC) and encourage participation.
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USDA Settles Packers and Stockyards Act Case with Kiran Enterprises Inc. and Mohammed S. Malik
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision with Kiran Enterprises Inc. (Kiran), doing business as Trenton Halal Meat Packing Company and Mohammed S. Malik of Trenton, N.J., (Malik) for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Ellison Brothers Inc., dba Franklin County Livestock
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Franklin County Livestock (FCL), on April 24, 2023, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $700 Million to Connect People in Rural Areas to High-Speed Internet
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $714 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers and business owners in 19 states to reliable, affordable high-speed internet.
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USDA will Amend the Federal Marketing Order for California Walnuts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that producers of walnuts grown in California voted to amend their federal marketing.
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Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Frozen Strawberry Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Frozen Strawberry Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
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Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Pork Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Pork Loin Roast for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.