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China: Black Sea Grain Initiative Shipments Benefit PRC
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
According to information published by the United Nations Joint Coordination Centre, as of June 20, 2023, approximately one-quarter of all grain and oilseed volumes shipped under the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI)
China: Planting Seed 2023 Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is the second largest seed market in the world, behind the United States and annually plants 12 million metric tons (MMT) of seed, with a market value of U.S. $19 billion.
Ukraine: Ukraine Eases Requirements for Registration of New Plant Varieties
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Ukraine waived an obligatory requirement for 2-year field testing for all plant varieties that have already been registered in the EU or U.S.
The Growing Importance of U.S. Ethanol Exports for Industrial Uses
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
The United States transitioned from a net importer of ethanol in 2009 to the world’s largest supplier, exporting a record 1.7 billion gallons in 2018.
Export Sales to Mexico
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 170,706 metric tons of corn for delivery to Mexico.
USDA Solicits Nominations to the Tribal Advisory Committee
By USDA Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 28, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will establish a Tribal Advisory Committee and is requesting nominations for membership. The notice is among USDA’s efforts to remove barriers to service for tribal governments, citizens, and tribal nations.
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Fresh Grapefruit
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Grapefruit for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
USDA Terminates Washington Apricot Marketing Order
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
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.
USDA Issues Final Rule regarding Preserving Trust Benefits Under the Packers and Stockyards Act
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
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).
USDA to Host an Informational Webinar About Opportunities to Serve on the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
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.
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Connecticut, Illinois, New York and Nevada from Operating in the Produce Industry
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
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).
California Firm Posts $100,000 Employment Bond
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
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).
Leader McConnell, Ranking Member Boozman Discuss Agriculture Priorities in Kentucky
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, hosted the Committee’s Ranking Member, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR)
Statement of Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) on EPA New Renewable Fuel Standard Final Rule
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Chairwoman Stabenow released the following statement on the Biden Administration’s biofuels announcement:
Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Scott Announce Bipartisan Working Group Tackling Agriculture Workforce Challenges
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Ranking Member David Scott (GA-13)
Thompson And Mchenry Release Digital Asset Market Structure Proposal
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, and Patrick McHenry (NC-10)
Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Scott Announce Bipartisan Working Group Tackling Agriculture Workforce Challenges
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Ranking Member David Scott (GA-13)
Opening Statement: "Closing The Digital Divide In Rural America"
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, delivered the following opening remarks at today's full committee hearing entitled, "Closing the Digital Divide in Rural America."
USDA Files Action Against American Fruit & Produce Corp. in Florida for Alleged PACA Violations
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
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).
USDA Settles Packers and Stockyards Act Case with Kiran Enterprises Inc. and Mohammed S. Malik
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision with Kiran Enterprises Inc. (Kiran)