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News Release: Washington - As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure fair trading practices within the U.S. produce industry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint under the PACA against National Produce Sales Inc. The company, operating from Illinois, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to seven produce sellers in the amount of $820,456 from January 2016 through February 2018.

Chair Plaskett Opening Statement at Hearing to Review the State of Organic Agriculture

News Release: WASHINGTON- House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research Chair Stacey Plaskett of the U.S. Virgin Islands delivered the following remarks at today’s hearing to review the state of organic agriculture from the perspective of producers.

Chairman Scott Opening Statement at Full Committee Business Meeting on Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

News Release: WASHINGTON- House Agriculture Subcommittee onCommodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following remarks today at a full committee business meeting on the reauthorization of theCommodity Futures Trading Commission.

Roberts, Stabenow Announce Farm Bill Implementation Hearing on Rural Development, Energy Programs

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., today announced the Committee will hold a hearing titled, “Implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill: Rural Development and Energy Programs."

USDA Announces 1890 National Scholars Program Funding Opportunity

News Release: WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the opening of the 2020 scholarship application cycle for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program. The program aims to increase the number of students studying agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, and other agriculture-related disciplines. The program is available through the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE).

USDA Establishes Domestic Hemp Production Program

News Release: WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2019 — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the establishment of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. This program, as required by the 2018 Farm Bill, creates a consistent regulatory framework around hemp production throughout the United States.

USDA Helps Remote Alaska Communities Offset High Energy Costs

News Release: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Rural Utilities Service Administrator Chad Rupe today announced that USDA is providing financial assistance to six organizations in Alaska to help them offset high energy costs in some of the most remote parts of the state.

Witness List: Reviewing the State of Organic Agriculture – Producer Perspectives

News Release: 10:00 a.m. 1300 Longworth House Office Building. WITNESS LIST. Mr. Steve Pierson, Owner, Sar-Ben Farms, Inc., Saint Paul, Oregon, and Board Director, CROPP Cooperative. Mr. Jeff Huckaby, President, Grimmway Enterprises, Inc., Bakersfield, California. Mr. Benjamin Whalen, Farmer and Owner, Bumbleroot...

USDA Establishes Domestic Hemp Production Program

News Release: Washington - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the establishment of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. This program, as required by the 2018 Farm Bill, creates a consistent regulatory framework around hemp production throughout the United States.

Voting Begins for 2019 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections

By USDA Newswire | Oct 28, 2019

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin mailing ballots on November 4 to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections.

Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for the Philippines

By USDA Newswire | Oct 28, 2019

Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 135,000 metric tons of soybean cake and meal for delivery to the Philippines during the 2019/2020 marketing year.

Schedule Advisory - Full Committee Business Meeting - Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

By USDA Newswire | Oct 28, 2019

News Release: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019- 9:30 AM.

USDA Announces Early Release of Select Commodity Tables for USDA’s Agricultural Projections to 2029

News Release: WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2019 — On Nov. 1, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. EST, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release selected tables prepared for the upcoming USDA Agricultural Projections to 2029 report. USDA will post online tables containing long-term supply, use, and price projections to 2029 ...

APHIS Proposes to Concur with OIE Risk Designations for Two Countries

Release: Summary:APHIS plans to concur with the OIE’s BSE risk designation for two countries. The OIE currently recognizes Ecuador as controlled risk and Serbia as negligible risk. APHIS reviewed the supporting information provided to OIE. APHIS will consider public comments for 60 days before announcing a final determination.

Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Protect America’s Domestic Food Supply and Agricultural Industries

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Pat Roberts (R-KS), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) to address the shortage of agricultural inspectors who protect the nation’s food supply and agricultural ...

Deputy Secretary Censky Leads Trade Mission to West Africa

News Release: Washington - U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky will lead a trade mission to West Africa, October 28-31, to help United States exporters unlock new opportunities in a region where strong economic growth is driving demand for imported food and farm products.

Roberts, Stabenow Introduce NBAF Mission Bill