By USDA Newswire | May 8, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C., May 8, 2018) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue hosted a food waste roundtable with Representatives Chellie Pingree (ME-1) and David Young (IA-3), food industry leaders, and non-profit groups at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today. This roundtable, the first of many USDA public events on food waste, serves as an opportunity to raise awareness while discussing solutions with leaders throughout the entire food supply chain.
By USDA Newswire | May 8, 2018
News Release: Washington - On Dec. 15, 2017, Farinelli Enterprises LLC (Farinelli), Le Grand, Calif., waived its right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement and paid a civil penalty $1,500 for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
By USDA Newswire | May 8, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C., May 8, 2018) - Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today applauded First Lady Melania Trump’s policy initiative, Be Best, a campaign focused on the holistic wellness of American children.
By USDA Newswire | May 8, 2018
News Release: Washington - On Nov. 15, 2017, Mammoth Cave Dairy Auction Inc. (Mammoth), Smiths Grove, Ky., waived its right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and paid a penalty of $2,750 for an alleged violation of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
By USDA Newswire | May 8, 2018
News Release: Washington -Soheila Maleki, a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist, today was named a finalist for a Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal in recognition of her 20-plus years of pioneering research that has improved the quality of life for millions of Americans who suffer from food allergies.
By USDA Newswire | May 7, 2018
News Release: Washington - On Feb. 21, 2018, Park Packing Company Inc. (Park Packing), Chicago Ill., waived its right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and paid a civil penalty of $2,750 for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
By USDA Newswire | May 4, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C., May 4, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded President Donald J. Trump’s selection of Dr. Mindy Brashears to be the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Food Safety. After the announcement, Secretary Perdue issued the following statement: ...
By USDA Newswire | May 4, 2018
News Release: Washington - The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) reached a consent decision with Farmington Livestock LLC (Farmington) and owner, Keith Robertson (Robertson), Bourbon, Mo., for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
By USDA Newswire | May 4, 2018
News Release: Washington - On Dec. 8, 2017, The St. Joseph Stockyards Inc. (St. Joseph), St. Joseph, Mo., waived its right to a hearing, entered into a stipulation agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and paid a penalty of $5,000 for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
By USDA Newswire | May 3, 2018
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today invited public comment on the proposed rule to establish the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard mandated by Congress in 2016. The standard will provide a uniform way to offer meaningful disclosure for consumers who want more information about their food and avoid a patchwork system of state or private labels that could be confusing for consumers and would likely drive up food costs.
By USDA Newswire | May 3, 2018
News Release: (Brilliant, Ala., May 3, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced USDA is awarding a $2.9 million grant to the Tombigbee Electric Cooperative to bring e-Connectivity to rural Marion County, Alabama.
By USDA Newswire | May 3, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C., May 3, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today praised President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order establishing the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative within the Office of the President. The Executive Order, which coincided with the National Day of Prayer, ...
By USDA Newswire | May 3, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 3, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today invited public comment on the proposed rule to establish the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard mandated by Congress in 2016. The standard will provide a uniform way to offer meaningful disclosure for consumers who want more information about their food and avoid a patchwork system of state or private labels that could be confusing for consumers and would likely drive up food costs.
By USDA Newswire | May 3, 2018
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has entered into a settlement agreement with Ionian Food Imports Inc., Stamford, Conn., for allegedly operating without a valid and effective license under the Perishable Agriculture...
By USDA Newswire | May 3, 2018
Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 30,000 metric tons of soybean oil for delivery to Peru during the 2017/2018 marketing year.
By USDA Newswire | May 3, 2018
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative action under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) against Valley Produce Corp.
By USDA Newswire | May 2, 2018
News Release: Washington - Under regulations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA), Rigby Produce Inc., operating out of Rigby, Idaho, posted a $100,000 surety bond.
By USDA Newswire | May 1, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C., May 1, 2018) – Under the direction of President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced new details on eligibility for a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster program, 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (2017 WHIP). In total, ...
By USDA Newswire | May 1, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C., May 1, 2018) – Under the direction of President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced new details on eligibility for a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster program, 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (2017 WHIP). Additionally, ...
By USDA Newswire | May 1, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 1, 2018 – May is World Trade Month, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) marks the occasion by highlighting USDA’s success and continued commitment to expanding trade and increasing rural prosperity through agricultural exports.
