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The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Hemlocks, Tsuga species, are evergreen trees that can be found in forested ecosystems and in landscape plantings. They are in the pine family and often assume a conical shape. Hemlocks are not poisonous and may even be used as Christmas trees during the holiday season.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Senators Stabenow, Boozman Invite Stakeholder Input Ahead of 2023 Farm Bill Process

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, are again seeking stakeholder feedback on the 2018 Farm Bill, and input for the 2023 Farm Bill, as the Committee continues its work on the critical legislation.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Randy Feenstra: Waters of U.S. rule is overreach, burdensome on agriculture

Release: The Globe Gazette. By Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04). Late last year, the Biden Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency quietly finalized and expanded the definition of the Waters of the United States rule. As a result, it cemented the federal government’s increasingly intrusive role in regulating...


The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: Webinar is Part of USDA APHIS’ Annual Bird Health Awareness Week


USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California and Michigan and Texas From Operating in the Produce Industry

News Release: Washington - 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). These sanctions...


Implementing Provisions of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 discussed on Feb. 21 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Jaime Chavira

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Jaime Chavira (Chavira) of Dexter, N.M., for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Chavira applied for registration, obtained a $10,000 bond, and paid a penalty of $1,400.


News Release: Washington - 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). These sanctions...


Bioluminescence May Shine Light on Roundworm Secrets

News Release: Even though roundworms are nearly too small to be seen, they can pose major problems in corn, soybean, peanut and other crops. Collectively, these roundworms are known as plant-parasitic nematodes, and they cause $173 billion in crop losses worldwide each year.


Onions Grown in South Texas and Imported Onions; Termination of Marketing Order 959 and Change in Import Requirements; Withdrawal discussed on Feb. 21 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department discusses Information Collection: Special Uses on Feb. 22

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Hearing on the Farm Bill’s Conservation and Forestry Programs

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, today announced that the Committee will hold a hearing titled “Farm Bill 2023: Conservation and Forestry Programs."


USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California, Connecticut and Florida from Operating in the Produce Industry

News Release: Washington - 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). These sanctions...


Standards for Birds Not Bred for Use in Research Under the Animal Welfare Act discussed on Feb. 21 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a six page rule on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a seven page proposed rule on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.