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Recent News About U.S. Department of Agriculture- Agricultural Marketing Service
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has updated the certification requirements for commodity egg products, including whole eggs and all-purpose egg mix.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Livestock, Poultry and Dairy Products for distribution to schools nationwide.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $72.9 million through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) to fund innovative projects designed to support the expanding specialty crop sector and explore new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Atlantic Groundfish Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of three members to serve on the Paper and Packaging Board.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced major accomplishments during the first year of the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to build more and better markets for U.S. farmers and ranchers.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it is extending the deadline to submit applications for the Farm and Food Worker Relief (FFWR) Grant Program from Feb. 8, 2022, to March 10, 2022.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for the National Mango Board to fill seats for seven members whose terms expire Dec. 31, 2022.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Pistachios for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced the 2022 fee schedule for official inspection and weighing services, supervision of official inspection and weighing services, and miscellaneous fees for other services performed under the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA), as amended.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of eight members and eight alternate members to serve on the Cotton Board. All appointees will serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2022, and ending Dec. 31, 2024.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Table Grapes for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
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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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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Stephen Smeal and Mendy Smeal, a Texas partnership, doing business as Fatted Calf Cattle Farms #6 (Fatted Calf Cattle), on Nov. 30, 2021, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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An investigation by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service found that Stillwell failed to maintain their custodial account, resulting in custodial shortages of $110,640 as of Feb. 17, 2021, and a custodial shortage totaling $109,818 as of April 30, 2021.
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An investigation by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service revealed that between April 2020 through May 2020, in 20 transactions, Oberly failed to pay timely for 2,390 head of livestock totaling $322,670.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Clinton Stockyards Inc. (Clinton) of Fox, Ark., on Sept. 24, 2021, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Clinton waived its right to a hearing and paid a penalty of $2,500.
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An investigation by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service revealed Aziz operated as a livestock dealer without maintaining bond coverage and failed to timely pay for his livestock purchases.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Ayar Produce NY Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Ringer & Son Brokerage Co. Inc. (Ringer), Brighton, Colo., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).