News and reports from the Department of Agriculture.

Agriculture News

Agriculture
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Farmwald Livestock
Agriculture

USDA Cites J & J Distributing Company in Minnesota for PACA Violations

USDA Cites J & J Distributing Company in Minnesota for PACA Violations
Agriculture

New notice from Agricultural Marketing Service to be published on Aug. 19

There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 19.
Agriculture

2022/2023 Rates Charged for AMS Services: Revised Rates for Audit Services discussed on Aug. 18 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agriculture

Chairman David Scott Announces Staff Additions, Promotion

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott announced several staffing additions and a promotion for the Democratic staff of the House Agriculture Committee.
Agriculture

“REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF MR. JAMES PAUL MASON” published by the Congressional Record on Aug. 12

The Congressional Record published “REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF MR. JAMES PAUL MASON” in the Extensions of Remarks section on Aug. 12.
Agriculture

Agriculture Department discusses Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) and Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Clarification on Aug. 18

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agriculture

“TRIBUTE TO THOMAS O'BRIEN” published by the Congressional Record on Dec. 20, 2021

The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “TRIBUTE TO THOMAS O'BRIEN” on Dec. 20, 2021.
Agriculture

USDA Secretary on comment period extension: 'It is paramount that all parties respect different viewpoints'

The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced the extension of the comment period for the department’s proposed Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments rule in an Aug. 5 news release.
Agriculture

Chairman David Scott Announces Farm Bill Listening Session in Ohio

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott announced the next in a series of listening sessions entitled “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Perspectives from the Field." The House Agriculture Committee has conducted a number of hearings in Washington, DC focused on the 2018 Farm...
Agriculture

Agriculture Department discusses Olives Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate on Aug. 18

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agriculture

FNS Honors Traditions and Supports the Sovereignty of Tribal Nations

Release: By Alison Hard, Senior Policy Advisor for the Food and Nutrition Service.
Agriculture

USDA forecasts US corn down and soybean production up from 2021

USDA forecasts US corn down and soybean production up from 2021
Agriculture

Peanut Skins: More than Meets the Eye

Peanut Skins: More than Meets the Eye
Agriculture

USDA Announces New Resource Guides for Tribal Governments, Citizens, and Organizations

USDA Announces New Resource Guides for Tribal Governments, Citizens, and Organizations
Agriculture

Your Market is Only a Few Clicks Away: Navigating USDA’s Local Food Directories

Your Market is Only a Few Clicks Away: Navigating USDA’s Local Food Directories
Agriculture

USDA Cites Ayar Produce NY Inc. in New York for PACA Violations

USDA Cites Ayar Produce NY Inc. in New York for PACA Violations
Agriculture

USDA Announces New Resource Guides for Tribal Governments, Citizens, and Organizations

News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Tribal Relations has released the newest editions of the USDA Resource Guide for American Indians and Alaska Natives 2022 and the USDA Native Youth Resource Guide 2022. Each of these guides provides valuable information to Indian Country and can serve as a roadmap of USDA resources and services available to tribal governments, citizens, and organizations.
Agriculture

Basaltic Farms: ‘Garlic from China has many problems’

An organic farm near McArthur, California, that uses regenerative farming practices to grow organic garlic without using fertilizers or pesticides is reminding consumers that “garlic from China has many problems.”
Agriculture

Save the Date: CPA Stakeholder Session December 6-7 in Brussels

Release: As we conclude the first year of the US-EU Collaboration Platform on Agriculture (CPA), USDA and the European Commissions Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development invite stakeholders to help us take stock of 2022 accomplishments and discuss the CPA work program for 2023.
Your news, delivered.
Subscribe and personalize your weekly Newswire round-up.