News and reports from the Department of Agriculture.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is helping to ensure that underserved farmers, ranchers, and foresters have the tools, programs and support they need to succeed in agriculture.

News Release: Washington -The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Columbus Sales Pavilion Inc. and Travis Bock (Columbus) of Columbus, Neb., on Nov. 9, 2021, for violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Columbus waived its rights to a hearing and paid a penalty of $3,300.

News Release: Washington - As part of its commitment to ensuring fair and competitive markets for the livestock, meat and poultry industries, on Oct. 25, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Durant Stockyards LLC (Durant Stockyards) of Durant, Okla., for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Durant Stockyards waived its right to a hearing and paid a penalty of $7,500.

The US Agriculture Department published a four page notice on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The US Agriculture Department published a nine page proposed rule on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: The buzz about natural products is not just for humans.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service will receive $2 billion to help people living in rural communities gain access to high-speed internet.

In an effort to guard against the transmission of potato wart disease from Prince Edward Island into the United States, Canada has suspended the transport of potatoes from the province.

In an effort to help the meat and poultry industry rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is giving a $32 million infusion of cash to enhance the food supply chain.

The United States Department of Agriculture is investing $222 million to boost key community infrastructure in 44 states, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands.

There were 18 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending Nov. 27, according to the Federal Register.

News Release: Washington - As part of its commitment to ensuring fair and competitive markets for the livestock, meat and poultry industries, on Sept. 29, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision with Stardale Farms LLC (Stardale) and Kevin Beachy (Beachy) of Dundee, Ohio, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Nov. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Nov. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.