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Release: Washington - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, Stacy Dean and USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Administrator Cindy Long today hosted a virtual listening session with 19 school food industry executives to discuss their critical role in strengthening access to nutritious foods for school meals programs, now and into the future.
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AMS Issues a Complaint Against Ruben Saavedra, Sr. for Alleged Violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Ruben Saavedra, Sr. (Saavedra), Albuquerque, N.M., on Aug. 27, 2021, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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USDA Issues a Default Decision Against Rodney Dennis, d.b.a. Rd Cattle for Violation of the Packers and Stockyards Act
News Release: Washington -The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Decision and Order Without Hearing by Reason of Default against Rodney Dennis, doing business as RD Cattle (RD Cattle) of Valley View, Texas, on June 15, 2021, for violation of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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USDA Reaches a Consent Decision Against Patton Junction Livestock Auction Inc.
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision against Patton Junction Livestock Auction Inc. (Patton); Allan Sharrock; Sherri Sharrock; and Shelly Barks (Respondents), of Sedgewickville, Mo., on Aug. 25, 2021, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on California Produce Business
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Espirit Trading Inc. satisfied a reparation order in the amount of $26,990 issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.
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Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for China and Unknown Destinations
Release: Private exporters reported sales of: * 396,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2021/2022 marketing year. * 326,750 metric tons of soybeans received during the reporting period for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2021/2022 marketing year. * 132,000 metric...
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USDA Issues a Default Decision Against Marshel Riley for Violation of the Packers and Stockyards Act
News Release: Washington -The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Decision and Order Without Hearing by Reason of Default against Marshel Riley (Riley) of Jourdanton, Texas, on Aug. 18, 2021, for violation of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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Agriculture Department publishes notice on Oct. 12
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $272 Million to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure for 270,000 People Living in Rural Communities Across the Country
News Release: Investments to Help People Living in 37 States and Puerto Rico WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2021 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $272 million to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure for 270,000 people living in rural communities across 37 states and Puerto Rico.
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $272 Million to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure for 270,000 People Living in Rural Communities Across the Country
News Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $272 million to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure (PDF, 280 KB) for 270,000 people living in rural communities across 37 states and Puerto Rico.
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Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for Unknown Destinations
Release: Private exporters reported sales of 132,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2021/2022 marketing year.
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“CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AND HONORING AMY MERCADO” published by the Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on Oct. 8
“CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AND HONORING AMY MERCADO“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E1078 on Oct. 8
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USDA Offers Online Tool for Drought-Stricken Ranchers to Estimate Compensation for Feed Transportation Costs
News Release: Washington - An online tool is now available to help ranchers document and estimate payments to cover feed transportation costs caused by drought, which are now covered by the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ...
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Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for China and Unknown Destinations
Release: Private exporters reported sales of: * 161,544 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2021/2022 marketing year. * 330,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2021/2022 marketing year. * 198,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations...
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USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for California Disaster Areas
Release: Washington - Low-income California residents in six counties (Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Tehama and Trinity) recovering from the wildfires that began on July 20 could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP), announced today by the U.S Department of Agriculture.
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Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Confirmation of Representative Xochitl Torres Small to Serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development
News Release: WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2021 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement after the successful confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small to serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development at the United States Department of Agriculture.
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USDA Announces First Installment of Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors
News Release: WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2021 – Following a press release from President Joe Biden announcing the appointment of several regional appointments, the U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointments of five Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and seven Rural Development (RD) State Directors.
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USDA Celebrates National School Lunch Week, School Meal Program Resiliency throughout the Pandemic
News Release: WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2021 – During a visit to Riverdale Elementary in Riverdale, Maryland today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is joining with students, parents, schools, communities, and partners across the nation in recognition of National ...
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USDA Celebrates National School Lunch Week, School Meal Program Resiliency throughout the Pandemic
Release: Washington - During a visit to Riverdale Elementary in Riverdale, Maryland today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is joining with students, parents, schools, communities and partners across the nation in recognition of National School Lunch Week...
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Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for Mexico
Release: Private exporters reported sales of 165,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to Mexico during the 2021/2022 marketing year.
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