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The US Agriculture Department published a four page notice on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Food Help on the Way for Louisiana Households Hit by Hurricane Ida
News Release: WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2021 – Families in Louisiana affected by Hurricane Ida will soon be able to receive food packages containing USDA Foods – nutritious, high-quality foods 100% grown and produced on farms in the U.S. USDA approved the short-term measure to address an immediate need for food until ...
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USDA Seeks Comments on the Labeling of Meat and Poultry Products Derived from Animal Cells
News Release: WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published today an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to solicit comments and information regarding the labeling of meat and poultry products made using cultured cells derived from animals under FSIS jurisdiction. FSIS will use these comments to inform future regulatory requirements for the labeling of such food products.
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USDA Designates Henderson County, North Carolina, as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...
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Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for China
Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 126,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2021/2022 marketing year.
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USDA Designates Hamlin County, South Dakota, as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...
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High Hopes for Lowly Pond Scum
News Release: Pond scum generally isn't looked upon kindly. But the microalgae that make up these floating green mats of slime could get newfound respect as renewable sources of fuel, specialty chemicals, dietary supplements and other valued products.
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Chairman David Scott and Democratic Committee Members Issue Letter Expressing Concern Regarding Biotech Trade Barriers
News Release: Dear Secretary Vilsack and Ambassador Tai...
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USDA Designates Two Maine Counties as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...
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New Food Freezing Concept Improves Quality, Increases Safety and Cuts Energy Use
News Release: ALBANY, Calif., Sept. 2, 2021 - Shifting to a new food freezing method could make for safer and better quality frozen foods while saving energy and reducing carbon emissions, according to a new study by U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and University of California-Berkeley scientists.
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USDA Designates Buchanan County, Iowa, as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...
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USDA Designates Fremont County, Idaho, as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...
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USDA Designates Chouteau County, Montana, as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...
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USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Tropical Depression Ida
Release: Washington - As Tropical Depression Ida continues its northeast track toward New England, it is forecast to bring heavy precipitation, strong winds and to again strengthen to a Tropical Storm by Thursday afternoon. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families...
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USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Tropical Depression Ida
News Release: WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2021 - As Tropical Depression Ida continues its northeast track toward New England, it is forecast to bring heavy precipitation, strong winds and to again strengthen to a Tropical Storm by Thursday afternoon. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers ...
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USDA Designates Richland County, North Dakota, as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...
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USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case Against Billy and Tim Rowan, d.b.a. R&R Livestock
News Release: Washington -The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Billy and Tim Rowan, doing business as R&R Livestock (R&R Livestock) of New Albany, Miss., on Aug. 4, 2021, for violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, R&R Livestock waived its rights to a hearing and paid a penalty of $1,750.
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USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case Against Victoria Livestock & Poultry Market LLC, Parmanand Lutawan and Rookmanie Lutawan
News Release: Washington -The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Victoria Livestock & Poultry Market LLC (Victoria Livestock), Parmanand Lutawan and Rookmanie Lutawan (Lutawan) of Newark, N.J., on Aug. 12, 2021, for violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Victoria Livestock and Lutawan waived their rights to a hearing and paid a penalty of $3,075.
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USDA Designates Osborne County, Kansas, as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...
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USDA Determines Individual not Responsibly Connected to California Violator
News Release: KFF failed to pay $2,166,335 to two sellers for produce that was purchased, received and accepted in interstate commerce from May 2017 to July 2018. As a result, USDA imposed sanctions on the business, including requiring that all principals may not be employed by or affiliated with any PACA licensee without USDA approval.
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