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USDA Proposes Revising the Section 8e Import Inspection Fee Structure for Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and other Products

June 23, 2024 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing revisions to the regulations governing the inspection and certification of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other products. These proposed changes include a per-pound fee structure for certain Section 8e import inspections, a minimum fee equivalent to a 2-hour charge computed at the current established hourly rate, whichever is greater, and a 50 percent reduction to the sublot fee. …

USDA Seeks Nominees for the California Desert Grape Administrative Committee

June 11, 2024 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Eligible nominees for producer member positions must be producers of grapes for the fresh market or officers or employees of producers. Eligible nominees for handler member positions must be handlers or officers or employees of handlers. Not more than two members and not more than two alternate members shall be affiliated with the same handler entity. The public member and alternate will be nominated at the first meeting of the newly seated Committee. …

Guatemala Specialty Products on the Rise

September 17, 2019 Guatemala Produce Trade Association

For the past two decades, Guatemala has seen steady growth in demand for specialty vegetables and fruits. …

AMS Reaches a Consent Decision with JBS USA Food Company

December 17, 2018 USDA AMS

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) reached a consent decision with JBS USA Food Company, also known as Swift Beef Company (JBS Swift), Greeley, Colo., for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. The consent decision was signed by Acting Chief Administrative Law Judge, Channing D. Strother, on November 21, 2018. …