USDA Provides Flexibility to Shell Egg Industry to Shift Supply from Foodservice to Retail Outlets

March 27, 2020 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking immediate action to assist the American egg industry in redistributing the current inventory of safe, high quality table eggs from foodservice warehouses to retail distribution to support the surge in consumer demand for this staple food.

USDA Offers Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act FAQs Related to the COVID-19 Impact on the Fruit and Vegetable Industry

March 25, 2020 USDA AMS

The PACA does allow for flexibility in the way a seller and buyer can work together to resolve payment issues. However, sellers need to ensure that they don’t unintentionally forfeit their status as a trust beneficiary when trying to work with a buyer who is unable to make full payment in accordance with the original contract terms.

USDA Announces April 4 Start Date for Inspections Under Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico

March 23, 2020 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today issued a reminder that the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will begin inspections of tomatoes coming into the United States from Mexico at border locations on April 4, 2020.

USDA Announces Appointments to the American Egg Board

February 10, 2020 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of nine members and nine alternates to serve on the American Egg Board. All appointees will serve two-year terms.

USDA Amends the Beef Promotion and Research Order

January 15, 2020 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued a direct final rule to amend the Beef Promotion and Research Order (Beef Order) under the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985.