Congress Continues Budgeting Efforts in Washington

Dan September 28, 2021 Economy, Field Crops, Legislative, Peanuts, Regulation

Congress continues working on a reconciliation package which does have implications for agriculture. Tyron Spearman reports hopes are to see something passed yet this week.

Budgeting Efforts Continue in Washington

FDOC Announces New Partnership with Tampa Bay Lightning
The Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) has partnered with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Benchmark International Arena to promote Florida orange juice (OJ). Throughout the 2025-26 season, fans will enjoy Florida OJ in fresh ways, including in-arena mocktails, pregame giveaways and interactive product sampling stations at Ford Thunder Alley and Publix Plaza. Lightning fans will […]
Fraudulent Produce Orders on the Rise
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS) recently warned about significantly increased allegations of fraudulent orders to fruit and vegetable shippers. The allegations were received by the USDA AMS Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) Division. According to USDA AMS, individuals and entities are falsely claiming to be licensed PACA members and legitimate […]