The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced that the Federal Grain and Inspection Service (FGIS) will publish a proposed rule seeking public comment on a proposal to make changes to the U.S. Standards for Soybeans.

Wyandotte Nation is the lead applicant for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program and plans to establish new marketing opportunities by purchasing fruit, vegetables, dairy, and protein from local producers and socially disadvantaged farmers/producers in order to distribute food fresh and nutritious foods to our underserved community.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase a variety of protein items to support activities to feed kids and families. Potential materials may include dairy, meat, and poultry items.  The funds, provided through USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation, (CCC) will support nearly $1 billion to purchase food for emergency food providers like food banks.