More and Better Choices for Farmers: Promoting Fair Competition and Innovation in Seeds and Other Agricultural Inputs
This report was prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service in consultation with relevant offices, agencies, and teams at USDA, as well as the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office and her team and other Federal partners.
View the report: Promoting Fair Competition and Innovation in Seeds and Other Agricultural Input Industries (pdf)
G-148 Upper Iowa Beef Program
Live Animal Requirements – Non Breed Specific
USDA Information - Schedule G148 (pdf), effective May 2023, USDA Certified
Program Contact
Edward Greiman
Upper Iowa Beef
4614 US Hwy 63
P.O. Box 27
Lime Springs, Iowa 52155
Cell – 515-231-5400
Office – 563-566-2202
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the Purchase of Dried Fruit (Section 32)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase dried sweet cherry, prunes, raisins, and tart cherry for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, with the purpose to encourage the continued domestic consumption of these products by diverting them from the normal channels of trade and commerce.
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Fresh Grapefruit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Grapefruit for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, with the purpose to encourage the continued domestic consumption of these products by diverting them from the normal channels of trade and commerce.