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)

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

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.

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.