The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to purchase dry edible beans, peas and lentils for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 with the purpose to encourage the continued domestic consumption of these products by diverting them from the normal channels of trade and commerce. Offers will be solicited for lentils, garbanzo beans, split green peas and split yellow peas. Get more information.
