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USDA Buys Navy Beans

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has purchased $4.80 million in dry beans for the Trade Mitigation Food Purchase & Distribution Program. The purchase includes both navy beans and lentils.

View the purchase details here.

Navy Bean Tender

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is tendering for navy beans for the Trade Mitigation Food Purchase and Distribution Program. Bids are due Wednesday, April 10 by 1:00 p.m. Central Time. View the solicitation here.

USDA Requesting Industry Comments for Dry Beans, Peas and Lentils

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking comments from industry partners on a draft amendment to the Commodity Specification for dry beans, peas and lentils. For split peas, AMS is proposing to use grade standard U.S No. 2 or better for all factors except for “whole peas” and allow up to three percent maximum for “whole peas.”
 
When submitting comments, please provide justification for any recommended changes to the proposed language. Comments can be sent to Richard Peterson by Wednesday, April 3.

Navy Bean Purchase

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has purchased over $4.39 million in navy beans for the Trade Mitigation Food Purchase & Distribution Program. View the purchase.