April Bartosch

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USDA’s Plan to Fortify the American Beef Industry: What’s Changed in 2026

Your operation has been watching USDA’s beef industry plan since Secretary Rollins announced it in October 2025. But the plan wasn’t static — 2026 brought significant regulatory developments that directly affect ranchers, meat processors, and every company placing a “Product of USA” claim on FSIS-regulated products. The USDA beef industry plan is now in an […]

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Shipping Grains for Sale in Foreign Commerce: What Exporters Need to Know

While many requirements pertaining to exported goods are imposed by the importing country, in the case of exporting grains, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) maintains requirements of its own. Specifically, certain exporters of qualifying grains must register with FGIS prior to shipping grains overseas. Entities

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