AMS Requests

Received between 10/01/2022 and 06/30/2023

Request ID Requested Date Requester Name Request Description

2023‐AMS‐00001‐F 10/3/2022 Besnyl, Glenn Certified copy of the original PACA license Application [for Best Fresh Produce Inc. License No. 20140073], all ren

reinstatements/terminations, and the most recent PACA license print out listing the licensee and license details 

PACA license with the USDA.

2023‐AMS‐00002‐F 10/3/2022 Besnyl, Glenn Certified copy of the original PACA license Application [for Grubmarket Inc. License No. 20160086], all renewals 

and the most recent P ACA license print out listing the licensee and license details for the licensee listed above, 

2023‐AMS‐00003‐F 10/4/2022 Rogers, Luanne Request for all documents relating to the PACA license(s) issued to Andean Fresh Fruit Corp: 1. PACA license #20

(Reported Principal – Wagner Bayas); and 2. PACA license #20211103, issued on August 18, 2021.

2023‐AMS‐00004‐F 10/5/2022 Esposito, Elizabeth Records relating to: Miranda Dairy; Timothy (Tim) Miranda; Dorice Miranda; Kyle Miranda; and Agar Trucking. A

correspondence, relating to communications from Emily Prisco to California Department of Food & Agriculture S

relating to Miranda Dairy, Tim Miranda, Dorice Miranda, Reynold(s) Creek Calf Ranch, John Hepton, or Hepton L

From 1/1/2000 To 10/5/2022)

2023‐AMS‐00005‐F 10/6/2022 Mireles, Francisco I would like to know the reason why every time i go to mexico and come back on my way back i go tru inspectio

2023‐AMS‐00006‐F 10/12/2022 Bialke, J.P. "Dutch" All grant applications, in their entirety with all attachments and allied records, submitted to USDA by all the follo

subsequently awarded grants totaling $670,984,056 pursuant to the Farm and Food Workers Relief Program (FF

2023‐AMS‐00007‐F 10/8/2022 Hirsch, Alison Documents pertaining to the regulation of the term “organic” and its revisions over the years. I am also interest

complaints filed against the government's regulation of organic ‐‐ and about any lawsuits the government issued 

Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2015 To 10/18/2022)

2023‐AMS‐00008‐F 10/18/2022 Gehr, Zoe Bin Chart and the Licensed Capacity for the Skyland Grain L.L.C., License# 3‐9761 for the following locations: Has

Greensburg Seward County – Kismet I would like to request the Bin Chart and the Licensed Capacity for the Skyl

following location: Pratt County – Cullison

2023‐AMS‐00009‐F 10/19/2022 Walker, Lorren National Organic Programs (NOP) settlement agreement with Emirfoods Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Sti. – Gazian

2023‐AMS‐00010‐F 10/19/2022 Woodlee, James Complaints with a case status of “closed” regarding uncertified operations received by the National Organic Pro

closure notices and reports of investigation related to such complaints; and Complaints with a case status of “clo

received by the National Organic Program during November 2016 as well as all closure notices and reports of inv

2023‐AMS‐00011‐F 10/26/2022 Park, Elizabeth Request copies of the settlement agreements associated with the cases listed on the attached document. The Fe

interstate shipment of agricultural and vegetable seeds. The FSA requires that seed shipped in interstate comme

necessary for the seed buyer to make an informed choice. (Date Range for Record Search: From 9/1/2020 To 8/

2023‐AMS‐00012‐F 10/26/2022 Suiter, Colin Requesting updated report “USWA Emergency and Temporary Storage (pdf)” and, if possible, get weekly numbe

10/1/2022 To 10/27/2022)

2023‐AMS‐00013‐F 10/28/2022 Dehart, Michael Request all FGIS and USDA records, documentation, reports and correspondence relating to the loading, samplin

Cargo [M/V SETY].

2023‐AMS‐00014‐F 11/2/2022 Salem, Ahmed Obtaining the three employee’s SF50 issue to them in 05/11/2020 and the three employee’s SF50 issue to them 

2023‐AMS‐00015‐F 11/3/2022 Seeley, Robin Hadlock Request a copy of the grant proposal/application submitted [by Harnessing Maine’s Local Farming & Fishing Eco

Hub] to the LFPP, Local Foods Promotion Program. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2022 To 11/03/2

2023‐AMS‐00016‐F 11/4/2022 Lawton, Daniel Current forms used by USDA auditors for auditing accredited organic certifiers. Current manuals, guidance docu

emails, instructing auditors concerning auditing accredited organic certifiers. (Date Range for Record Search: Fro

2023‐AMS‐00018‐F 11/1/2022 Brown, Ann Records of communications and meetings from: 1. USDA leadership (Secretary Thomas Vilsack or Deputy Secret

Undersecretaries, and/or Administrators of the following agencies: Agricultural Marketing Service (“AMS”)) tha

Dietary Guidelines for Americans (“DGA”) 2025‐2030 and include or reference the agency’s sustainability plans, 

communications with industry representatives, and/or details about the DGA Committee nominations process athereof. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/20/2021 To 4/15/2022)
AMS Requests

Received between 10/01/2022 and 06/30/2023

2023‐AMS‐00019‐F 11/10/2022 Becker, Joy Bin charts and diagrams for four facilities: Tulare, SD – 35580 190th Street, Hitchcock, SD Miller, SD – 19780 358

1St Street, Harrold, SD Harrold, SD – 106 W 2nd Street, Harrold, SD

2023‐AMS‐00020‐F 11/13/2022 Fendrich‐Turner, Katy Provide information regarding the Texas Department of Agriculture Organic Certification Program ‐ complaints b

TDA concerning this program by the USDA, and any appeal underway by TDA to the USDA concerning the TDA O

removed as an accredited Certifying Agent by USDA. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2021 To 11/14

2023‐AMS‐00017‐F 11/4/2022 Chekroun, Sara 1. All communications (including, without limitation, emails, encrypted and unencrypted chats, notes of meeting

between your agency and the National Pork Producers Council which mention the terms “Circle Four”, “SmithfieFarms”, “Murphy Brown LLC”,“WH Group”,“Prestige Farms”,“Carroll Farms”,“Carroll Foods”,“Shuanghu Internat

the dates of January 1 2012 and the present day. 2. All documents and data referencing, relating to or referring 

and data, relating to or referring to [the entities above] regarding AgView, a pig‐contact‐tracing platform funded 

Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2012 To 11/15/2022)

2023‐AMS‐00021‐F 11/11/2022 (b)(6) Correspondence between individuals, entities, and/or organizations regarding (b)(6) Office of Special Counsel Co

submitted on 11/12/2021 and his MSPB appeal, Docket # DE‐1221‐22‐0110‐W‐1, that was submitted on 2/10/20

From 11/1/2021 To 11/11/2022)

2023‐AMS‐00022‐F 11/21/2022 Wicks, Noah All emails between S. Brett Offutt and employees of the following organizations: National Chicken Council Tyson 

Perdue Foods Koch Foods U.S. Egg Poultry and Export Council (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2022 

2023‐AMS‐00024‐F 10/24/2022 Lowrey, Will Records dated or transmitted as follows: • Any records involving communications or interactions between AMS 

Checkoff, or any associated entity related to an advertising campaign released in September 2022 promoting po

https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9078251‐national‐pork‐board‐luke‐bryan‐supports‐pig‐farmers‐busts

reference to or discuss in any way “Luke Bryan”. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2021 To 11/23/2022)

2023‐AMS‐00023‐F 11/21/2022 Steinbach, Sandro Start‐up costs for the “pop‐up” site at Howard Terminal in the Port of Oakland (paid by AMS).

2023‐AMS‐00028‐F 11/28/2022 White, Emily Data showing how many live Christmas trees were purchased in Idaho from 2019‐2022. (Date Range for Record 

11/28/2022)

2023‐AMS‐00025‐F 11/28/2022 Richman, Kim Records processed for Crescent Foods, Inc., related to the approval of the following: • “100% Vegetarian Fed” • 

Added Hormones” • “Raised Cage Free” • “Humanely Treated” • “No Animal By‐Products” • “100% All Natural” 

Vegetarian‐Fed Diet o With No Added Hormones o Without Antibiotics o Without Animal By‐Products o Cage Fre

1/1/2017 To 11/28/2022)

2023‐AMS‐00026‐F 11/28/2022 Richman, Kim Records for Amick Farms, LLC, an approved applicant to the Process Verified Program. All documentation regard

application process, surveillance audits, and documentation of subsequent annual audits conducted by the USD

From 1/1/2017 To 11/28/2022)

2023‐AMS‐00027‐F 11/28/2022 Richman, Kim Records for Wayne Farms, LLC, an approved applicant to the Process Verified Program. All documentation regar

application process, surveillance audits, and documentation of subsequent annual audits conducted by the USD

From 1/1/2017 To 11/28/2022)

2023‐AMS‐00029‐F 11/29/2022 Rogers, Luanne All documents relating to the PACA license(s) issued to Stewart Brothers, Inc. PACA license #20220965, issued o

2023‐AMS‐00030‐F 11/30/2022 Singer‐Vine, Jeremy All records in the USDA's Web Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM).

2023‐AMS‐00031‐F 12/4/2022 Alston, Helena Winning Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Proposal from 2019.2023‐AMS‐00032‐F 12/5/2022 Topaz, Katherine In regards to NOPC‐00008399‐22, we are seeking all documentation, including but not limited to the source or o

2023‐AMS‐00033‐F 12/5/2022 Dehart, Michael Request any and all FGIS and USDA records, documentation, reports and correspondence relating to the loading

cargo of Cargo [M/V CL Zhenjiang].

2023‐AMS‐00034‐F 12/5/2022 Harrington, Kohl All email records for the month of November 2022 for employee Mike Lopez containing key word: AAFCO (Date 

11/01/2022 To 11/30/2022)

2023‐AMS‐00035‐F 12/5/2022 Harrington, Kohl All calendar records for the month of November 2022 for employee Mike Lopez. (Date Range for Record Search

2023‐AMS‐00001‐FP 11/29/2022 (b)(6) My name is (b)(6), I want to know about my case status. I used to work for USDA (b)(6). I want to find out who 

outcome of my case.
AMS Requests

Received between 10/01/2022 and 06/30/2023

2023‐AMS‐00036‐F 12/7/2022 Biswas, Anupam 1) Information regarding how I can apply for a grant for the building of electric charging stations across the Unit

for electric charging stations. 3) Any research that you have about the feasability of electric vehicle charging stat

needs assessment for electric vehicle charging stations for the next 10 years.

2023‐AMS‐00037‐F 12/7/2022 Biswas, Anupam 1) Your mission statement regarding the grants that you give. 2) Total number of grants given out from 2015 to 

grants available for year 2023?

2023‐AMS‐00038‐F 12/9/2022 Sassenfeld, Max Electronic spreadsheet file of all current state/federal USDA licensed hemp growers/producers in the USA includ

name, postal city, county, address, contact person, phone number, and email.

2023‐AMS‐00039‐F 12/12/2022 Winters, Steven All reports, samples, results, and related documentation related to testing performed on grain aboard the M/V N

Reserve, LA on September 15, 2022, a copy of the Officla [Official] Export Inspection Certificate related to the in

for Record Search: From 9/15/2022 To 12/12/2022)

2023‐AMS‐00040‐F 12/13/2022 Hernandez, Yamil Request the submitted application, communications, and related releasable documents about CreaFill’s Process 

and Soluble Fiber Materials. (The related USDA site https://www.ams.usda.gov/content/creafill‐fibers‐corp‐proc

Record Search: From 01/01/2015 To 12/13/2022)

2023‐AMS‐00041‐F 12/13/2022 Glasson, Douglas Requesting complete and full and unredacted copies of any and all Annual Reports filed by Marana Stockyard & 

years. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2002 To 12/13/2022)

2023‐AMS‐00043‐F 12/16/2022 Henning, Amber Job Description for a Resident Agent ‐ Series 1146 (Date Range for Record Search: From 12/16/2022 To 12/16/2

2023‐AMS‐00042‐F 12/16/2022 Sanford, Shea Requesting information about hemp producers and hemp testing labs that have been federally licensed by the U

as of 12/16/2022.

2023‐AMS‐00044‐F 12/19/2022 Lewandrowski, Lorraine Minutes of the Board of Director meetings for the following organizations for year 2022: 1) Dairy Management, 

2023‐AMS‐00045‐F 12/23/2022 Petersen, Bryan Requesting to see the “documentation needed” for [Porter Road Butcher Princeton, Ky 42445] making claims on 2023‐AMS‐00046‐F 12/23/2022 Klinowski, Jason 1) My Client's [Lakeside Produce USA, Inc.] application for license under the PACA; 2) Each of my Client’s subseq

applications/documents and related payments to the date of your response hereto; 3) My Client’s current PACA 

documents concerning or reflecting the current status [of the] PACA license.

2023‐AMS‐00047‐F 12/23/2022 Klinowski, Jason Portland Fruit LLC: 1) Copies of all communications from an employee or representative of Western Growers to 

2) Copies of all communications from Bryan Nickerson to an employee or representative of the AMS received or 

years; 3) To the extent not included in Request Nos. 1 or 2 above, copies of all communications from either Brya

representative of Western Growers to an employee or representative of AMS.

2023‐AMS‐00049‐F 10/20/2022 Reid, William Seeking all email communications between Joyce Grace and Deputy‐Director General of the Food and Agricultur

(Date Range for Record Search: From 2/1/2020 To 11/2/2022)

2023‐AMS‐00048‐F 1/3/2023 Brandt, Lynnell Export Form Certificates for Canadian and all other destinations around the world, including at least all FV‐205/2

and at least all SC‐205/205‐1 Export Form Certificates certifying products exported to Canadian destinations and 

destinations around the world. (Date Range for Record Search: From 7/1/2022 To 12/31/2022)

2023‐AMS‐00050‐F 1/5/2023 Krause, Katrina Bin charts and diagrams for Scoular in Kansas: Goodland, Brewster, Monument, and Oakley. These locations we

Midland (ADM) in 2022.

2023‐AMS‐00051‐F 1/6/2023 Henning, Amber Requesting the "Employee Manual" and "Standard Operating Procedures" for a Agricultural Marketing Specialist 

and 012 (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/06/2023 To 01/06/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00052‐F 1/11/2023 Kruger, Austin • A copy of the grant or loan application submitted by ‘Reconnecting McDowell,’ or ‘Go Growcery,’ through the 

Agricultural Marketing Service for the $250,000 granted to the organization for a ‘Capacity Building’ project type 

McDowell’ in 2019. • All documents submitted by ‘Reconnecting McDowell,’ or ‘Go Growcery,’ through the USDMarketing Service for the $250,000 granted to the organization for a ‘Capacity Building’ project type awarded in 

documents, descriptions of uses for funding, any debt statements, terms of the project, length of the project, fin

interest statements, or any other documents. • All documents regarding the $168,550 in matching funds submit

of their application for the $250,000 award amount announced by the USDA for the organization in 2019, includ

of the funds. • Any and all partners or controlling entities listed on or part of the project submitted by ‘Reconne‘Reconnecting McDowell’ submitted their grant/loan application for the FMPP/LFPP program. • The date ‘Recon

grant/loan application for the FMPP/LFPP program. • The amount ‘Reconnecting McDowell’ initially applied for 

FMPP/LFPP program.
AMS Requests

Received between 10/01/2022 and 06/30/2023

2023‐AMS‐00053‐F 1/11/2023 Kruger, Austin • A copy of all grant or loan application submitted by ‘Reconnecting McDowell,’ or ‘Go Growcery,’ through the U

Agricultural Marketing Service since December 2019. • All documents submitted by ‘Reconnecting McDowell,’ o

FMPP or the LFPP or the Agricultural Marketing Service since December 2019. • All documents submitted by ‘Re

Growcery,’ through the USDA FMPP or the LFPP or the Agricultural Marketing Service since December 2019 for asubmitted by ‘Reconnecting McDowell,’ or ‘Go Growcery,’ through the USDA FMPP or the LFPP or the Agricultur

2019. • The date ‘Reconnecting McDowell’ submitted their grant/loan application for the FMPP/LFPP program s

‘Reconnecting McDowell’ was granted their grant/loan application for the FMPP/LFPP program since December 

McDowell’ initially applied for in their grant/loan application for the FMPP/LFPP program since December 2019.

2023‐AMS‐00054‐F 1/11/2023 Kruger, Austin • A list of the total amount projects by year submitted from West Virginia to the USDA FMPP or the LFPP for con

FY’19, FY’20, FY’21, and FY’22. • A list of the total amount projects by year rejected from West Virginia to the US

of award request for FY’18, FY’19, FY’20, FY’21, and FY’22.

2023‐AMS‐00055‐F 1/11/2023 Kruger, Austin • All communications between January 1, 2019 to January 31st, 2021 involving ‘Reconnecting McDowell,’ or ‘Go 

Manchin, or the Appalachia Regional Commission and the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service regarding the awLFPP submitted by ‘Reconnecting McDowell.’ • All communications between January 1, 2019 to January 31st, 20

or ‘Go Growcery,’ or Joe Manchin, or Gayle Manchin, or Randi Weingarten regarding the award application for t

received by ‘Reconnecting McDowell.’

2023‐AMS‐00056‐F 1/13/2023 Woodlee, James All documents relating to the “rebuttals from both investigated operations and certifiers” described in the Repo

NOPC‐021‐17.

2023‐AMS‐00057‐F 1/13/2023 Coia, Hunter Requesting information on the 2020 name, address, and email addresses of CFAP 2 payments for producers in t

Adams, Randolph, Wells, Grant and Blackford.

2023‐AMS‐00058‐F 1/16/2023 Egger, Kari Any records related to the recent complaint against Pumpkin Patch Inc. and our investigation related to it. Pleas

entity that filed the formal complaint against Pumpkin Patch Inc for this claim.

2023‐AMS‐00059‐F 1/18/2023 Molino, Tony I am requesting all information given in comments made by federal legislators on proposed rules issued by your 

2. The date of when each comment was received 3. The document number, docket number and RIN of all propo

information of the comment 5. Author(s) of the comment 6. Any other meta data available on the comment If th

2023‐AMS‐00060‐F 1/18/2023 (b)(6) I keep getting denied on global entry for a past agricultural offense? Not sure when this was since I have a clean 

(Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2015 To 01/18/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00061‐F 1/19/2023 Pereira, Jonathan All grant proposal documents submitted for Star Farm for the project entitled "Star Farm Chicago: Building Grow

System in Illinois" Documents requested: Grant narrative, budget, letters of support, proof of matching funds, a

request. Recipient: Star Farm Chicago, Chicago, IL District: IL‐007 Project Type: Implementation Award Amount: 

Total Project Amount: $331,531.00 Star Farm Chicago: Building Growers Toward a Resilient Local Food System in 

From 01/01/2022 To 12/31/2022)

2023‐AMS‐00062‐F 1/25/2023 Harrington, Kohl I am requesting all calendar records for the month of December 2022 for employee Mike Lopez. (Date Range for 

12/31/2022)

2023‐AMS‐00063‐F 1/25/2023 Byrne Baber, Gail Current list of all the USDA licensed hemp producers in Hawaii (all islands) with as much contact information as 

Search: From 10/01/2022 To 01/25/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00064‐F 1/25/2023 Ellis, Kate All documents submitted by Lakeside Produce, Inc. in connection with the granting, renewal, and early terminat

Produce, Inc. (PACA License No. 20070451), including its initial application for licensure, any renewal application

terminate its PACA license.

2023‐AMS‐00065‐F 1/26/2023 Becker, Joy Bin charts and diagrams for the following locations: 30668 436th Ave, Yankton, SD 57078 41055 282nd St Parkst

I believe, and operated as Dakota Plains Ag Center.

2023‐AMS‐00066‐F 1/27/2023 Byrne Baber, Gail Number of licensees that planted hemp in 2022 and the acreage planted by license. (Date Range for Record Sea

2023‐AMS‐00067‐F 1/30/2023 Becker, Joy Bin charts and diagrams for the Grainland facilities located at: 927 County Hwy 3, Eureka IL, 61530 207 Field Stre

N, El Paso IL, 61738 101 N Main Avenue, Minier IL, 61759 32781 Armington Rd, Armington IL, 61721 314 North S
AMS Requests

Received between 10/01/2022 and 06/30/2023

2023‐AMS‐00068‐F 1/31/2023 Becker, Joy Bin charts and diagrams for the Roanoke Farmers Association properties at: 1861 State Route 116, Roanoke, IL 5

Road 2800 E, Wenona IL 22883 Washington Road, Morton, IL

2023‐AMS‐00069‐F 2/2/2023 Bien, Ethan Request copies of the correspondence between the USDA and Severine von Tscharner Fleming, Smithereen Farm

including Reversing Hall LLC, Pennamaquan Farm LLC, Seal Ledge Farm LLC, Smithereen Farm LLC, or their emplo

include (b)(6). This would also include drafts of grant application, recommendations made regarding grant appl

grant application, whether collaborative with USDA staff or from the side of Smithereen Farm. Thank you very m

From 12/01/2019 To 02/02/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00070‐F 2/1/2023 Rogers, Anastasia All communications from January 1, 2017 to January 31, 2023 referencing Cia Johnson, Daniela Castillo, Kecia Do

Scully made by any individual associated with, employed by, related to or working for in any capacity of the follo

Egg Board; b. American Lamb Board; c. Cattleman’s Beef Promotion and Research Board; d. National Dairy Prom

National Pork Board. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2017 To 1/31/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00071‐F 2/1/2023 Rogers, Anastasia All communications from January 1, 2017 to present referencing "Counterglow" made by any individual associat

working for in any capacity of the following checkoff programs: a. American Egg Board; b. American Lamb Board

Research Board; d. National Dairy Promotion and Research Board; and e. National Pork Board. (Date Range for R1/31/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00072‐F 2/1/2023 Rogers, Anastasia All communications from January 1, 2017 to January 31, 2023 referencing Angela Baysinger, Kenneth Anderson, 

Leary made by any individual associated with, employed by, related to or working for in any capacity of the follo

Egg Board; b. American Lamb Board; c. Cattleman’s Beef Promotion and Research Board; d. National Dairy Prom

National Pork Board. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2017 To 1/31/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00073‐F 2/1/2023 Rogers, Anastasia All communications from January 1, 2017 to January 31, 2023 referencing Joe Regenstein, Sharon Gwaltney‐Bra

individual associated with, employed by, related to or working for in any capacity of the following checkoff prog

American Lamb Board; c. Cattleman’s Beef Promotion and Research Board; d. National Dairy Promotion and Res

Board. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2017 To 1/31/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00074‐F 2/1/2023 Rogers, Anastasia All communications from January 1, 2017 to January 31, 2023 referencing Jan Shearer, Raymond Anthony, Steph

individual associated with, employed by, related to or working for in any capacity of the following checkoff progAmerican Lamb Board; c. Cattleman’s Beef Promotion and Research Board; d. National Dairy Promotion and Res

Board. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2017 To 1/31/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00075‐F 2/6/2023 Lowrey, Will I request electronic copies of any records dated or transmitted between January 1, 2017 and the date of fulfillm

to AMS’ approval, verification, certification, inspection, or monitoring of “pasture‐raised” or “pasture raised” ma

following entities, including original submissions/proposals, verification reports, inspection reports, managemen

Country Organics • Handsome Brook Farms • Henbruck’s Poultry Ranch • Mid‐State Specialty Eggs • Wilcox Farm

1/1/2017 To 2/6/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00076‐F 2/7/2023 Rana, Salman (a) any written or verbal statements by any party including Sequin Farms Ltd., Kolb Farms LLC, (b)(6); (b) any fin

receipts or records of transaction; (c) authorizations, declarations, agreements, contracts or any other legal docphotos, videos, or audios; and (e) all other records considered or discovered by the Western Surety Company an

investigation and adjudication of the aforementioned surety claim.

2023‐AMS‐00077‐F 2/7/2023 Corlet, Liezel Request for records from 2022 and/or records as of Jan 25th 2023 for...the 2022 Hemp farmers list for North Ca

From 1/1/2022 To 1/25/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00078‐F 2/8/2023 Haley Goldman, Henry Any mentions of Jerusalem Artichokes or Helianthus tuberosus. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/1981 

2023‐AMS‐00079‐F 2/10/2023 Onken, Nick Bin charts or diagrams for Schmitz Grain in Currie, MN.

2023‐AMS‐00080‐F 2/10/2023 Lindamood, Douglas Lima Family Farms (2022 Grant), Old Haven Farms (2022 Grant), Kompac, INC (2022 Grant) and Pastured Life Far

like to request a copy of any three (3) successful FY2022 MPIRG Grant Narratives and Budget(s) that were subm

FEDERAL GRANT OF INSPECTION (PFGI) PROJECT. (Date Range for Record Search: From 10/1/2021 To 9/30/2022

2023‐AMS‐00081‐F 2/12/2023 Klapper, Bonnie 1. Any and all documents reflecting, showing or relating to any inspection or audit of or visit to Superior Farms, 

but not limited to any reports generated during any inspection, audit or visit from January 1, 2013 to February 1

communications related to the USDA and Superior Farms. January 1, 2003 to February 10, 2023.
AMS Requests

Received between 10/01/2022 and 06/30/2023

2023‐AMS‐00082‐F 2/14/2023 Held, Michael We are acting on behalf of M/V NAVIOS HYPERION interests and request a complete copy of the USDA/FGIS file 

2023‐AMS‐00083‐F 2/14/2023 Dehart, Michael We represent MML Pte. Ltd. as owners of the M/V MG Kronos, which loaded a cargo of Yellow Corn from Cargil

November 12, 2022. We hereby request any and all FGIS and USDA records, documentation, reports and corresp

sampling, testing and grading of this cargo.

2023‐AMS‐00084‐F 2/16/2023 Besnyl, Glenn I am requesting information on the above referenced licensee [PRIME FRESH PRODUCE LLC, License No. 201404

office with a certified copy of the original PACA license application, all renewals and/or reinstatements/terminat

print out listing the licensee and license details for the licensee listed above, who has a PACA license with the US

2023‐AMS‐00085‐F 2/16/2023 Grother, Brittney Requesting access to the FY2022 LFPP application and supporting documentation submitted by the Kansas Rura

title was "Building the Central Kansas Food Corridor: Creating a Food Hub and Delivery Network to Serve Comm

and Increase Food Access."

2023‐AMS‐00086‐F 2/17/2023 Amendola, Mark Copy of the Administrative Complaint recently filed by the USDA against Frozen Food Development, Inc., togeth

2023‐AMS‐00087‐F 2/21/2023 Hughes, James Copy of the grant application made by, and a copy of the grant award made to, UFCW Charity Foundation, Inc. f

workers pursuant to the Farm and Food Workers Relief Grant Program.

2023‐AMS‐00088‐F 2/22/2023 Hutchinson, Amy Information for the hemp operators in US. Please provide business name, trade name, license no, physical addre

general contact info and license holder name(s).

2023‐AMS‐00089‐F 2/23/2023 (b)(6) Greetings, I am a USDA federal employee who was interviewed on January 3rd, 2023 by AMS Compliance Office

Blake Mikaelson. I would like to request copies of the case. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/03/2023 To 

2023‐AMS‐00090‐F 3/6/2023 Shanker, Deena Only search for Beef Board records. Specific search terms are "“health, environment, climate change, consumer 

request access to records related to the Beef Checkoff program from January 1, 2021 to the present. (Date Rang

3/7/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00091‐F 3/8/2023 Bell, Tracie We are requesting a list of all current purchase card managers and purchase card approving officials in your age

information: First name, last name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and title.

2023‐AMS‐00092‐F 3/8/2023 Jenkins, Stan The licensed bushel capacity for a grain facility located in Broadmoor, IL. Owner is River Valley Cooperative. The 

Bradford, IL 61421 2. Bin chart(s) for this facility with bushel capacities for each bin.

2023‐AMS‐00093‐F 3/9/2023 Besnyl, Glenn I am requesting information on the above referenced licensee [Havmore Food Products Inc. License No. 201101

PACA license application, all renewals and/or reinstatements/terminations, and the most recent PACA license p

details for the licensee listed above.

2023‐AMS‐00094‐F 3/10/2023 Murphy, Kayleen Request all documents, including applications for PACA licenses, PACA licenses, revocation of PACA licenses, sus

involving PACA licenses, in the name of or relating to the following: E Ancer Produce Company Ancer Produce E. 

Luis Turcios L.A.T. Produce Inc. J. Luna Produce Co. Inc.

2023‐AMS‐00095‐F 3/10/2023 Oberman, Jeff Request all correspondence between John Cornell, representing the California Avocado Commission and the US

March 10th, 2023. (Date Range for Record Search: From 2/10/2023 To 3/10/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00096‐F 3/13/2023 Holiff, Gary Hemp Growers in the USA, available in Excel format

2023‐AMS‐00097‐F 3/15/2023 Kastel, Mark NOSB candidates/appointees...for the 2023 appointments.

2023‐AMS‐00098‐F 3/16/2023 Klinowski, Jason Request copies of Anthony Gambino Jr., t/a R&R Creole Flavored Produce, whom the USDA assigned PACA licen

purposes. 1) Original application for license under the PACA. 2) Subsequent PACA license renewal applications/d

date of your response hereto;

2023‐AMS‐00099‐F 3/17/2023 Clark, Randi Current grain elevators not limited to export elevators in the united state. This includes their Business name, loc

state, location zipcode, mailing address, mailing city, mailing state, mailing zipcode, business contact, phone num

deal in.

2023‐AMS‐00100‐F 3/17/2023 Weisz, David Documents for the time period spanning from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2021, by, for, or on behalf 

"Integrated CBD"; "Integrated CBD LLC"; "Integrated CBD, LLC"; "Integrated CBD Holdings"; "Integrated CBD Hol

LLC"; "Integrated Ag XI"; "Integrated Ag XI LLC"; "Integrated Ag XI, LLC"; "Hyder Ranch"; "Hyder Ranch LLC"; and/

connection with any organic certification sought for or held by any such entity or entities. (Date Range for Recor

12/31/2021)
AMS Requests

Received between 10/01/2022 and 06/30/2023

2023‐AMS‐00101‐F 3/18/2023 Paris, Anthony Copy of any and all Awarded Contracts for AMS/USDA ‐ Third Party Logistic (3PL) Services: Solicitation # 12‐3J14

2023‐AMS‐00102‐F 3/21/2023 Barclay, Chris All current state/federal USDA licensed hemp growers/producers in the USA including the following information

city, county, zip code.

2023‐AMS‐00103‐F 3/22/2023 Klapper, Bonnie 1) All documents relating to the Butina CO2Paternoster gas chamber, including any studies performed by the US

efficacy of gas chambers, the speed at which pigs are anesthetized and/or slaughtered, and whether the use of sHumane Methods of Slaughter Act; 2) All communications, between the USDA and Marel relating to gas chambeuse of any CAS chamber of carbon dioxide gas chambers to slaughter pigs, including any studies performed by thchambers, and whether the use of such gas chambers complies with either the Humane Methods of Slaughter A

1/1/2010 To 3/20/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00104‐F 3/23/2023 Kastel, Mark We request a fully comprehensive listing of all letters of support, career and notable positions held, and any oth

correspondence received relating to Dr. Franklin Quarcoo and Mr. Nate Lewis in regard to their application and 

Organic Standards Board.

2023‐AMS‐00105‐F 3/30/2023 Hill, John WA‐51‐2 for eGrain, Inc. Need copies of the form for each year submitted for date range requested in record se

From 09/15/2014 To 03/30/2023)

2023‐AMS‐02897‐F 3/28/2023 Synhaivska, Liudmyla Documents (RFI, RFP, PWS, SOW etc) related to TO # 1232SA22F0060 (under contract # 47QTCB22D0185). (Date 

01/01/2021 To 03/28/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00102‐F 3/21/2023 Barclay, Chris Electronic spreadsheet file of all current state/federal USDA licensed hemp growers/producers in the USA includ

name, Business address, postal city, county, zip code.

2023‐AMS‐00106‐F 4/7/2023 LeBas, David Trust claims concerning cattle sold to Hall Cattle Feeders, LLC, (b)(6) and (b)(6) for the time period beginning on 

of your response. All correspondence, emails, text messages, presentations, memoranda, reports, and other com

for the time period. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2021 To 4/10/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00107‐F 4/14/2023 Garcia, Alexis Any and all documents regarding investigations of C.H. Robinson, CHR Worldwide, and/or its subsidiary Robinso

Department of Agriculture Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Division. (Date Range for Record Search: Fro

2023‐AMS‐00108‐F 4/14/2023 Garcia, Alexis 1. Any and all documents regarding investigations of C.H. Robinson, CHR Worldwide, and/or its subsidiary Robin

Department of Agriculture Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Division from 1 February 2022 through the p

to: (i) summaries of allegations and findings; (ii) review reports and exhibits; (iii) memoranda; (iv) analyses of fin

regarding irregularities, disciplinary actions, possible corrective actions, and/or follow up. (Date Range for Recor

2023‐AMS‐00109‐F 4/15/2023 Hespen, David Copy of the most recent only USDA Good Agricultural Practices & Good Handling Audit for: Panama Banana, 240

Chicago, IL 60608 (Date Range for Record Search: From 04/14/2020 To 04/15/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00110‐F 4/14/2023 Steel, Andrea USDA's evaluation and approval of state plans for the regulation of hemp production...limited to records related 

plans that were rejected or asked to have revised, including but not limited to emails, letters, memoranda, repo

communications, between (1) the USDA and any state agencies or officials; (2) employees, staff and/or officials any other federal agencies or members of Congress. Please provide all responsive records, regardless of format. 

1/1/2018 To 4/17/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00111‐F 4/17/2023 LaVie, Kevin We are acting on behalf of the M/V GENCO BOURGOGNE and request a complete copy of the USDA FGIS inspect

aboard the vessel. On or about March 30‐31, 2023, the vessel was loaded with a total of 54,998.621 MT of Yello

Cargill Westwego, Mississippi River Mile 103.1 AHP elevator. We request that the responsive documents include 

reports and all fumigation records.

2023‐AMS‐00112‐F 4/17/2023 Becker, Joy Bin charts and diagrams for the two Doguet Rice Milling facilities at 795 S Major Drive and 5702 Industrial Drive, 

2023‐AMS‐00113‐F 4/18/2023 Besnyl, Glenn Requesting information on the above referenced licensee [Prime Fresh Produce LLC License No. 20140423] from 

with a certified copy of the original PACA license application, all renewals and/or reinstatements/terminations, a

out listing the licensee and license details for the licensee listed above, who had a PACA license with the USDA.

2023‐AMS‐00114‐F 4/18/2023 Krause, Katrina Bin charts and diagrams for Delta Grain. The addresses are: 23248 County Road 512, Sidon, MS 38954 2556 Cou

These facilities were previously owned by Express Grain Terminals.
AMS Requests

Received between 10/01/2022 and 06/30/2023

2023‐AMS‐00115‐F 4/18/2023 Besnyl, Glenn Requesting information on the above referenced licensee [Tomato specialties LLC, License No. 20100333] from t

a certified copy of the original PACA license application, all renewals and/or reinstatements/terminations, and t

listing the licensee and license details for the licensee listed above, who had a PACA license with the USDA.

2023‐AMS‐00116‐F 4/18/2023 Besnyl, Glenn Requesting information on the above referenced licensee [Integro Produce LLC, License No. 20220750] from the 

certified copy of the original PACA license application, all renewals and/or reinstatements/terminations, and the 

listing the licensee and license details for the licensee listed above, who has a PACA license with the USDA.

2023‐AMS‐00117‐F 4/20/2023 Talbert, Duane We are requesting all documentation related to this claim, [PACA File R ‐2021‐0295] including all investigation re

2023‐AMS‐00118‐F 4/21/2023 Heath, Crystal All communications referencing meals on airlines and/or airline menus and/or inflight meals made by any individ

related to or working for in any capacity of the following checkoff programs: a. American Egg Board; b. American 

Promotion and Research Board; d. National Dairy Promotion and Research Board; and e. National Pork Board. (D

6/1/2018 To 4/21/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00119‐F 4/21/2023 Heath, Crystal All communications from Nov 11, 2021 to the present referencing “ventilation shutdown,” "VSD," or "VSD+" ma

employed by, related to or working for in any capacity of the following checkoff programs: a. American Egg Boar

Cattleman’s Beef Promotion and Research Board; d. National Dairy Promotion and Research Board; and e. Natio

Search: From 11/11/2021 To 4/24/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00120‐F 4/21/2023 Heath, Crystal All communications from June 1, 2018 to the present referencing "Humane Endings Symposium" made by any in

related to or working for in any capacity of the following checkoff programs: a. American Egg Board; b. American 

Promotion and Research Board; d. National Dairy Promotion and Research Board; and e. National Pork Board. (D

6/1/2018 To 4/24/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00121‐F 4/25/2023 Shanker, Deena I request all documents that discuss the national dairy advertising campaign with Aubrey Plaza: (1) plans for the 

Plaza, (3) the total amount spent on the campaign, (4) the public reaction to the campaign (together, “the Recor

Records be provided to me on computer files or, if not maintained on computer files, in the same format as they 

Department of Agriculture. (Date Range for Record Search: From 4/1/2022 To 4/25/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00122‐F 3/8/2023 Ladov, Joshua 1) Copy of the administrative complaint filed by the USDA against US Fresh Corp. for alleged violations of the Pe

described in USDA Public Affairs Release No. 025‐23 dated February 9, 2023; 2) Copy of the answer filed by US F

administrative complaint referenced in Request No. 1 above; and 3) Copies of any Affidavits of Service, Certificadocumentation relating to service of the administrative complaint referenced in Request No. 1 above upon US F

any other person or entity.

2023‐AMS‐00123‐F 4/26/2023 East, Anna Applications from State of Virginia and Blue Lake Rancheria Reservation for Local Food Purchase Assistance Coo

USDA‐AMS‐10182‐LFPA0000‐22‐0001. I request a copy of a winning grant application from a city or a county for program listed below. Grant Program Title: Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LF

Agriculture Funding Opportunity Number (FON): USDA‐AMS‐10182‐LFPA0000‐22‐0001 Assistance Listing Numbe

2023‐AMS‐00124‐F 4/26/2023 Baker, Barbara (b)(6) owned flag acres zoo in hoosickfalls ny I need employees names date of birth address for a personal matte

2023‐AMS‐00125‐F 4/26/2023 Triplett jr, Dwayne All2023‐AMS‐00126‐F 4/27/2023 Dehart, Michael We represent Trabzon Maritime Ltd., as owners of the M/V Trabzon, which loaded a cargo of Yellow Corn from 

Myrtle Grove, Louisiana on/about November 4, 2022. We hereby request any and all FGIS and USDA records, docorrespondence relating to the loading, sampling, testing and grading of this cargo. (Date Range for Record Sear

2023‐AMS‐00127‐F 4/28/2023 Babakinejad, Babak FOIA requests: 2021‐AMS‐00102‐F and 2021‐AMS‐00189‐F.

2023‐AMS‐00128‐F 5/1/2023 Wiese, Chris Bin Charts and Warehouse Diagrams showing the licensed bushel capacity for a company called Central Valley A

IA and Akron, IA.

2023‐AMS‐00129‐F 5/1/2023 Sanford, Shea Requesting information about hemp producers and hemp testing labs that have been federally licensed by the U

as of 5/1/2023. 1. Business/Company Information, including: tradename & dba, phone number, and email addre

ID Number 4. License Start Date 5. License Expiration Date 6. Status of License. (Date Range for Record Search: F
AMS Requests

Received between 10/01/2022 and 06/30/2023

2023‐AMS‐00130‐F 5/3/2023 Aamot, Colin I request disclosure on the following records: Full FOIA Logs, years 2000‐present Full FOIA Appeal Logs, years 20

2023‐AMS‐00131‐F 5/3/2023 East, Anna Copy of the winning grant application detailed below: Grant Program Title: Specialty Crop Block Grant Program ‐ 

Department of Agriculture Funding Opportunity Number (FON): USDA‐AMS‐TM‐SCBGP‐G‐23‐0003 Assistance Lis

Applicant: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Award Amount: $2,153,501

2023‐AMS‐00138‐F 5/10/2023 Hobbs, Colleen Identification of all individuals or companies who have applied nationwide for Hemp Cultivation Licensing to inc

regardless of licensee status. The following information is sought for each application submitted to the state: • B

under • Trade or DBA the applicant business will or are doing business under • Business Mailing address • Name 

• Applicant Email Address • Business Email Address • Business Phone • License number where applicable • LiceRange for Record Search: From 01/01/2022 To 05/10/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00132‐F 3/19/2023 Greenewald, John Request a copy of ALL Records Management Self‐Assessment (RMSA) reports submitted to NARA [from GIPSA] f

Record Search: From 1/1/2018 To 5/10/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00133‐F 5/12/2023 Trebon, John All public records relating to (b)(6), (b)(6), (b)(6), and/or Peaktop View Ranch and the sale of cows. Specifically, w

Sales or receipts for sales. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/31/2013 To 5/15/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00134‐F 5/15/2023 Price, Todd Document related the USDA Regional Food Business Center program. 1) All applications, both for the successful 

from [Delta and Appalachia regions] of the program 2) Any scoring sheets, rubrics or other documents used to r

2023‐AMS‐00135‐F 5/15/2023 Brown, Mimi Copy of all egg handlers in the United States as well as their [Company/Farm name, DBA, physical Address, City 

name, contact position, email, phone number and dozens of eggs sold each year by each handler per year] going 

to see the history of egg board assessments by handler. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2018 To 5/16/

2023‐AMS‐00136‐F 5/15/2023 Wilson, Lori I would like to request dates inspections were performed in March and April at Southern Gulf and Jacinto Port w

rodents or contamination?

2023‐AMS‐00137‐F 5/16/2023 Sparks, Paige 1. Produce USB's communications both internal and with third‐party agencies regarding the strategic plan it has 

from November 8, 2021, to June 9, 2022. 2. Produce USB's communications discussing (b)(6) as an employee/co

June 9, 2022. 3. Produce information which shows any financial compensation USB paid to any third parties to d

to #1. 4. Produce USB's communications with USDA affiliate (b)(6) from November 8, 2021, to June 9, 2022. 5. P

complaints of sexual harassment from November 8, 2021 to June 9, 2022. 6. Produce any relevant documentatio

USB and AMS/USDA as far as oversight. 7. Produce all written instructions AMS has sent to USB related to the ha

or harassment. (Date range for record search: November 8, 2021 to June 9, 2022)

2023‐AMS‐00139‐F 5/16/2023 Osthus, John Decision documents and the related emails your team have been copied on, with redactions as required by law 

2023‐AMS‐00140‐F 5/23/2023 Richman, Kim Records for Perdue Foods, LLC, related to the following Process Verified Points: “Poultry Care,” “Raised Cage Fre

Range.” Specifically, I am requesting the follow records: 1. All quality management system documentation. 2. Al

audits, corrective action audits, and surveillance audits conducted by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service o

January 1, 2020 to the date of document collection. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2020 To 5/23/202

2023‐AMS‐00141‐F 5/28/2023 Prieto, Julia The number of horses exported to slaughter by breed type. (Date Range for Record Search: From 01/01/2010 To 2023‐AMS‐00142‐F 5/28/2023 Wicks, Noah All Farmer Fairness complaints submitted to the agency between Jan. 1, 2022, and the date this request is proce

From 01/01/2022 To 05/28/2023)
AMS Requests

Received between 10/01/2022 and 06/30/2023

2023‐AMS‐00143‐F 5/30/2023 Brown, Gregory A Trading, PACA License No. 20190343, in connection with a dispute between our client and Elite Farms, Inc., PA

correct copies of any and all documents concerning USDA inspections conducted between April 1, 2022 and the either the Applicant or the Shipper; 2. True and correct copies of any and all documents concerning USDA inspec

and the present in which the Inspection Site is identified as 276 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, New York; 3. True an

documents concerning USDA inspections conducted between April 1, 2022 and the present involving produce w

shipped, received, purchased or sold by Elite notwithstanding the fact that Elite is not identified as either the Apcommunications, including notes reflecting the substance of oral communications, related to or concerning the 

amendments or modification thereto; and 5. True and correct copies of any and all documents concerning the Incommunications or those which are already being produced in response to this FOIA Request.

2023‐AMS‐00144‐F 5/26/2023 Chauner, Ryan Correspondence between office staff with the following individuals between 2019 and present: o Timothy P. “Ti

o Gregory “Greg” Putnam o James Muchmore ∙ Correspondence with or between office staff including the follow

present: “Little Belt Cattle” or “Little Belt Burger Bar” or “Little Belt Feed Lot” o “Yellowstone Cattle Feeders” ∙ A

Market Facilitation Program, Food Purchase and Distribution Program, and Agricultural Trade Promotion Progra

office and the following individuals or entities: “Little Belt Cattle” or “Little Belt Burger Bar” or “Little Belt Feed L

and all documents, including but not limited to formal application materials such as Form CCC‐913, regarding th

Purchase and Distribution Program, and Agricultural Trade Promotion Program submitted from May 2018‐prese

entities: “Little Belt Cattle” or “Little Belt Burger Bar” or “Little Belt Feed Lot” o “Yellowstone Cattle Feeders” (Da

5/1/2018 To 5/30/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00145‐F 5/26/2023 Marshall, Margaret Copies of all records within the USDA [AMS'] possession or control related to contracts entered into with Simmo

of catfish and/or catfish products. Requests for proposals (RFPs), proposals/bids submitted by Simmons, final co

the USDA and Simmons, as well as all related exhibits, reports, notes, drafts, correspondence, and any and all ad

purchase of Simmons Farm Raised Catfish products by USDA. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2020 To 

2023‐AMS‐00146‐F 5/31/2023 Singular, Eric Requesting how many acres of hemp production were registered in North Carolina and South Carolina in 2023. I 

hemp production were registered in Missouri in 2023. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/2023 To 5/31/2

2023‐AMS‐00147‐F 6/1/2023 East, Anna Request a copy of the winning grant application: Grant Program Title: Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) 

(FON): USDA‐AMS‐TM‐RFSP‐G‐22‐0009 Assistance Listing Number: 10.177 Applicant: Community Foundation fo

Amount: $564,046.62 Project name: Building Regional Resilience: The Greater Pittsburgh Food Systems Partners

2023‐AMS‐00148‐F 6/2/2023 Talbert, Duane Administrative Complaint Reports in reference to an investigation (report) conducted during the summer month

Stacy Semas from the USDA Tucson AZ office in reference to our complaint: Adolph & Ceresia Produce vs St . Lou

USDA vs. Josh Blassingame Sr. and USDA vs. Josh Blassingame Jr. (Date Range for Record Search: From 6/1/2022 

2023‐AMS‐00149‐F 6/2/2023 Fox, Jade I am looking for Cold Warehouses near Laredo on the US side. I work with every port and rail in the US and wou

reach out to in the US in case of an urgent request.

2023‐AMS‐00150‐F 6/2/2023 Krause, Katrina Bin charts and diagrams for a facility near Hooker, OK that was owned previously by ADM and/or Collingwood G

2023‐AMS‐00151‐F 6/5/2023 East, Anna Request a copy of the winning grant application: Grant Program Title: Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMP

Agriculture Funding Opportunity Number (FON): USDA‐AMS‐TM‐FMPP‐G‐22‐0002 Assistance Listing Number: 10

Winslow, AZ Award Amount: $198,392.81

2023‐AMS‐00152‐F 5/22/2023 Heo, Andrew Documentation your agency has regarding the February 3, 2023 derailment of Norfolk Southern Train 32N1, 2 in 2023‐AMS‐00153‐F 1/4/2023 Jarvis, Lauren Public Law 480 Title II budget allocations and disbursements from Fiscal Year 1955 to Fiscal Year 2020. I would li

and the amounts per country. (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/1955 To 9/30/2020)

2023‐AMS‐00154‐F 6/7/2023 Beach, Meredith All records reflecting the data relied upon to prepare and publish the Agricultural and Marketing Service weekly 

United States to Canada and Mexico from January 1, 2023, to May 30, 2023. (Date Range for Record Search: Fro
AMS Requests

Received between 10/01/2022 and 06/30/2023

2023‐AMS‐00155‐F 6/8/2023 Stokes, Craig I request the following documentation and statements in this PACA file that relates to: The USDA report of inves

and any pleadings filed in the Establecimiento Agricola El Rancho S.A. v. ERC Trade LP; File PACA R‐2022‐0486 (D

5/23/2022 To 6/8/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00156‐F 6/8/2023 Stokes, Craig I request the following the documentation and statements in this PACA file that relates to or consists of: The US

the parties’ claims, and any pleadings filed in the Vasful Commercial S.A. v. ERC Trade LP; File PACA R‐2022‐0486 

5/23/2022 To 6/8/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00157‐F 6/8/2023 Hettinger, Johnathan Records of all complaints filed under the new Farmer Fairness Initiative (https://www.usda.gov/farmerfairness).

2023‐AMS‐00158‐F 6/8/2023 Becker, Joy Bin charts and diagrams for the Star of the West facility at 415 Hwy 32 S., St Hilaire, MN 56754.2023‐AMS‐00159‐F 6/9/2023 Becker, Joy Bin charts and diagrams for the Star of the West facilities locations at: 870 S. Main St., PO Box 159, Vermontville

Charlotte, MI 48813 7758 Otto Rd., Charlotte, MI 48813 415 Nelson St., Potterville, MI 48876 772 E. Emmett St., 

2023‐AMS‐00160‐F 6/12/2023 Becker, Joy Bin charts and diagrams for the Star of the West properties, formerly Brown Milling, at: 8731 E Rosebush Rd, Mt 

Rosebush, MI 414 W Wright Ave, Shepherd MI 3751 E Rosebush Rd, Rosebush, MI

2023‐AMS‐00161‐F 6/12/2023 Becker, Joy Bin charts and diagrams for the Cooperative Elevator location at 4290 N Branch Road, North Branch, MI?

2023‐AMS‐00162‐F 6/12/2023 Jameson, Matt We would like to request a list of all registered hemp processor licensees for 2023 including email and phone co

2023‐AMS‐00163‐F 6/15/2023 Georgantas, Dimitri USDA Certificate of Quality for the above‐captioned loading of corn [M/V HERMES I U.S. No. 2 Better Yellow Cor

Terminatl Convent, LA; On or about March 24, 2023; Our File: 66424].

2023‐AMS‐00164‐F 6/19/2023 Triplett jr, Dwayne letters/payments/vouchers/mail/replies grants/Sponsorship resources/pdfs2023‐AMS‐00165‐F 6/22/2023 Woodlee, James All comments or correspondence submitted by the American Herbal Products Association in response to the U.S

Rule regarding the National Organic Program published in the Federal Register on December 16, 1997 (62 Fed. R

No. TMD‐94‐00‐2; March 13, 2000 (65 Fed. Reg. 13,512) and assigned USDA Docket No. TMD‐00‐02‐PR2; and, D

and assigned USDA Docket No. TMD‐00‐02‐FR.

2023‐AMS‐00166‐F 6/22/2023 Schelah, Melissa Please provide the company name, address, and phone number of all Hemp licenses provided in Vermont by the 

Record Search: From 1/1/2022 To 6/22/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00167‐F 6/23/2023 Estep, Bill I am researching a story on hemp production in Kentucky over the last decade, since pilot project crops were au

created as much economic benefit as some farmers and officials hoped, and I am trying to figure out why that iscompare the value of production here, or the number of acres planted and/or harvested, or both, so other state

2023‐AMS‐00168‐F 6/23/2023 Becker, Joy Bin charts and diagrams for the Scoular facility located at 414 S. 6th St., Lincoln, KS.

2023‐AMS‐00169‐F 6/23/2023 East, Anna Request a copy of the winning grant application detailed below: Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) Agency: U

Opportunity Number (FON): USDA‐AMS‐TM‐LFPP‐G‐22‐0001 Assistance Listing Number: 10.175 Applicant: Asian 

Project Title: Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Communities: Mutual Support Laced Through Food Supply Cha

2023‐AMS‐00170‐F 6/23/2023 Becker, Joy Bin charts and diagrams for the Danvers Elevators at: 200 South West Street, Danvers, IL 101 W Washington Stre

Goodfield, IL 30082 Harding Rd, Deer Creek, IL 104 W First St, Mackinaw, IL

2023‐AMS‐00171‐F 6/26/2023 Chen, Emerson Obtain information regarding the hiring of military spouses under Executive Order 13473 within your agency or 

spouses hired by your agency or department under the authority of Executive Order 13473 from 2019 to presen

2023‐AMS‐00172‐F 6/26/2023 Wilkins, Michael Request information about the minimum requirements that have been set by the agency (USDA, AMS, Cotton & 

agency has set a classing/grading rate of 250 cotton samples per hour for Agricultural Commodity Graders.

2023‐AMS‐00173‐F 6/27/2023 Kaser, Bruce Request for a copy of an AMS Administrator’s Appeal Decision denying organic certification of a Mexican growe

apparently issued on October 27, 2006. I am asking only for a copy of the decision and no other documents.

2023‐AMS‐00175‐F 6/28/2023 Wicks, Noah Request all emails to and from Jill Hoover that include any or all of the following keywords: "report", "Congress"

"delay". This request includes the entire email chain in which Chief Cosby is a sender or recipient of one or more 

includes any attachments. (Date Range for Record Search: From 05/01/2023 To 06/28/2023)

2023‐AMS‐00174‐F 6/28/2023 Wicks, Noah Request all emails to and from Emily DeBord that include any or all of the following keywords: "report", "Congre

"analysis", "delay". This request includes the entire email chain in which Emily DeBord is a sender or recipient of 

request also includes any attachments. (Date Range for Record Search: From 05/01/2023 To 06/28/2023)
AMS Requests

Received between 10/01/2022 and 06/30/2023

2023‐AMS‐00176‐F 6/28/2023 Wicks, Noah Request all emails to and from Bruce Summers that include any or all of the following keywords: "report", "Cong

"econometric", "analysis", "delay". This request includes the entire email chain in which Bruce Summers is a sen

“bcc”) of one or more emails in the chain. This request also includes any attachments. (Date Range for Record Se

2023‐AMS‐00177‐F 6/29/2023 Berghoff, Tod All Handler Statements of Fresh Pear Shipments (as required by Federal Marketing Order No. 927) 2021‐2022 SE

RATES filed by Stadelman Fruit, 200 Northstone Pkwy. Zillah, WA 98953 (Date Range for Record Search: From 08

2023‐AMS‐00178‐F 6/29/2023 Wiese, Chris Bin Charts and Warehouse Diagrams showing the licensed bushel capacity for a company called First Coop doing 

2023‐AMS‐00179‐F 6/29/2023 Becker, Joy Bin charts and diagrams for the Goodwine Coop locations at: 554 N 1800 East Road, Goodwine, IL 60939 1982 E 

N 2100 East Road, Wellington, IL 60973 1661 E 200 North Road, Hoopeston, IL 60942