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USDA Judicial Officer Decisions

The following decisions were rendered by the United States Department of Agriculture Judicial Officer. The Judicial Officer is delegated authority by the Secretary of Agriculture to act as the final deciding officer in USDA adjudicatory proceedings subject to 5 U.S.C. Secs, 556 and 557 and other proceedings listed in 7 C.F.R. § 2.35. This collection includes all major decisions rendered after January 1, 2002.

Note: Summaries of decisions and rulings rendered from 1971 through the present are now being published on the Office of the Judicial Officer home page at: http://www.usda.gov/da/ojo.htm

Due to difficulties in converting to the .pdf format prior to Sept. 1, 2004, pagination in those earlier decisions may be inconsistent with the originals.

Index

Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act
Animal Quarantine Act
Animal Welfare Act
Beef Promotion and Research Act
Federal Meat Inspection Act/Poultry Products Inspection Act
Federal Crop Insurance Act
Food Stamp Program Act
Honey Research, Promotion and Consumer Information Act
Horse Protection Act
Inspection and Grading
National Dairy Promotion and Research Board
Organic Foods Production Act
Packers and Stockyards Act
Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act
Plant Quarantine Act
Plant Variety Protection Act
Sugar Marketing Allotment
Watermelon Research Promotion Act



Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act

In re: Gerawan Farming, Inc.
01 AMA Docket No. F&V 916-1 & 917-1
Decision and Order (May 9, 2008)

In re: Marvin and Laura Horne, d/b/a Raisin Valley Farms
2007 AMA Docket No. F&V 989-0069
Decision and Order (April 11, 2008)

In re: Marvin and Laura Horne, d/b/a Raisin Valley Farms
2007 AMA Docket No. F&V 989-0069
Ruling Granting Administrator's Motion to Dismiss (February 4, 2008)

In re: Country Classic Dairies, Inc.
2005 AMA Docket No. M-4-3
Order Granting Motion to Withdraw Appeal (September 21, 2007)

In re: Lanco Dairy Farms Cooperative
2006 AMA Docket No. M-4-1
Decision and Order (September 26, 2007)

In re: Saulsbury Enterprises and Robert J. Saulsbury
AMAA Docket No. 94-0002
Order Lifting Stay Order (February 21, 2007)

In re: Mark McDowell et al.
AMA PPRCIA Docket No. 05-0001
Order Denying Interim Relief (December 7, 2006)

In re: Mark McDowell et al.
AMA PPRCIA Docket No. 05-0001
Ruling Granting U.S. EPA's Motion for Leave to File an Amicus Brief (December 5, 2006)

In re: Lion Raisins, Inc.
2005 AMA Docket No. F&V 989-1
Ruling Striking Petitioner's Second Amended Petition (July 13, 2005)

In re: Lion Raisins, Inc.
2005 AMA Docket No. F&V 989-2
Decision and Order (July 12, 2005)

In re: Lion Raisins, Inc.
2005 AMA Docket No. F&V 989-1
Decision and Order (April 25, 2005)

In re: Lion Raisins, Inc., and Boghosian Raisin Packing Co., Inc.
2003 AMA Docket No. F&V 989-7
Order Granting Petition for Reconsideration (December 7, 2004)

In re: Lion Raisins, Inc., and Boghosian Raisin Packing Co., Inc.
2003 AMA Docket No. F&V 989-7
Decision and Order (October 19, 2004)

In re: Unified Western Grocers, Inc.; Dean Foods Company of California; Safeway, Inc.; Swiss Dairy
AMA Docket No. M-1131-1
Decision and Order (September 20, 2004)

In re: Procacci Brothers Sales Corporation, Gargiulo, Inc., and Ag Mart, Inc., n/k/a Santa Sweets, Inc.
2004 AMA Docket No. F&V 966-1
Order Denying Interim Relief (March 2, 2004)

In re: Lion Raisins, Inc.
2002 AMA Docket No. F&V 989-1
Order vacating ALJ's Denial of Complainant's Motion for Default (February 9, 2004)

In re: Lion Raisins, Inc.
2002 AMA Docket No. F&V 989-1
Second Remand Order (January 22, 2004)

In re: Lion Raisins, Inc.
2002 AMA Docket No. F&V 989-5
Order Vacating Order Granting Motion to Dismiss and Remand Order (December 4, 2003)

In re: Kreider Dairy Farms, Inc.
98 AMA Docket No. M 4-1
Decision and Order (August 5, 2003)

In re: Boghosian Raisin Packing Co., Inc.
2002 AMA Docket No. F&V 989-6
Remand Order (May 13, 2003)

In re: Lion Raisins, Inc.
2002 AMA Docket No. F&V 989-5
Remand Order and Ruling Denying Request for Extension of Time (May 13, 2003)

In re: Lion Raisins, Inc.
2002 AMA Docket No. F&V 989-1
Remand Order (May 12, 2003)

In re: Foster Enterprises and Eggs West
2002 AMA Docket No. F&V 1250-1
Decision and Order (April 8, 2003)

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Animal Quarantine Act

In re: William Richardson
A.Q. Docket No. 05-0012
Decision and Order (June 13, 2007)

In re: Jozset Mokos
A.Q. Docket No. 03-0003
Order Denying Late Appeal (September 6, 2005)

In re: Marla Garcia Gonzalez
A.Q. Docket No. 05-0004
Decision and Order (April 27, 2005)

In re: Vega Nunez
A.Q. Docket No. 03-0002
Order Denying Late Appeal (September 8, 2004)

In re: Eddie Robinson Squires
A.Q. Docket No. 02-0005
Decision and Order (August 9, 2004)

In re: Salvador Sanchez-Gomez
A.Q. Docket No. 01-0010
Decision and Order (May 28, 2002)

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Animal Welfare Act

In re: Daniel J. Hill and Montrose Orchards, Inc.
AWA Docket No. 06-0006
Decision and Order (May 16, 2008)

In re: David McCauley, d/b/a Dave's Animal Farm
AWA Docket No. 06-0009
Decision and Order (April 16, 2008)

In re: Octagon Sequence of Eight, Inc.; Lancelot Kollman Ramos, et al.
AWA Docket No. 05-0016
Stay Order as to Lancelot Kollman Ramos (March 19, 2007)

In re: Bridgeport Nature Center, Inc.; Heidi M. Berry Riggs, d/b/a Great Cats of the World
AWA Docket No. 00-0032
Remand Order (January 18, 2008)

In re: Coastal Bend Zoological Association; Robert Brock; Michelle Brock, et al.
AWA Docket No. 04-0015
Decision and Order as to Robert and Michelle Brock (January 24, 2008)

In re: Marilyn Shepherd
AWA Docket No. 05-0005
Decision and Order (November 29, 2007)

In re: Octagon Sequence of Eight, Inc.; Lancelot Kollman Ramos, et al.
AWA Docket No. 05-0016
Order Denying Petition for Rehearing as to Lancelot Kollman Ramos (December 13, 2007)

In re: Octagon Sequence of Eight, Inc.; Lancelot Kollman Ramos, et al.
AWA Docket No. 05-0016
Decision and Order as to Lancelot Kollman Ramos (October 2, 2007)

In re: Tracey Harrington
AWA Docket No. 07-0036
Decision and Order (August 28, 2007)

In re: Jerome Schmidt, d/b/a Top of the Ozark Auction
AWA Docket No. 05-0019
Order Denying Petition to Reconsider (May 9, 2007)

In re: Jerome Schmidt, d/b/a Top of the Ozark Auction
AWA Docket No. 05-0019
Decision and Order
(March 26, 2007)

In re: Mark Levinson
AWA Docket No. 06-0005
Decision and Order
(September 11, 2006)

In re: Karen Schmidt, d/b/a SCR Kennels
AWA Docket No. 03-0024
Decision and Order
(August 30, 2006)

In re: Cheryl Morgan, d/b/a Exotic Pet Co.
AWA Docket No. 05-0032
Order Denying Petition to Reconsider
(August 15, 2006)

In re: Marjorie Walker, d/b/a Linn Creek Kennel
AWA Docket No. 04-0021
Decision and Order
(August 10, 2006)

In re: Cheryl Morgan, d/b/a Exotic Pet Co.
AWA Docket No. 05-0032
Decision and Order
(July 6, 2006)

In re: Jewel Bond, d/b/a Bonds Kennel
AWA Docket No. 04-0024
Order Denying Petition to Reconsider
(July 6, 2006)

In re: Jewel Bond, d/b/a Bonds Kennel
AWA Docket No. 04-0024
Decision and Order
(May 19, 2006)

In re: John F. Cuneo, Jr.; The Hawthorn Corporation
AWA Docket No. 03-0023
Decision and Order as to James G. Zajicek
(May 2, 2006)

In re: Mary Jean Williams; John Bryan Williams; Deborah Ann Milette
AWA Docket No. 04-0023
Decision and Order as to Mary Jean Williams (September 14, 2005)

In re: Mary Jean Williams; John Bryan Williams; Deborah Ann Milette
AWA Docket No. 04-0023
Order Denying Petition to Reconsider as to Deborah Ann Milette (September 9, 2005)

In re: Richard Mielke, Kaye Mielke, and Mielke's Peke Patch
AWA Docket No. 05-0006
Decision and Order as to Richard Mielke and Kaye Mielke (July 29, 2005)

In re: Bodie S. Knapp, d/b/a Wayne's World Safari
AWA Docket No. 04-0029
Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration (July 5, 2005)

In re: Mary Jean Williams; John Bryan Williams; Deborah Ann Milette
AWA Docket No. 04-0023
Decision and Order as to Deborah Ann Milette (June 29, 2005)

In re: Ricky M. Watson, Cheri Watson; Tiger's Eyes, Inc., d/b/a Noah's Land Wildlife Park
AWA Docket No. 04-0017
Order Granting Motion to Withdraw Appeal Petition and Vacate Decision (June 3, 2005)

In re: For The Birds, Inc.; Jerry L. Korn; Susan F. Korn, d/b/a For the Birds
AWA Docket No. 04-0033
Remand Order as to Susan F. Korn (June 22, 2005)

In re: For The Birds, Inc.; Jerry L. Korn; Susan F. Korn, d/b/a For the Birds
AWA Docket No. 04-0033
Rule Granting Motion to Withdraw as Attorney of Record for Jerry L. Korn, Ben Korn, and
For The Birds, Inc. (June 21, 2005)

In re: For The Birds, Inc.; Jerry L. Korn; Susan F. Korn, d/b/a For the Birds
AWA Docket No. 04-0033
Decision and Order as to For The Birds, Inc., and Jerry L. Korn (June 22, 2005)

In re: Bodie S. Knapp, d/b/a Wayne's World Safari
AWA Docket No. 04-0029
Decision and Order (June 6, 2005)

In re: Ricky M. Watson, Cheri Watson; Tiger's Eyes, Inc., d/b/a Noah's Land Wildlife Park
AWA Docket No. 04-0017
Order Denying Petition To Reconsider as to Ricky M. Watson and Cheri Watson (April 13, 2005)

In re: Diana R. McCourt, an individual formerly known as Diana R. Cziraky; and Siberian Tiger Conservation Association
AWA Docket No. 05-0003
Decision and Order (March 29, 2005)

In re: Ricky M. Watson, Cheri Watson; Tiger's Eyes, Inc., d/b/a Noah's Land Wildlife Park
AWA Docket No. 04-0017
Decision and Order as to Ricky M. Watson and Cheri Watson (February 23, 2005)

In re: Ricky M. Watson, Cheri Watson; Tiger's Eyes, Inc., d/b/a Noah's Land Wildlife Park
AWA Docket No. 04-0017
Ruling Granting Complainant's Motion to Continue Time for Filing Amended Complaint and for Exchanging Documents (January 28, 2005)

In re: Dennis Hill, d/b/a White Tiger Foundation; and Willow Hill Center for Rare & Endangered Species, LLC
AWA Docket No. 04-0012
Stay Order (January 27, 2005)

In re: David Gilbert, an individual d/b/a Gilbert's Educational Petting Zoo and Safari Land Zoo
AWA Docket No. 04-0001
Errata (December 14, 2004)

In re: David Gilbert, an individual d/b/a Gilbert's Educational Petting Zoo and Safari Land Zoo
AWA Docket No. 04-0004
Order Denying Late Appeal (November 30, 2004)

In re: Dennis Hill, d/b/a White Tiger Foundation; and Willow Hill Center for Rare & Endangered Species, LLC
AWA Docket No. 04-0012
Order Denying Petition for Reconsideration (November 30, 2004)

In re: John F. Cuneo, Jr.; The Hawthorn Corporation
AWA Docket No. 03-0023
Order Dismissing Complainant's Appeal Petition as to John F. Cuneo, Jr., and The Hawthorne Corporation
(November 22, 2004)

In re: Eric John Drogosch, d/b/a Animal Adventures America
AWA Docket No. 04-0014
Decision and Order (October 28, 2004)

In re: Dennis Hill, d/b/a White Tiger Foundation; and Willow Hill Center for Rare & Endangered Species, LLC
AWA Docket No. 04-0012
Decision and Order (October 8, 2004)

In re: John F. Cuneo, Jr.; The Hawthorn Corporation
AWA Docket No. 03-0023
Ruling Denying Complainant's Motion for Shortened Time for John F. Cuneo, Jr., and
The Hawthorn Corporation to File a Response to Complainant's Appeal Petition (August 31, 2004)

In re: Erica Nicole deHaan, d/b/a Bundle of Joy Kennel
AWA Docket No. 04-0004
Decision and Order as to Erica Nicole deHaan (August 18, 2004)

In re: Dennis Hill, d/b/a White Tiger Foundation
AWA Docket No. 04-0012
Ruling Granting Complainant's Motion to Continue Time for Parties to
Comply with Exchange Deadlines (September 2, 2004)

In re: David McCauley
AWA Docket No. 02-0010
Order Denying Petition for Reconsideration (September 2, 2004)

In re: David McCauley
AWA Docket No. 02-0010
Order Denying Late Appeal (July 12, 2004)

In re: Winifred M. Canavan, d/b/a Westport Aquarium
AWA Docket No. 03-0003
Remand Order (April 20, 2004)

In re: Erica Nicole Mashburn and James Mashburn, d/b/a Living Legend Kennel
AWA Docket No. 03-0010
Order Vacating the ALJ's Denial of Complainant's Motion for Default Decision
and Remand Order as to James Mashburn (February 3, 2004)

In re: Erica Nicole Mashburn and James Mashburn, d/b/a Living Legend Kennel
AWA Docket No. 03-0010
Order Vacating Order Dismissing Interlocutory Apeal as to James Mashburn (January 21, 2004)

In re: Erica Nicole Mashburn and James Mashburn, d/b/a Living Legend Kennel
AWA Docket No. 03-0010
Order Dismissing Interlocutory Appeal as to James Mashburn and
Remanding the Proceeding to the ALJ (January 15, 2004)

In re: Belinda Atherton, d/b/a Bel-Kay Kennel
AWA Docket No. 03-0005
Order Denying Late Appeal (October 20, 2003)

In re: Wanda McQuary, Randall Jones, and Gary Jackson
AWA Docket No. 03-0013
Decision and Order as to Wanda McQuary and Randall Jones (October 1, 2003)

In re: Heartland Kennels, Inc., and Halvor Skaarhaug
AWA Docket No. 02-0004
Order Denying Second Petition for Reconsideration (December 17, 2002)

In re: David Finch, d/b/a Wild Iowa
AWA Docket No. 02-0014
Order Denying Petition for Reconsideration (December 16, 2002)

In re: Heartland Kennels, Inc., and Halvor Skaarhaug
AWA Docket No. 02-0004
Order Denying Petition for Reconsideration (November 13, 2002)

In re: David Finch, d/b/a Wild Iowa
AWA Docket No. 02-0014
Decision and Order (October 23, 2002)

In re: Heartland Kennels, Inc., and Halvor Skaarhaug
AWA Docket No. 02-0004
Decision and Order (October 8, 2002)

In re: Heartland Kennels, Inc., and Halvor Skaarhaug
AWA Docket No. 02-0004
Order Granting Respondents' Requests for Extension of Time and the
Rules of Practice and Denying Respondents' Request for Evidence (August 30, 2002)

In re: Samuel K. Angel
AWA Docket No. 01-0025
Order Denying Late Appeal (April 24, 2002)

In re: The International Siberian Tiger Foundation
AWA Docket No. 01-0017
Decision and Order (February 15, 2002)

In re: Steven Bourk, Carmella Bourke, and Donya Bourk
AWA Docket No. 01-0004
Decision and Order (January 4, 2002)

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Beef Promotion and Research Act

In re: Herman Camara, d/b/a Camara's New England Commission Auction, Inc.
BPRA Docket No. 02-0002
Decision and Order (April 3, 2003)

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Federal Crop Insurance Act

In re: Ross Blackstock
FCIA Docket No. 02-0007
Order Denying Late Appeal (July 13, 2004)

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Federal Meat Inspection Act/Poultry Products Inspection Act

In re: Frank Craig and Jean Craig, d/b/a Frank's Wholesale Meats
FMIA Docket No. 05-0002
PPIA Docket No. 05-0003
Order Denying Third Petition to Reconsider (April 16, 2008)

In re: Frank Craig and Jean Craig, d/b/a Frank's Wholesale Meats
FMIA Docket No. 05-0002
PPIA Docket No. 05-0003
Order Denying Second Petition to Reconsider (April 2, 2008)

In re: Frank Craig and Jean Craig, d/b/a Frank's Wholesale Meats
FMIA Docket No. 05-0002
PPIA Docket No. 05-0003
Order Denying Petition to Reconsider (March 29, 2007)

In re: Frank Craig and Jean Craig, d/b/a Frank's Wholesale Meats
FMIA Docket No. 05-0002
PPIA Docket No. 05-0003
Decision and Order (February 21, 2007)

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Food Stamp Program Act

In re: Indaho Department of Health and Welfare, Statewide Self Reliance Program
FSP Docket No. 06-0001
Decision and Order (June 27, 2007)

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Honey Research, Promotion and Consumer Information Act

In re: Walter L. Wilson, d/b/a Buzz 76 Apiary, et al., and The American Honey Producers Association, Inc.
HRPCIA Docket No. 01-0001
Decision and Order (November 28, 2005)

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Horse Protection Act

In re: Robert Raymond Black, II; Black Gold Farm, Inc.
HPA Docket No. 04-0003
Decision and Order (August 30, 2007)

In re: Perry Lacy
HPA Docket No. 06-0004
Decision and Order (June 29, 2007)

In re: Mike Turner and Susie Harmon
HPA Docket No. 01-0023
Order Lifting Stay Order (April 16, 2007)

In re: Ronald Beltz and Christopher Jerome Zahnd
HPA Docket No. 02-0001
Order Lifting Stay Order as to Christopher Jerome Zahnd (February 6, 2006)

In re: Derwood Stewart, d/b/a Stewart Farms
HPA Docket No. 06-0001
Decision and Order (February 26, 2006)

In re: Derwood Stewart, d/b/a Stewart Farms
HPA Docket No. 06-0001
Decision and Order (February 6, 2006)

In re: Ronald Beltz and Christopher Jerome Zahnd
HPA Docket No. 02-0001
Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration as to Christopher Jerome Zahnd (February 6, 2006)

In re: Kim Bennett
HPA Docket No. 04-0001
Order Denying Petition for Reconsideration (February 8, 2006)

In re: Kim Bennett
HPA Docket No. 04-0001
Decision and Order (January 13, 2006)

In re: Ronald Beltz and Christopher Jerome Zahnd
HPA Docket No. 02-0001
Decision and Order as to Christopher Jerome Zahnd (December 28, 2005)

In re: Mike Turner and Susie Harmon
HPA Docket No. 01-0023
Stay Order (December 8, 2005)

In re: Tim Gray, an individual
HPA Docket No. 01-D022
Order Denying Petition to Reconsider or for a Stay Pending Judicial Review (November 15, 2005)

In re: Tim Gray, an individual
HPA Docket No. 01-D022
Order Denying Late Appeal(October 17, 2005)

In re: Mike Turner and Susie Harmon
HPA Docket No. 01-0023
Decision and Order (October 26, 2005)

In re: Gwain Wilson,d/b/a Dream Stables; William Russell Hyneman; and John R. LeGate, Sr., and Justin LeGate, d/b/a Gateway Farms
HPA Docket No. 02-0003
Remand Order as to John R. LeGate, Sr. (October 3, 2005)

In re: Gwain Wilson,d/b/a Dream Stables; William Russell Hyneman; and John R. LeGate, Sr., and Justin LeGate, d/b/a Gateway Farms
HPA Docket No. 02-0003
Remand Order as to William Russell Hyneman (September 27, 2005)

In re: Sand Creek Farms, Inc.
HPA Docket No. 01-C022
Remand Order (August 11, 2005)

In re: Sand Creek Farms, Inc.
HPA Docket No. 01-C022
Ruling Denying Motion to Stay Sanctions (August 2, 2005)

In re: Chad Way and Chad Way Stables, Inc.
HPA Docket No. 03-0005
Remand Order (July 15, 2005)

In re: Jackie McConnell; Cynthia McConnell; Whitter Stables
HPA Docket No. 99-0034
Decision and Order (June 23, 2005)

In re: Chad Way and Chad Way Stables, Inc.
HPA Docket No. 03-0005
Stay Order (May 25, 2005)

In re: Robert Raymond Black; Christopher B. Warley; Black Gold Farm, Inc.
HPA Docket No. 04-0003
Order Dismissing Interlocutory Appeal as to Robert Raymond Black, II, and
Remanding the Proceeding to the ALJ (May 25, 2005)

In re: Chad Way and Chad Way Stables, Inc.
HPA Docket No. 03-0005
Decision and Order (April 11, 2005)

In re: Robert B. McCloy, Jr.
HPA Docket No. 99-0020
Order Lifting Stay Order (March 22, 2005)

In re: Patti Magee and Michael Magee
HPA Docket No. 02-0004
Ruling Dismissing Complainant's Motion to Abrogate Consent Decision (March 22, 2005)

In re: Beverly Burgess; Grover Stables; Winston T. Groover, Jr., a/k/a Winky Groover
HPA Docket No. 01-0008
Decision and Order as to Winston T. Groover, Jr. (November 15, 2004)

In re: Derwood Stewart and Rhonda Stewart, d/b/a Stewart's Nursery
HPA Docket No. 99-0028
Order Lifting Stay Order as to Derwood Stewart (May 21, 2004)

In re: Darrall S. McCulloch, Phillip Trimble, and Silverstone Training, L.L.C.
HPA Docket No. 02-0002
Order Lifting Stay as to Phillip Trimble (March 2, 2004)

In re: William J. Reinhart, d/b/a Reinhart Stables
HPA Docket No. 99-0013
Rules Denying: (1) Motion to Set Aside Order Lifting Stay; (2) Motion for
Permanent Stay; and (3) Motion for Taking Depositions (October 10, 2003)

In re: William J. Reinhart, d/b/a Reinhart Stables
HPA Docket No. 99-0013
Order Lifting Stay, Ruling Denying Motion for Permanent Stay, and
Ruling Granting Motion to Amend Case Caption (September 8, 2003)

In re: Bowtie Stables, LLC; James L. Corlew, Sr., Betty Corlew, and B.A. Dorsey
HPA Docket No. 00-0017
Decision and Order (July 11, 2003)

In re: Darrall S. McCulloch, Phillip Trimble, and Silverstone Training, L.L.C.
HPA Docket No. 02-0002
Stay Order as to Phillip Trimble (April 25, 2003)

In re: Darrall S. McCulloch, Phillip Trimble, and Silverstone Training, L.L.C.
HPA Docket No. 02-0002
Decision and Order as to Phillip Trimble (March 27, 2003)

In re: William J. Reinhart, d/b/a Reinhart Stables
HPA Docket No. 99-0013
Rulings Denying Complainant's Motion to Lift Stay Order and Respondent's Motion to Amend Case Caption (February 4, 2003)

In re: Robert B. McCloy, Jr.
HPA Docket No. 99-0020
Order Denying Petition for Reconsideration (June 20, 2002)

In re: Robert B. McCloy, Jr.
HPA Docket No. 99-0020
Decision and Order (March 22, 2002)

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Inspection and Grading

In re: Bruce Lion et al.
I & G Docket No. 03-0001
Ruling Granting Complainant's Motion not to Consider Reply to Complainant's Appeal Petition; and Order Vacating Administrative Law Judge's Initial Decision and Remanding Proceeding to the Administrative Law Judge (December 5, 2006)

In re: Bruce Lion et al.
I & G Docket No. 03-0001
Ruling Dismissing Motion to Dismiss and for Summary Judgment (December 5, 2006)

In re: Bruce Lion et al.
I & G Docket No. 03-0001
Ruling on Charles Pashayan, Jr.'s Motion for Settlement Conference and Motion for Reinstatement as Respondents' Attorney of Record (November 19, 2006)

In re: Lion Raisins, Inc., f/k/a Lion Enterprises, Inc.; Lion Raisin Company, et al.
I & G Docket No. 03-0001
Remand Order (June 30, 2005)

In re: Lion Raisins, Inc., f/k/a Lion Enterprises, Inc.; Lion Raisin Company, et al.
I & G Docket No. 01-0001
Ruling Dismissing Motion for Expedited Response to Certified Questions (July 12, 2004)

In re: Lion Raisins, Inc.
I & G Docket No. 01-0001
Ruling on Certified Question (December 21, 2004)

In re: Lion Raisins, Inc., f/k/a Lion Enterprises, Inc.; Lion Raisin Company, et al.
I & G Docket No. 03-0001
Stay Order (June 7, 2004)

In re: Lion Raisins, Inc., f/k/a Lion Enterprises, Inc.; Lion Raisin Company, et al.
I & G Docket No. 03-0001
Decision and Order (May 24, 2004)

In re: Lion Raisins, Inc., f/k/a Lion Enterprises, Inc.; Lion Raisin Company, et al.
I & G Docket No. 01-0001
Order Dismissing Appeal as to Al Lion, Jr., Dan Lion, and Jeff Lion (July 28, 2004)

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National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

In re. Gallo Cattle Company
NDPRB Docket No. 05-0001
Order Denying Interim Relief (May 20, 2005)

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Organic Foods Production Act

In re. Massachusetts Independent Certification, Inc.
OFPA Docket No. 03-0002
Order Dismissing Petitioner's Appeal (April 27, 2004)

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Packers and Stockyards Act

In re. Dane Fine, d/b/a Dane Fine Meat Packing
P.&S. Docket No. D-07-0042
Decision and Order (October 1, 2007)

In re. Michael Claude Edwards, d/b/a Michael Claude Edwards Livestock
P.&S. Docket No. D-06-0020
Order Denying Late Appeal (October 30, 2007)

In re. Excel Corporation
P.&S. Docket No. D-99-0010
Order Lifting Stay Order (October 1, 2007)

In re: Wayne W. Coblentz, d/b/a Coblentz & Sons Livestock
P.&S. Docket No. D-01-0013
Ruling Denying Respondent's Motion for Stay Pending Review (June 21, 2005)

In re: Wayne W. Coblentz, d/b/a Coblentz & Sons Livestock
P.&S. Docket No. D-01-0013
Order Lifting Stay Order (March 22, 2005)

In re. Excel Corporation
P.&S. Docket No. D-99-0010
Stay Order (April 6, 2004)

In re. Excel Corporation
P.&S. Docket No. D-99-0010
Order Denying Petitions for Reconsideration (March 26, 2004)

Marysville Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Marysville Hog Buying Co., James L. Breeding, and Byron E. Thoreson
P.&S. Docket No. D-98-0027
Supplemental Order as to Respondent James L. Breeding (July 14, 2003)

In re. Excel Corporation
P.&S. Docket No. D-99-0010
Stay Order (February 4, 2003)

In re: Excel Corporation
P.&S. Docket No. D-00-0010
Decision and Order (January 30, 2003)

In re: Billy Mike Gentry
P.&S. Docket No. D-03-0006
Order Denying Respondent's Motion for Extension of Time (October 23, 2002)

In re: Houston Livestock Co., Inc., Billy Mike Gentry
P.&S. D-02-0003
Order Denying Respondents' Motion for Extension of Time (October 23, 2002)

In re: Wayne W. Coblentz, d/b/a Coblentz & Sons Livestock
P.&S. Docket No. D-01-0013
Decision and Order (May 30, 2002)

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Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act

In re: Coosemans Specialties, Inc.; Eddy C. Creces; Daniel F. Coosemans
PACA Docket No. D-02-0024
Order Modifying January 18, 2008 Order Lifting Stay Order (February 12, 2008)

In re: Coosemans Specialties, Inc.; Eddy C. Creces; Daniel F. Coosemans
PACA Docket No. D-02-0024
Order Lifting Stay Order (January 18, 2008)

In re: Baiardi Chain Food Corp.
PACA Docket No. D-01-0023
Order Lifting Stay Order (November 13, 2007)

In re: G&T Terminal Packaging Co., Inc., and Tray-Wrap, Inc.
PACA Docket No. D-03-0026
Order Lifting Stay Order (November 14, 2007)

In re. Kleiman & Hochberg, Inc.; Michael H. Hirsch; Barry J. Hirsch
PACA Docket No. D-02-0021
Order Lifting Stay as to Kleiman & Hochbert (December 7, 2007)

In re. Donald R. Beucke; In re. Keith K. Keyeski
PACA-APP Docket Nos. 04-0014 and 04-0020
Order Lifting Stay Order as to Keith K. Keyeski (August 9, 2007)

In re: B.T. Produce Co., Inc.; Louis R. Bonino; Nat Taubenfeld
PACA Docket No. D-02-0023; APP-03-0009; APP-03-0011
Stay Order (June 29, 2007)

In re: Hunts Point Tomato Co., Inc.
PACA Docket No. D-03-0014
Order Lifting Stay Order (June 1, 2007)

In re: Joseph T. Cerniglia
PACA-APP Docket No. 04-0012
Decision and Order (June 6, 2007)

In re: Tung Wan Company, Inc.
PACA Docket No. D-06-0019
Order Denying Late Appeal (April 25, 2007)

In re: B.T. Produce Co., Inc.; Louis R. Bonino; Nat Taubenfeld
PACA Docket No. D-02-0023; APP-03-0009; APP-03-0011
Decision and Order (May 4, 2007)

In re: Judith's Fine Foods International, Inc.
PACA Docket No. D-06-0012
Order Denying Petition to Reconsider (January 31, 2006)

In re. Donald R. Beucke; In re. Keith K. Keyeski
PACA-APP Docket No. 04-0014
Stay Order as to Keith K. Keyeski (November 30, 2006)

In re. Donald R. Beucke; In re. Keith K. Keyeski
PACA-APP Docket No. 04-0014
Stay Order as to Donald R. Beucke (November 28, 2006)

In re. Donald R. Beucke
PACA-APP Docket No. 04-0009
Decision and Order (September 28, 2006)

In re. KOAM Produce, Inc.
PACA Docket No. D-01-0032
Order Denying Petition to Reconsider (August 21, 2006)

In re. Edward S. Martindale
PACA-APP Docket No. 04-0010
Decision and Order (July 26, 2006)

In re. Philip J. Margiotta
PACA-APP Docket No. 03-0007
Decision and Order (June 21, 2006)

In re. Hunts Point Tomato Co., Inc.
PACA Docket No. D-03-0014
Stay Order (June 2, 2006)

In re. Kleiman & Hochberg, Inc.; Michael H. Hirsch; Barry J. Hirsch
PACA Docket No. D-02-0021
Order Denying Petition to Reconsider (June 2, 2006)

In re. KOAM Produce, Inc.
PACA Docket No. D-01-0032
Decision and Order (June 2, 2006)

In re: Baiardi Chain Food Corp.
PACA Docket No. D-01-0023
Stay Order (May 15, 2006)

In re. Coosemans Specialties, Inc. and Eddy C. Creces and Daniel F. Coosemans
PACA Docket Nos. D-02-0024 and APP-03-0002 and APP-03-0003
Decision and Order (April 20, 2006)

In re. Hale-Halsell Company
PACA Docket No. D-05-0019
Decision and Order (April 20, 2006)

In re. Charles R. Brackett and Tom D. Brackett
PACA Docket No. APP-03-0004
Ruling on Respondent's Appeal Limited to Procedural Issue (April 4, 2006)

In re. Kleiman & Hochberg, Inc.; Michael H. Hirsch; Barry J. Hirsch
PACA Docket No. D-02-0021
Decision and Order (April 5, 2006)

In re. James E. Thames, Jr.; George E. Fuller, Jr.; Jon R. Fuller
PACA-APP Docket No. 04-0003
Decision and Order as to James E. Thames, Jr. (January 24, 2006)

In re. Hunts Point Tomato Co., Inc.
PACA Docket No. D-03-0014
Order Dening Petition to Reconsider (January 9, 2006)

In re: G&T Terminal Packaging Co., Inc., and Tray-Wrap, Inc.
PACA Docket No. D-03-0026
Stay Order (December 1, 2005)

In re: Baiardi Chain Food Corp.
PACA Docket No. D-01-0023
Order Denying Petition to Reconsider (November 15, 2005)

In re. Hunts Point Tomato Co., Inc.
PACA Docket No. D-03-0014
Decision and Order (November 12, 2005)

In re. Glenn Mealman
PACA-APP Docket No. 03-0013
Order Denying Petition to Reconsider (October 3, 2005)

In re: M. Trombetta & Sons, Inc.
PACA Docket No. D-02-0025
Decision and Order (September 27, 2005)

In re: G & T Terminal Packaging Co., Inc., and Tray-Wrap, Inc.
PACA Docket No. D-03-0026
Decision and Order (September 8, 2005)

In re: Baiardi Chain Food Corp.
PACA Docket No. D-01-0023
Decision and Order (September 2, 2005)

In re. Glenn Mealman
PACA-APP Docket No. 03-0013
Decision and Order (July 28, 2005)

In re. Benjamin Sudano and Brian Sudano
PACA-APP Docket No. 02-0001
Decision and Order (May 21, 2004)

In re: Joel Taback
PACA-APP Docket No. 02-0002
Order Denying Petiton to Reconsider (April 28, 2004)

In re: Joel Taback
PACA-APP Docket No. 02-0002
Decision and Order (February 27, 2004)

In re: Post & Taback, Inc.
PACA Docket No. D-01-0026
Order Denying Petiton to Reconsider (February 13, 2004)

In re: Post & Taback, Inc.
PACA Docket No. D-01-0026
Decision and Order (December 16, 2003)

In re: Geo. A. Heimos, Produce Company, Inc.
PACA Docket No. D-99-0016
Decision and Order (October 29, 2003)

In re: Robert A. Roberti, Jr., d/b/a Phoenix Fruit Co.
PACA Docket No. D-03-0006
Decision and Order (August 12, 2003)

In re: Janet S. Orloff, Merna K. Jacobson, and Terry A. Jacobson
PACA-APP Docket No. 01-0002
Order Denying Petition for Reconsideration as to Merna K. Jacobson (April 24, 2003)

In re: Fresh Valley Produce, Inc.
PACA-APP Docket No. 01-0001
Decision and Order (March 20, 2003)

In re: Robert A. Roberti, Jr., d/b/a Phoenix Fruit Co.
PACA Docket No. D-03-0006
Ruling on Certified Question (February 14, 2003)

In re: Janet S. Orloff, Merna K. Jacobson, and Terry A. Jacobson
PACA-APP Docket No. 01-0002
Decision and Order as to Merna K. Jacobson (January 7, 2003)

In re: Captain Jack's Tomatoes, Inc. and The Fresh Group, Ltd.
PACA Docket No. D-00-0008
Decision and Order as to The Fresh Group, Ltd., d/b/a Maglio and Company (April 30, 2002)

In re: PMD Produce Brokerage Corp.
PACA Docket No. D-99-0004
Order Denying Petition for Reconsideration and Petition for New Hearing on Remand (February 14, 2002)

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Plant Quarantine Act

In re: Alliance Airlines
P.Q. Docket No. 04-0009
Decision and Order (July 5, 2005)

In re: St. Johns Shipping Company, Inc., and Bobby L. Shields, aka Lebron Shields
P.Q. Docket No. 03-0015
Decision and Order as to Bobby L. Shields (March 1, 2005)

In re: Miguel A. Hidalgo
P.Q. Docket No. 03-0008
Decision and Order (January 24, 2005)

In re: Norea Ivelisse Abreu
P.Q. Docket No. 99-0045
Decision and Order (January 24, 2002)

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Plant Variety Protection Act

In re: Idaho Research Foundation
PVPA Docket No. 07-0138
Remand Order (July 18, 2007)

In re: J.R. Simplot Company
PVPA Docket No. 02-0002
Decision and Order (June 2, 2003)

In re: J.R. Simplot Company
PVPA Docket No. 02-0001
Decision and Order (April 14, 2003)

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Sugar Marketing Allotment

In re: Amalgamated Sugar Company, L.L.C.
SMA Docket No. 04-0003
Decision and Order (March 3, 2006)

In re: Hereford, Texas, Factory
SMA Docket No. 04-0005
Order Denying Petitioner's Appeal Petition (February 2, 2006)

In re: Cargill, Inc.
SMA Docket No. 03-0002
Decision and Order (December 8, 2005)

In re: Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative
SMA Docket No. 03-0001
Decision and Order (May 9, 2005)

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Watermelon Research Promotion Act

In re: Red Hawk Farming & Cooling
AMA WRPA Docket No. 01-0001
Decision and Order (November 8, 2005)

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