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USDA revising import inspection fee structure for fresh produce

December 30, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is revising the regulations governing the...

4 months ago 2 minute read

TIPA celebrates as USDA proposes revisions to import inspection fee structure for fresh produce

July 22, 2024 Mission, Texas: The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) BB #:162361 is pleased to announce a significant victory...

9 months ago 4 minute read

USDA to host webinar on updates to the USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices

Date March 11, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will hold a webinar on...

1 year ago 1 minute read

AMS issues OIG guidance for vendors to avoid scams

The Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has become aware of a scam involving...

1 year ago 2 minute read

USDA gives resources for local and regional food system leaders

August 31, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today introduced new resources to help local and regional food...

2 years ago 1 minute read

USDA’s AMS names Deputy Administrator for Specialty Crops

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) BB #:158193 is pleased to announce Christopher “Chris” Purdy has been selected as the new...

2 years ago 3 minute read

USDA awards $72.9MM in grants to U.S. specialty crops industry

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has awarded...

3 years ago 3 minute read

USDA updates performance measures for AMS grant programs

August 16, 2022 — The U.S Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has published updated performance measures for...

3 years ago 2 minute read

USDA makes appointments to the Hass Avocado Board

November 30, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of eight members to the Hass Avocado...

3 years ago 2 minute read

AMS solicits bids for TEFAP Fresh Produce Packages

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service today issued a solicitation for fresh produce packages under the Emergency Food Assistance Program also...

4 years ago 1 minute read

USDA’s Buy Fresh program has tight deadlines

The newly announced $100-million-per-month USDA Buy Fresh program offers produce companies a way to sell product for government feeding programs....

5 years ago 2 minute read

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