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USDA creates $2B in programs to strengthen specialty crops

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2024 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of new programs that will help farmers who...

5 months ago 7 minute read

USDA to spend $120MM on specialty crops research, organic production

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced an investment of nearly $121 million to advance...

7 months ago 6 minute read

Investing in America agenda: USDA and FRAC fund 36 projects

Washington – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through a cooperative agreement with USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the...

2 years ago 6 minute read

IFPA disappointed by House Ag bill WIC cuts and grower impact

Washington, DC – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 is disappointed by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture’s...

2 years ago 3 minute read

USDA takes steps to boost organic markets and help producers

WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking additional steps as...

2 years ago 6 minute read

The Ugly Company raises $9MM to accelerate nationwide growth

FARMERSVILLE, Calif. – The Ugly Company, a farmer-led producer of upcycled dried fruit snacks, today announced the completion of a $9M...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Byte Kitchen closes $6MM funding round, opens second location

San Mateo, CA – Byte Kitchen, a restaurant technology company that scales independent restaurants through Noshery digital food halls, announces...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Hazel Tech reaches $1.5MM in USDA funding with recent grant

Hazel is awarded $600,000 in USDA funding to continue research into its Hazel Endure anti-fungal technology CHICAGO, IL  – Hazel...

3 years ago 3 minute read

CA citrus industry to fund CPS produce safety research

WOODLAND, Calif. — The California citrus industry is answering the call to strengthen fresh produce food-safety research. Citrus producers from...

3 years ago 6 minute read

CPS funds 12 new research projects

Woodland, CA – The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) BB #:339618 has funded 12 new research projects, valued at just...

3 years ago 5 minute read

USDA increases funding to USHBC

The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has notified the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) that its 2021 Market Access Program...

4 years ago 1 minute read
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