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The MAHA vs. retail battle begins with SNAP waivers 

The first signs of retail pushback on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program changes have materialized.

6 days ago 4 minute read

USDA cancels Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC).

7 days ago 2 minute read

USDA announces new presidential appointments

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments

1 week ago 13 minute read

USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on Alabama business

USDA announced that Five Star Produce Central Alabama LLC satisfied a $750 reparation order issued under the PACA

2 weeks ago 2 minute read

HHS and USDA outline vision for healthier America

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins collaborated on their first Make America Healthy Again...

2 weeks ago 3 minute read

USDA announces agricultural trade promotion programs for 2025

USDA is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for 2025 and accepting applications for four export market development programs.

3 weeks ago 3 minute read

New Jersey receiver satisfies terms of PACA violations

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2025 – In a complaint filed on March 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) alleged...

4 weeks ago 1 minute read

USDA lifts PACA sanctions on Texas produce business

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Tabasco Produce LLC satisfied a $3,008 reparation...

4 weeks ago 2 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, IL, and TX

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...

2 months ago 3 minute read

USDA cites NY importer for PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Marchella of NY Inc. BB...

2 months ago 2 minute read

USDA restricts three PACA violators in Florida

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...

2 months ago 3 minute read

USDA highlights Secretary Rollins’ busy first week on the job

Washington, D.C., Feb. 22, 2025 — Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins wrapped up her first week on the...

2 months ago 4 minute read

USDA shows fruit stars in retail produce ads around Valentine’s Day

Advertised Prices for Specialty Crops Products at Major Retail Supermarket Outlets ending during the period of 2/8/2025 to 2/20/2025 Valentine’s...

2 months ago 2 minute read

IFPA congratulates U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of Health and Human Services confirmations

Feb. 13, 2025 Washington, DC – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 congratulates Brooke Rollins on her confirmation...

2 months ago 4 minute read

USDA 2024 vegetable report shows production declines in many crops

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released its 2024 summary report with production estimates for 28 vegetable and melon crops. The...

2 months ago 12 minute read

USDA shows higher prices for limes, strawberries, avocados on pre-Super Bowl retail ads

USDA’s Advertised Prices for Specialty Crops Products at Major Retail Supermarket Outlets ending during the period of 2/1/2025 to 2/13/2025...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Bringing some clarity on the Trump tariffs for agriculture 

The 25 percent tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada have been paused until early March, but that still leaves...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Ag secretary nominee says farmer payments could offset losses from tariffs

President Trump’s pick to lead USDA says she would consider direct payments to farmers to offset losses from proposed tariffs,...

3 months ago 1 minute read

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