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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...

5 days 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...

5 days 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...

1 month 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...

1 month 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...

1 month 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...

1 month 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...

1 month 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,...

2 months ago 1 minute read

USDA appoints members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

January 13, 2025 — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 25 industry representatives to serve...

3 months ago 4 minute read

USDA appoints members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 25 industry representatives to serve on the Fruit and...

3 months ago 3 minute read

Specialty crops secure $650MM more in market assistance

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 6, 2025) – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement today in response to...

3 months ago 3 minute read

USDA, USTR announce appointments to trade advisory committees

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced...

3 months ago 2 minute read

IFPA members appointed to National Organic Standards Board 

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2025 – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 is proud to announce the appointment of...

3 months ago 3 minute read

USHBC awarded $1.5MM for export promotion

FOLSOM, Calif., Dec. 23, 2024 – The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has been awarded $1.5 million from the second...

3 months ago 2 minute read
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