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South Texas Onion producers vote to continue the Federal Marketing Order
Date December 16, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that producers of south Texas onions voted...
Organic Trade Association awarded record funding from USDA’s MAP
December 5, 2022 — The Organic Trade Association (OTA) BB #:162539 is pleased to announce it has received a record...
USDA invests nearly $1B in rural market opportunities
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing...
USDA cites Florida distributor for PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on All Fresh Distributors LLC (All...
FFVA says government ag wage rate to increase dramatically for Florida growers
From the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753: The USDA released the results of its most recent Farm Labor...
USDA files PACA action against Texas firm
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Mestizos Group LLC...
PACA Trust bankruptcy case could go to Supreme Court
A federal appeals court ruling this summer that allowed a bankrupt Florida grocery store owner to discharge debts owed to...
USDA program to benefit small producers and food supply
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has rolled out a program to support small- and medium-sized producers and improve the food...
USDA invests $59MM in GusNIP Produce Prescriptions
Washington, Nov. 22, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $59.4 million to support...
IFPA calls updated WIC food package a win-win for families and produce industry
November 17, 2022 Washington D. C. – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 applauds the proposed update to...
USDA proposes WIC changes that increase fruits and vegetables
Washington, Nov. 17, 2022 – USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service is announcing proposed changes to the foods prescribed to participants...
USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, NV
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...
USDA cites H Brooks and Co. for $3.8MM in PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on H Brooks and Company LLC...
USDA invests $50MM to strengthen school meals
Washington, D.C. – USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service today launched a new and innovative initiative for healthier school meals through...
National Potato Council urges USDA for protections to prevent PEI potato wart spread
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, Nov. 10, the National Potato Council BB #:162582 and a dozen state potato associations issued a...
USDA restricts two McAllen, TX PACA violators
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing...
New Jersey reports record for schools in Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
November 4, 2022 (TRENTON) – As part of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s continuing efforts to improve nutritional opportunities...
U.S. suspends Haitian mango imports
The USDA suspended the import authorization for mangoes from Haiti as of the end of January 2023. The director of...
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