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USDA files PACA action against Florida receiver

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Fresh Florida Products...

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USDA announces appointments to the Hass Avocado Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of six individuals to serve three-year terms on the Hass Avocado...

2 years ago 1 minute read

USDA announces regional networks for new Transition to Organic Partnership Program

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is establishing cooperative agreements in six...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Florida Strawberry Growers Association statement on USTR’s Section 301 investigation

October 24, 2022 — The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) sent out a promising press release yesterday...

2 years ago 2 minute read

USTR, USDA decline 301 investigation into unfair trading by Mexico

October 23, 2022 WASHINGTON – The Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced that it will pursue avenues...

2 years ago 2 minute read

USDA provides $64MM in grants to strengthen local and regional food systems

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service today awarded over $64 million for...

3 years ago 5 minute read

USDA forecasts U.S. citrus down 8% from last season

Released October 12, 2022, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)....

3 years ago 1 minute read

USDA invests $80MM to improve nutrition in school meals

Washington, D.C., Oct. 11, 2022 – The Biden-Harris Administration today provided $50 million in grants for schools to invest in...

3 years ago 7 minute read

USDA announces 15 organizations to administer the Farm and Food Workers Relief Grant Program

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking an important step forward in furthering its commitment to farmworkers,...

3 years ago 4 minute read

USDA announces pre-solicitation for purchase of fresh apples

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Apples for distribution to various food nutrition assistance...

3 years ago 3 minute read

USDA reminds produce buyers and sellers of PACA trust rights in electronic invoicing

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is reminding buyers and sellers of fresh and frozen fruits...

3 years ago 3 minute read

USDA seeks input on new grant program addressing labor issues

WASHINGTON, September 21, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is gathering input to help shape a recently announced...

3 years ago 5 minute read

NY produce firm satisfies terms of consent decision for alleged PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2022 – In a complaint filed on Sept. 30, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) alleged...

3 years ago 1 minute read

USDA expands SNAP online shopping, adds retailers

Washington, Sept. 20, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with states, territories and retailers across the country,...

3 years ago 3 minute read

USDA files PACA action against Puerto Rico firm

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Island Fresh De...

3 years ago 1 minute read

USDA files PACA action against Florida company

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Burbano Corporation, doing...

3 years ago 1 minute read

USDA restricts five PACA violators in four states

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Major shifts coming in GMO crops

The world of genetically modified (GMO) crops is starting to see some major shifts. Not necessarily technically, but politically and...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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