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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
USDA revising import inspection fee structure for fresh produce
December 30, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is revising the regulations governing the...
WSDA, USDA celebrate successful ‘murder hornet’ eradication
OLYMPIA – After three years without confirmed detections, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the United States Department...
USDA adds $300MM Regional Agricultural Promotion Program grants to promote exports
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the second round of Regional Agricultural Promotion...
California distributor satisfies PACA violation terms
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2024 — In a complaint filed on June 27, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) alleged...
USDA cites Texas firm for PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on CFG Produce Inc., Lantana, Texas,...
USDA restricts PACA violators in FL and MI
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing...
USDA restricts PACA violators in TX, AZ, NY, and CA
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...
IFPA encourages climate-smart practices at USDA Grant Field Day
December 16, 2024 Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 held the Climate Smart Field Day this...
Arkansas governor calls for cutting junk food from SNAP
December 11, 2024 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders sent the following letter to U.S. Department of Health...
Florida citrus projected at century-low levels
USDA’s December Florida citrus forecast puts the crop at levels that haven’t been this low in 100 years. Orange production...
USDA opens application window for new $2B specialty crop program
WASHNGTON, Dec. 9. 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the application window for a new $2...
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