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GMO is out, bioengineering is in
Many things are going out with the old year. Here is one: the term “GMO,” for “genetically modified organism.” The...
USDA to hold Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee meeting virtually in February
Dec. 27, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced in the Federal Register that the Fruit and...
USDA extends deadline apply for pandemic support for certified organic and transitioning operations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2021— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for agricultural producers who are certified...
USDA awards $15MM in TEFAP produce box contracts
The USDA awarded on December 21 nearly $15 million in contracts to 23 produce companies for the latest round of...
USDA gives $1.5 Billion to strengthen school meals
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2021 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is announcing today that the Biden-Harris Administration is providing up to...
USDA files action against NY receiver for alleged PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Ayar Produce NY...
USDA cites Colorado broker with PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Ringer & Son Brokerage Co....
USDA cites CA company for $1.6MM in PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Rain Forest Produce Inc. BB...
Texas company satisfies terms alleged PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2021 – In a complaint filed on Aug. 19, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) alleged...
USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, FL, MN and TX from operating in the produce industry
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...
USDA restricts three PACA violators in California
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...
USDA restricts PACA violators in CO, FL, NY and TX
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...
USDA to hold webinar on farm relief grant program
Date December 09, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will hold an informational webinar...
USDA makes appointments to the Hass Avocado Board
November 30, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of eight members to the Hass Avocado...
USDA has lowest vaccination rate among government agencies
USDA had the lowest percentage of COVID vaccinated employees among all government departments, with 86 percent of employees receiving at...
USDA files PACA action against Florida company in $150,000 case
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Central Market of...
USDA restricts PACA violators in MN and NY
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing...
Agriculture Secretary comments on PEI potato import suspension
PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2021 – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) commends Canada for implementing the necessary plant...
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