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USDA creates $2B in programs to strengthen specialty crops

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2024 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of new programs that will help farmers who...

4 months ago 7 minute read

NWA endorses member on U.S. Secretary of Agriculture shortlist

November 14, 2024 Lakeland, FL – The National Watermelon Association (NWA) BB #:163428 proudly supports the consideration of Sarah Frey,...

5 months ago 2 minute read

AFF notes important produce safety takeaways from USDA PDP report

This update was distributed by the Alliance for Food and Farming November 11, 2024: Last week, the U.S. Department of...

5 months ago 3 minute read

USDA files PACA action against berry firm

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Berry People LLC...

5 months ago 1 minute read

USDA cites Florida wholesaler for PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Cantero Produce Corp. BB #:382753,...

5 months ago 2 minute read

USDA expands market information for organics

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Market News recently expanded its collection and distribution of price and production cost information for...

5 months ago 2 minute read

USDA cites Florida broker for PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Peak Seasons Produce LLC BB...

5 months ago 2 minute read

USDA restricts three PACA violators in FL and TX

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...

5 months ago 3 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, NY, and OR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...

5 months ago 3 minute read

USDA invests $46MM in fruit and vegetable access programs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $46 million...

5 months ago 4 minute read

USDA to purchase $25 million in citrus from domestic producers supporting communities in need

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its intent to purchase up to $25 million in...

6 months ago 2 minute read

USDA PACA alerts produce sellers to fraud

October 10, 2024 — The USDA Agricultural Market Service’s Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Division (PACA) has received information that various...

6 months ago 2 minute read

USDA awards first $25MM for assisting specialty crop exports

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor...

6 months ago 4 minute read

USDA addresses East Coast and Gulf Coast port strikes

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the following statement in response to labor...

6 months ago 1 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, MD, and TX

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...

6 months ago 3 minute read

USDA cites Florida firm for more than $1MM in PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on American Fruit & Produce Corp....

6 months ago 2 minute read

USDA restricts four PACA violators in FL, NJ, and TX

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...

6 months ago 3 minute read

USDA restricts four PACA violators in LA, NY, and TX

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...

6 months ago 3 minute read
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