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IFPA comments on dietary guidelines report

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2024 — The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 today commented on the release of the...

5 months ago 3 minute read

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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to meet contractual...

5 months ago 4 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, GA, NJ, and TX

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to meet...

5 months ago 4 minute read

USDA projects record ag trade deficit to expand in 2025

USDA forecasts agricultural exports at $170 billion in 2025 and imports at $215.5 billion, according to a November report, Outlook...

5 months ago 2 minute read

USDA-FDA seek information about food date labeling

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2024 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today are...

5 months ago 6 minute read

USDA lifts PACA sanctions on Texas distributor

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Jack Humphreys, doing business as Zia Onion...

5 months ago 2 minute read

What we know about the ag secretary nominee

President-elect Donald Trump named Texas attorney Brooke Rollins as his nominee for Secretary of Agriculture on November 23. Rollins, 52,...

5 months ago 1 minute read

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...

5 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...

6 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...

6 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,...

6 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...

6 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...

6 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...

6 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...

6 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...

6 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

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