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USDA announces additional specialty crops eligible for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released an initial list of additional commodities that have been added to the...
As USMCA begins, Secretary Perdue calls it a huge win for U.S. agriculture
Washington, D.C., July 1, 2020 – Today, The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters into force, replacing the decades-old NAFTA. USMCA...
USDA Announces Additional Contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program
PRESS RELEASE: July 01, 2020 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved up to $1.27 billion in extended...
Texas wedding planner jilted by USDA’s food box program
As the initial contract period for the USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box program drew to a close on June...
WGA, USDA, FDA push back against Chinese Customs COVID rule
IRVINE, Calif., (June 26, 2020) — In response to reports that Chinese Customs is requiring a Letter of Undertaking of...
USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 20 Million Boxes Distributed
PRESS RELEASE: Washington, D.C., June 23, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department...
USDA cites Los Angeles firm for PACA violations
WASHINGTON, June 19, 2020 – As a part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and...
USDA extends, ends and gives new Food Box contracts
Washington, D.C., June 17, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)...
USApple says USDA CFAP funding unfairly excludes apples
June 16, 2020 (Falls Church, Va.)—The U.S. Apple Association, BB #:145473 joined by apple organizations across the nation, today urged...
USDA restricts three PACA violators
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...
National Grocers Association Foundation chosen as technical assistance partner for USDA Produce Incentive Grant
Arlington, VA – The National Grocers Association BB #:163424 Foundation announced June 11 that it has been selected to be...
USDA proposes adding Romas to Florida tomato marketing order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing changes to the handling requirements under the federal marketing order for tomatoes grown...
Ten Democratic Senators question USDA Food Box program
Ten Democratic senators sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue questioning the efficiency and effectiveness of the USDA Farmers...
Ohio firm posts $90,000 employment bond
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2020 – Great Lakes Packers Inc., BB #:102690 operating out of Bellevue, Ohio, has posted a $90,000...
San Antonio event planner lags in food box distribution
As the USDA touts more than 5 million boxes distributed under the Farmers to Families Food Box program, one of...
California company posts bond to obtain PACA license
WASHINGTON, June 4, 2020 — Bumble Bee Foods LLC, BB #:198341 operating out of San Diego, CA, has posted a...
USDA cites New York firm for PACA violations
WASHINGTON, June 3, 2020 – As a part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and...
USDA restricts PACA violators in FL, TX
WASHINGTON, June 2, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...
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