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USDA to partner with NASA to advance data modernization plan

Effective immediately, both departments will work together to guide cooperation in support of agricultural statistics.

7 hours ago 4 minute read

USDA and FBI to host webinar for the produce industry on fraud prevention

Recent allegations reported to USDA’s PACA Division reflect a nationwide pattern of fraudulent procurement attempts using various methods.

11 hours ago 1 minute read

USDA to invest in American fertilizer manufacturing

USDA selects eight projects representing more than $1.3 billion in American fertilizer manufacturing investment.

3 days ago 6 minute read

USDA announces $8B fuel relief program for farmers

The Harvest Fuel Relief program will provide support to producers to cover a portion of modeled losses during the 2026...

6 days ago 3 minute read

USDA cites Texas firm for PACA violations

The company failed to pay two produce sellers $326,281 for produce that it purchased and received from December 2022 to...

1 week ago 2 minute read

NABC, USHBC host USDA leadership and Rep. Bill Huizenga in Michigan

Leaders from the North American Blueberry Counci and council members of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council hosted U.S. Department of...

1 week ago 5 minute read

USDA Makes Historic $3.3B loan to build electric generation facility

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture announced a $3.3 billion loan to Oglethorpe Power to help finance its Smarr Combined-Cycle electric generating...

2 weeks ago 3 minute read

USDA releases first citrus crop forecast for 2026-27 season

The 2026-27 Florida all orange forecast of 10.0 million boxes is down 23 percent from last season’s final production.

2 weeks ago 2 minute read

USDA appoints members to the Hass Avocado Board

Appointed are 3 producer members, 3 producer alternates, 2 importer members, and 2 importer alternates to fill three-year terms.

3 weeks ago 2 minute read

Ag Secretary addresses executive order on diesel

Secretary Rollins issued a statement on President Trump’s executive order to provide relief for farmers by lifting taxes on dyed-diesel.

3 weeks ago 1 minute read

USDA increases investment in Regenerative Pilot Program to $1 billion

USDA provides more producers with the opportunity to adopt conservation systems that improve soil health, water quality, and farm resilience.

3 weeks ago 5 minute read

USDA suspends California kiwifruit marketing order provisions

This action follows the results of the AMS referendum showing California kiwifruit producers did not support continuing the marketing order.

4 weeks ago 2 minute read

USDA to hold vote on Florida Citrus Marketing Order

USDA will conduct a referendum among eligible Florida citrus producers soon to determine support for continuing the federal marketing order.

1 month ago 2 minute read

USDA NASS launches AgInsights data tool

The AgInsights application offers streamlined information dissemination, increased operational efficiency, and a more dynamic experience.

1 month ago 3 minute read

USDA charges Pennsylvania firm for PACA violations

The company, operating from Pennsylvania, failed to make prompt payment to nine produce sellers in the amount of $296,668.

1 month ago 2 minute read

USDA cites Texas firm for PACA violations

The company failed to pay three produce sellers for purchases totaling nearly $1.5 million made from February to May 2020.

2 months ago 2 minute read

USDA imposes sanctions on Georgia distributor

The company failed to pay 20 produce sellers for purchases totaling more than $1.9 million from Feb. 2023 to Feb....

2 months ago 2 minute read

Violators in five states are under PACA restrictions

Sanctions have been imposed on six produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations for purchased produce and owed reparation...

2 months ago 4 minute read

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