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USDA exempts pummelos from Florida citrus marketing order

March 09, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a change to the Florida citrus marketing order....

2 years ago 1 minute read

USDA selects five states to test mobile contactless payments in SNAP

Washington — The USDA Food and Nutrition Service is partnering with five states to test mobile payment technology in the Supplemental...

2 years ago 7 minute read

USDA Equity Commission makes 32 recommendations

Initial report from the USDA Equity Commission’s Agriculture Subcommittee provides 32 recommendations to remove barriers to inclusion and access at...

2 years ago 7 minute read

USDA files PACA action against New Jersey firm

WASHINGTON, March 2, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against James Corrado Inc....

2 years ago 1 minute read

Coming in March: stricter organic enforcement

Stricter federal enforcement of organic standards starts this month. On January 18, USDA announced its final rule for the Strengthening...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee meeting set for April

February 27, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC)...

2 years ago 2 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, MI and TX

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...

2 years ago 3 minute read

USDA four PACA violators in FL and NY

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...

2 years ago 3 minute read

USDA restricts four PACA violators

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

2 years ago 3 minute read

USDA announces appointments to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

FOLSOM, Calif. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the appointment of 28 members and alternate members to serve...

2 years ago 3 minute read

USDA proposes to modernize WIC, offer online shopping

Proposed changes aim to ease stores’ administrative requirements, creates state positions to improve customer experience WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2023 –...

2 years ago 6 minute read

USDA files PACA action against frozen food firm

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Atlantic Frozen Foods LLC for...

2 years ago 1 minute read

USDA removing barriers to becoming a vendor with a new, easier financial assessment process

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it has made the process easier for suppliers to...

2 years ago 2 minute read

USDA announces $133MM in grant funding available to expand local food systems

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is now accepting applications for this year’s Local Agriculture Market...

2 years ago 5 minute read

USDA announces appointments to the National Potato Promotion Board

February 15, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of 32 members to the National Potato...

2 years ago 2 minute read

USDA seeks nominees for National Mango Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for seven seats on the National Mango Board BB #:189894. The...

2 years ago 2 minute read

USDA files action against California grower for alleged PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Vantaggio Farming Corporation...

2 years ago 1 minute read

USDA seeks nominees for National Watermelon Promotion Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations of qualified watermelon producers, handlers, importers, and one public member for...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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