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AFF: USDA pesticide data shows more positive results

In Alliance for Food and Farming blogs over the last decade, this same sentence has been written repeatedly: “The newly...

2 years ago 3 minute read

New toolkit launched to increase market access for underserved specialty crop farmers

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the National Association of State Departments...

2 years ago 4 minute read

USDA’s Pesticide program reports safety level of 99% – what does that mean?

USDA’s Pesticide Data Program has just released its report for calendar year 2021. The PDP surveys pesticide residues in food...

2 years ago 2 minute read

USDA releases 2021 Pesticide Data Program annual summary

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published the 2021 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual...

2 years ago 2 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violator in Oregon

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on one produce business for failing...

2 years ago 2 minute read

South Texas Onion producers vote to continue the Federal Marketing Order

Date December 16, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that producers of south Texas onions voted...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Organic Trade Association awarded record funding from USDA’s MAP

December 5, 2022 — The Organic Trade Association (OTA) BB #:162539 is pleased to announce it has received a record...

2 years ago 5 minute read

USDA invests nearly $1B in rural market opportunities

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing...

2 years ago 5 minute read

USDA cites Florida distributor for PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on All Fresh Distributors LLC (All...

2 years ago 2 minute read

FFVA says government ag wage rate to increase dramatically for Florida growers

From the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753: The USDA released the results of its most recent Farm Labor...

2 years ago 2 minute read

USDA files PACA action against Texas firm

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Mestizos Group LLC...

2 years ago 2 minute read

PACA Trust bankruptcy case could go to Supreme Court 

A federal appeals court ruling this summer that allowed a bankrupt Florida grocery store owner to discharge debts owed to...

2 years ago 4 minute read

USDA program to benefit small producers and food supply

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has rolled out a program to support small- and medium-sized producers and improve the food...

2 years ago 4 minute read

USDA invests $59MM in GusNIP Produce Prescriptions

Washington, Nov. 22, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $59.4 million to support...

2 years ago 5 minute read

IFPA calls updated WIC food package a win-win for families and produce industry

November 17, 2022 Washington D. C. – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 applauds the proposed update to...

2 years ago 4 minute read

USDA proposes WIC changes that increase fruits and vegetables

Washington, Nov. 17, 2022 – USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service is announcing proposed changes to the foods prescribed to participants...

2 years ago 6 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, NV

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...

2 years ago 3 minute read

USDA cites H Brooks and Co. for $3.8MM in PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on H Brooks and Company LLC...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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