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USDA invests $50MM to strengthen school meals

Washington, D.C. – USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service today launched a new and innovative initiative for healthier school meals through...

2 years ago 4 minute read

National Potato Council urges USDA for protections to prevent PEI potato wart spread

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, Nov. 10, the National Potato Council BB #:162582 and a dozen state potato associations issued a...

2 years ago 4 minute read

USDA restricts two McAllen, TX PACA violators

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing...

2 years ago 2 minute read

New Jersey reports record for schools in Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

November 4, 2022 (TRENTON) – As part of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s continuing efforts to improve nutritional opportunities...

2 years ago 2 minute read

U.S. suspends Haitian mango imports

The USDA suspended the import authorization for mangoes from Haiti as of the end of January 2023. The director of...

2 years ago 1 minute read

USDA files PACA action against Florida receiver

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Fresh Florida Products...

2 years ago 1 minute read

USDA announces appointments to the Hass Avocado Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of six individuals to serve three-year terms on the Hass Avocado...

3 years ago 1 minute read

USDA announces regional networks for new Transition to Organic Partnership Program

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is establishing cooperative agreements in six...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Florida Strawberry Growers Association statement on USTR’s Section 301 investigation

October 24, 2022 — The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) sent out a promising press release yesterday...

3 years ago 2 minute read

USTR, USDA decline 301 investigation into unfair trading by Mexico

October 23, 2022 WASHINGTON – The Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced that it will pursue avenues...

3 years ago 2 minute read

USDA provides $64MM in grants to strengthen local and regional food systems

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service today awarded over $64 million for...

3 years ago 5 minute read

USDA forecasts U.S. citrus down 8% from last season

Released October 12, 2022, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)....

3 years ago 1 minute read

USDA invests $80MM to improve nutrition in school meals

Washington, D.C., Oct. 11, 2022 – The Biden-Harris Administration today provided $50 million in grants for schools to invest in...

3 years ago 7 minute read

USDA announces 15 organizations to administer the Farm and Food Workers Relief Grant Program

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking an important step forward in furthering its commitment to farmworkers,...

3 years ago 4 minute read

USDA announces pre-solicitation for purchase of fresh apples

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Apples for distribution to various food nutrition assistance...

3 years ago 3 minute read

USDA reminds produce buyers and sellers of PACA trust rights in electronic invoicing

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is reminding buyers and sellers of fresh and frozen fruits...

3 years ago 3 minute read

USDA seeks input on new grant program addressing labor issues

WASHINGTON, September 21, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is gathering input to help shape a recently announced...

3 years ago 5 minute read

NY produce firm satisfies terms of consent decision for alleged PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2022 – In a complaint filed on Sept. 30, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) alleged...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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