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USDA invests $8MM in GusNIP Produce Prescription Program

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of nearly $8 million to...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Mississippi distributor awarded $45MM government contract

Robertson Produce of Mississippi LLC BB #:295440, Clinton, Mississippi, has been awarded a maximum $44,887,500 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract...

3 years ago 1 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in Connecticut and California

WASHINGTON, August 1, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing to...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Senate conducts McKalip hearing

It’s always in the news, even though it doesn’t seem to do very much these days. I’m talking about the...

3 years ago 3 minute read

USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on NJ business

WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Miami Growers Inc. BB #:153049 satisfied a...

3 years ago 2 minute read

USDA awards more than $70MM in grants for local, Farm to School programs

Washington, D.C., July 25, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding more than $10...

3 years ago 4 minute read

NJ distributor awarded $111MM government supply contract

U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency: Frank Gargiulo & Son, Hillside, NJ, BB #:132478 has been awarded a maximum...

3 years ago 1 minute read

USDA increases funding for school meals, child and adult care meals

WASHINGTON, July 22, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an increase in funding to help schools continue...

3 years ago 5 minute read

USDA renews charter for National Organic Standards Board

The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) plays a critical role in advising USDA on the implementation of the Organic Foods...

3 years ago 1 minute read

USDA partners with 27 states and territories to issue child food benefits

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in partnership with states and territories across the country, is working...

3 years ago 4 minute read

USDA cites Central Market of FL II Inc. in Florida for PACA violations

WASHINGTON, July 8, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Central Market of FL II Inc....

3 years ago 2 minute read

USDA Restricts PACA violators in Florida, Nevada and Texas

WASHINGTON, July 8, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to...

3 years ago 4 minute read

USDA introduces new commodities and features available on its market news app

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that additional commodities and features are now...

3 years ago 4 minute read

USDA to provide nearly $1B for child nutrition programs

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2022 – The Biden Administration announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide nearly...

3 years ago 5 minute read

USDA proposed changes to Florida Citrus Marketing Order

Date June 30, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced proposed amendments to the Florida citrus marketing order....

3 years ago 2 minute read

USDA launches Feds Feed Families 2022 to fight food and nutrition insecurity

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the kickoff of the 13th annual Feds...

3 years ago 2 minute read

USDA proposes modifications to kiwifruit marketing order

June 22, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a proposal to modify the handling regulations prescribed...

3 years ago 2 minute read

IFPA provides WIC recommendations to USDA

Newark, De. & Washington, D.C. – Creating retail partnerships, establishing permanent benefit amounts, allowing for earlier redemption by age, and...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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