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USDA, Colorado sign first cooperative agreement for the local procurement of food
WASHINGTON, April 13, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced that it has...
USDA awards $9.98MM in grants to strengthen the specialty crop industry
WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 –The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it has awarded $9.98 million to 14 collaborative, multi-state...
A new culprit in E. coli infections: seasonality
Seasonal variations in E. coli outbreaks of field-harvested romaine lettuce have long been observed but little understood. One prevailing theory...
USDA: Food prices up 8% year over year
Consumer Price Index for Food (not seasonally adjusted) The all-items Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of economy-wide inflation, increased...
USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on Nevada company
WASHINGTON, April 5, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Alko Green Fresh LLC BB #:366146 satisfied...
USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on CA business
WASHINGTON, April 5, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Carla Langarcia, doing business as Barajas Produce...
USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on Florida firm
WASHINGTON, Sept 21, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Black Hog Farms Inc. BB #:334309 satisfied...
USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on NY business
WASHINGTON, July 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Family Fruit 2 Inc. BB #:295251, satisfied...
USDA plans to reestablish Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee, seeks nominees
March 30, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it intends to renew the charter of the Fruit...
USDA announces Good Manufacturing Practices Audit for Produce Distribution Centers
Date March 21, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the establishment of the Good Manufacturing Practices...
USDA seeks nominees for the Hass Avocado Board
March 17, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking six nominees for the Hass Avocado Board. Seats...
U.S. ag exports to Mexico break records, shrink trade deficit
From the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service In 2021, U.S. agricultural and related product exports to Mexico shattered all-time records, helping...
USDA warns of phishing scheme targeting food purchase programs
Date March 04, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is warning vendors who wish to participate in USDA...
USDA files PACA Action against H Brooks and Co.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against H Brooks and...
USDA files PACA action against Minnesota distributor
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against J & J...
U.S.-Mexico trade: Beyond the avocado moratorium
Now that avocado imports have resumed after a nearly week-long interruption, it may be time to look at the issue...
Mexican avocado imports to U.S. resume
WASHINGTON, February 18, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced today...
USDA makes National Potato Promotion Board appointments
February 17, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of 33 individuals to serve on the...
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