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Latest USDA Pesticide Data Program report finds more than 99 percent of samples below benchmark levels
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published the 2020 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary....
Hazel Tech reaches $1.5MM in USDA funding with recent grant
Hazel is awarded $600,000 in USDA funding to continue research into its Hazel Endure anti-fungal technology CHICAGO, IL – Hazel...
Florida citrus forecast drops again
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released its Citrus January Forecast Jan. 12. All Oranges 44.5 Million Boxes The 2021-2022 Florida...
USDA to purchase $30MM in U.S. table grapes in 2022
Fresno, CA – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will purchase U.S.-grown table grapes as part of its 2022...
USDA to increase school meal funding
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced an adjustment in school meal...
GMO is out, bioengineering is in
Many things are going out with the old year. Here is one: the term “GMO,” for “genetically modified organism.” The...
USDA to hold Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee meeting virtually in February
Dec. 27, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced in the Federal Register that the Fruit and...
USDA extends deadline apply for pandemic support for certified organic and transitioning operations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2021— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for agricultural producers who are certified...
USDA awards $15MM in TEFAP produce box contracts
The USDA awarded on December 21 nearly $15 million in contracts to 23 produce companies for the latest round of...
USDA gives $1.5 Billion to strengthen school meals
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2021 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is announcing today that the Biden-Harris Administration is providing up to...
USDA files action against NY receiver for alleged PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Ayar Produce NY...
USDA cites Colorado broker with PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Ringer & Son Brokerage Co....
USDA cites CA company for $1.6MM in PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Rain Forest Produce Inc. BB...
Texas company satisfies terms alleged PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2021 – In a complaint filed on Aug. 19, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) alleged...
USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, FL, MN and TX from operating in the produce industry
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...
USDA restricts three PACA violators in California
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...
USDA restricts PACA violators in CO, FL, NY and TX
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...
USDA to hold webinar on farm relief grant program
Date December 09, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will hold an informational webinar...
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