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USDA celebrates new school meals options as new school year begins

WASHINGTON, August 29, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today joined the U.S. Department of Education along with education,...

8 months ago 8 minute read

USDA announces $82.3MM in grant funding awarded to specialty crops

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding $82.3 million to 65 recipients...

8 months ago 5 minute read

USDA seeks nominees for Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations from specialty crop stakeholders to serve on the Fruit and Vegetable Industry...

9 months ago 2 minute read

USDA seeks nominees for Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

July 03, 2024 –The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations from specialty crop stakeholders to serve on the...

9 months ago 2 minute read

Deputy secretary works to bring more suppliers to USDA programs

MONTEREY, CA — This year’s Foodservice Conference, held by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962, hosted more than...

9 months ago 3 minute read

USDA restricts five PACA violators in FL, NJ, and TX

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing...

9 months ago 3 minute read

TIPA celebrates as USDA proposes revisions to import inspection fee structure for fresh produce

July 22, 2024 Mission, Texas: The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) BB #:162361 is pleased to announce a significant victory...

9 months ago 4 minute read

USDA restricts four PACA violators

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...

9 months ago 3 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, FL, and TX

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...

9 months ago 4 minute read

USDA restricts four PACA violators

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...

9 months ago 3 minute read

USDA files PACA action against Maryland onion firm

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Smile Onion 7...

9 months ago 1 minute read

USDA cites New York company for PACA violations

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on United Vegetable Produce Inc., Brooklyn,...

9 months ago 2 minute read

USDA files PACA action against Lakeside Produce

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Lakeside Produce Inc....

9 months ago 1 minute read

USDA files PACA action against Florida firm

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Cantero Produce Corp. (Cantero)...

9 months ago 1 minute read

USDA cites California citrus company for PACA Violations

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on California Fresh Citrus Company, Porterville,...

9 months ago 2 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in three states July 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...

9 months ago 3 minute read

USDA lifts PACA sanctions on Texas produce business

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that New Start Produce Group LLC BB #:361486...

9 months ago 2 minute read

USDA terminates cranberry marketing order

July 12, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is terminating Marketing Order No. 929, which regulates the handling...

10 months ago 2 minute read

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