The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-11
USDA Files Action Against Marchella of NY Inc. in New York for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Marchella of NY Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company,... Read more
2024-09-11
USDA Files Action Against Sunbelt Produce Distributors Inc. in Georgia for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Sunbelt Produce Distributors Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).... Read more
2024-09-11
Sponsorship & Exhibition open for AFMASS Food Manufacturing Expo events in Africa 2025 | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
AFRICA – FW Africa, the organiser of Africa’s longest-running food expos, has officially opened sponsorship and exhibition opportunities for the 2025 AFMASS ... Read more
2024-09-10
USDA Announces October Meeting of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC) will meet in-person and virtually Oct. 8, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET and Oct.... Read more
2024-09-10
USDA and the Appalachia Regional Food Business Center Make Available $3.32 Million to Farm and Food Businesses in First Round of Business Builder Subawards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Appalachia Regional Food Business Center (ARFBC) today announced the availability of $3.32 million in Business Builder subawards to support food and farm... Read more
2024-08-29
USDA Announces $300,000 in Funding Available to Support U.S. Sheep Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $300,000 in grant funding available through the Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program (SPMGP). Grant applications are currently being... Read more
2024-08-28
USDA and Kansas Award $5.6 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Kansas to award $5.6 million for 49 projects through the Resilient Food Systems... Read more
2024-08-27
USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 12 members to serve on the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms,... Read more
2024-08-27
USDA Appoints Members to National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of nine members to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. Eight of the nine appointees will serve... Read more
2024-08-26
USDA Announces Almost $10 million in Organic Market Development Grants, Resulting in $85 million Invested to Expand Markets for U.S. Organic Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today awarded an additional $9.7 million for 13 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG)... Read more
2024-08-22
USDA Launches New Module Averaging Pilot for 2024 Cotton Crop
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), in partnership with the National Cotton Council (NCC), is piloting a program for the 2024-2025 cotton crop that will... Read more
2024-08-22
USDA Announces $82.3 Million in Grant Funding Awarded to Strengthen U.S. Specialty Crops Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding $82.3 million to 65 recipients to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops—including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and... Read more