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USDA to renew Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee charter

The USDA will renew the charter of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee for two years. The organization’s current charter expires May... continue reading »

USDA proposed rule would raise assessment rate for Florida-grown tomatoes

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a proposed rule to raise the assessment rate for tomatoes grown in Florida from 2.5 cents to 3.... continue reading »

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IFPA applauds full funding of fruits and vegetables in WIC program

The International Fresh Produce Association commends the U.S. House for approving full funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Wo... continue reading »

Slowed growth forecast for US vegetable production through 2033

U.S. production of vegetables and pulse crops is projected to grow just 4% from 2022 to 2033, according to the USDA’s recently released long-term ou... continue reading »

2022 Census of Agriculture shows decline in farms, rise in new producers

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service's 2022 Census of Agriculture shows a continued decline in the total number of U.S. farms, though... continue reading »

USDA forecasts a $40 billion drop in net farm income in 2024

The USDA’s 2024 Farm Income Forecast predicts a $40 billion drop in net farm income in calendar year 2024, the second consecutive year of a projecte... continue reading »

IFPA issues call to action to help preserve WIC fruit and vegetable benefit

The International Fresh Produce Association is calling on its members to act to protect the fruit and vegetable benefit in USDA’s WIC program. Th... continue reading »

USDA awards $203M in market access and development funds

More than $203 million will be awarded to nearly 70 agricultural organizations to help expand U.S. food and agricultural export markets through two US... continue reading »

Registration open for 100th USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum

Registration is open for the 100th USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, a hybrid event set for Feb. 15-16 in Arlington, Virginia. The 2024 forum, theme... continue reading »

Directory offers resource for specialty crop producers

A new directory compiled by the USDA aims to provide a comprehensive resource for specialty crop producers and businesses. The Specialty Crops Reso... continue reading »