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Legislation aims to buoy young growers’ access to farmland
Legislation introduced April 1 in the U.S. House and Senate aims to address the future of farming by helping young farmers and ranchers access farmlan... continue reading »
Federal disaster relief funds expected to begin rollout
Eligible growers affected by natural disasters can expect applications to open for $10 billion in economic aid by March 21, according to the USDA. ... continue reading »
More than 120 ag groups endorse pick for USDA post
Agricultural organizations including the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas joined more than 120 industry groups in endorsing Luke Lindberg as ... continue reading »
USDA cuts programs that helped schools, food banks buy local food
The USDA has eliminated two federal programs that helped schools and food banks buy food from local farms and ranches, with a national advocacy organi... continue reading »
USDA eliminates pair of food safety advisory committees
The USDA has eliminated two food safety advisory committees, including the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF).... continue reading »
2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties data being collected through April
Data is being collected through April 18 for the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties. ... continue reading »
Former USDA trade official joins IFPA to lead global policy
A former USDA trade official has joined the International Fresh Produce Association as chief global policy officer. Alexis Taylor, former Under Sec... continue reading »
IFPA members among new appointees to USDA advisory panels
Representatives of several International Fresh Produce Association member companies have been appointed to USDA advisory panels, including 12 IFPA mem... continue reading »
Senate confirms Rollins as new ag secretary
Brooke Rollins, a conservative legal activist and public policy analyst who served as chief for domestic policy during Donald Trump’s first administ... continue reading »
Specialty crop program gets additional funds, extended deadline
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is adding an additional $650 million to the Marketing for Specialty Crops (MASC) program, raising the payment ... continue reading »
