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USDA adds funding for local, regional food producers to expand markets
The USDA announced March 1 supplemental American Rescue Plan Act funding for the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). The program will receive ... continue reading »
USDA seeks organic produce data
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the 2021 Organic Survey to gather new data on certified organic crops and lives... continue reading »
Food Safety Modernization Act training grants coming from USDA-NIFA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will invest $10 million in 21 grants to develop and i... continue reading »
Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act introduced, lauded by United Fresh
On Sept. 21, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-Connecticut) introduced the Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act — legislation that will give USDA the to... continue reading »
Organic producers can apply for aid to cover certification costs
Organic producers and handlers can now apply for USDA funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Applications... continue reading »
USDA applauds strengthening of ‘Made in USA’ standard
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement following the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) vote to strengthen its enforcement... continue reading »
USDA to offer $41.8 million in drought-related incentives
In response to historic drought conditions, the USDA is offering $41.8 million through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to help agr... continue reading »
USDA commits $4 billion to strengthening food supply chain
Citing lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and recent supply chain disruptions, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced June 8 plan... continue reading »
USDA releases canned fruit commodity specifications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its commodity specifications for canned fruit, which are effective May 2021. The document in... continue reading »
USDA to host virtual food waste innovation fair on May 26
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced April 28 that it will host the first-ever Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair from noon to 4 p.m. ... continue reading »
