USDA
$21 million set aside to aid in drought relief
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest approximately $21 million in additional... continue reading »
USDA funding available for food safety training, outreach, assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of $2.3 million for the es... continue reading »
Draft guidance on mandatory food recalls available for comment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has published a notice in the Federal Register that a draft guidance for industry on mandatory food recalls is a... continue reading »
USDA approves record-breaking purchase of apples
The U.S. Apple Association’s (USApple) request for a bonus buy of fresh apples and processed products has been approved by USDA. The purchase in... continue reading »
