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Program providing up to $65M to address ag workforce challenges
A new USDA pilot program is providing up to $65 million in grants to address workforce challenges faced by farmers and ranchers. The Farm Labor Sta... continue reading »
Deadline for exporters to apply for USDA trade mission to Angola nears
The deadline to apply for the USDA’s trade mission to Angola is Friday. The first-ever U.S. agribusiness trade mission to the African country wil... continue reading »
Research aims to solve sticky situation, preserve millions in trade
A move by European nations, led by France, mandating that PLU (price look up) stickers on fresh fruits and vegetables be home compostable has major im... continue reading »
Applicants sought to review Produce Safety University course
A cooperative agreement between Produce Safety University and the USDA is providing institutes of higher education and nonprofits the opportunity to r... continue reading »
USDA investing $33M in 82 projects at 1890 land-grant universities
The USDA is investing more than $33 million to support 82 research, Extension and education projects across the nation’s 19 historically Black colle... continue reading »
U.S. exporters have until July 5 to apply for trade mission to Chile
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications until July 5 from U.S. exporters for a trade mission to ... continue reading »
$320M in USDA funding aims to strengthen food supply chains
Nineteen states are receiving a share of $320 million in federal funding designed to to strengthen food supply chains and create agricultural business... continue reading »
Grant funding available to help farms comply with Produce Safety Rule
Qualified S.C. farmers can receive up to $2,000 per year per farm for on-site food safety improvements through USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant funding... continue reading »
Regional food business centers part of $420M infrastructure program
A new, $25 million food business center in Iowa is one of 12 nationwide that aim to strengthen regional food distribution centers and supply chains. ... continue reading »
Producers have until May 31 to complete Census of Agriculture questionnaires
Producers have until May 31 to complete USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) questionnaires for the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Fed... continue reading »
