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Mindy Brashears named USDA’s Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Jan. 28 selected three people individuals for senior leadership positions at the U.S. Department of Agri... continue reading »
National Processed Raspberry Council votes to discontinue USDA promotional program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Nov. 7 that producers of raspberries for processing and importers of processed raspberries did not appr... continue reading »
More Americans eating prepared food, USDA study reports
A newly released report from a U.S. Department of Agriculture study shows Americans are eating prepared food more often. The USDA’s Adult Eating ... continue reading »
Industry groups endorse Perdue for USDA
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue for USDA secretary of agriculture, Bloomberg reports. The... continue reading »
USDA revises guidance on date labeling
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued updated information on food product labeling, including new guidance aimed at reducing f... continue reading »
USDA to purchase cranberry concentrate surplus
A collaborative effort between cranberry industry stakeholders, USDA officials and the Cranberry Marketing Committee has culminated in the commitment ... continue reading »
Agricultural Marketing Service updates 2016 user fees
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has published 2016 rates it will charge for voluntary grading, inspection, certification, auditing an... continue reading »
USDA funds antimicrobial resistance research
The USDA is making $6 million available to fund research to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This funding is available through the Agriculture ... continue reading »
USDA announces funding for nanotechnology research
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of more than $5.2 million to support nanotechnology research at 11 universities. The univers... continue reading »
Agricutlure Secretary Vilsack announces US-Cuba ag agreement
While in Cuba, Secretary Vilsack announced that USDA will allow the 22 industry-funded Research and Promotion Programs and 18 Marketing Order organiza... continue reading »
