The latest news from the agricultural sector
2025-09-29
USDA Launches Food Hub Operator’s Toolkit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has launched Many Hats – A Food Hub Operator’s Toolkit, a central depot of resources to support food hub leaders. The... Read more
2025-09-29
Berry People, LLC in California Enters Into Consent Decision and Order Involving Alleged PACA Violations
On Oct. 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) filed an administrative complaint against Berry People, LLC, of Hollister, Calif., alleging Berry People failed to make full payment promptly... Read more
2025-09-29
Smile Onion 7 Inc. Satisfies Terms of Consent Decision and Order for Alleged PACA Violations
- On July 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) filed an administrative complaint alleging that Smile Onion 7, Inc. of Columbia, Md., failed to make full payment promptly in the amount... Read more
2025-09-23
USDA Announces $72.9 Million in Grant Funding Awarded through Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $72.9 million in grant funding awarded to 56 states and territories for 586 projects through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP).... Read more
2025-09-22
USDA Sets Dates for Mango Research and Promotion Program Continuance Referendum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it will conduct a referendum Oct. 22-Nov. 12, 2025, for eligible first handlers and importers of mangos to decide whether to continue their... Read more
2025-09-18
USDA Announces $3.38 Million in Grant Funding Awarded through Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $3.38 million in grant funding awarded to three organizations through the Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program (BPMGP). The program... Read more
2025-09-18
USDA Opens Annual U.S. Grain Exporter Registration for 2026
On Oct. 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) opened the annual U.S. grain exporter registration period and... Read more
2025-09-15
USDA Proposes Revisions to Seven U.S. Grade Standards for Canned Tomato Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking public comments on its proposal to revise seven U.S. grade standards for canned tomato products (U.S.... Read more
2025-09-11
USDA Proposes Revisions to Grade Standards for Lemons
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking public comments on its proposal to revise the U.S. Standards for Grades of Lemons. Read more
2025-08-28
A Tomato Line That’s Ripe for the Picking
Researchers from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and their university partners are helping U.S. tomato growers fight a devastating crop disease. Researchers found that a tomato line... Read more
2025-08-27
USDA Announces Designations to Provide Official Services Under the U.S. Grain Standards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced the following agencies are designated to provide official services at non-export port locations in specified... Read more