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USDA names appointments to the National Mango Board

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The USDA announced the appointment of seven members to serve on the National Mango Board. The member appointed for the first handler position will begin their term immediately.

USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, IL, and TX

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USDA has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).

USDA files action against NY company for alleged PACA violations

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USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against United Vegetable Produce Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).

USDA files PACA action against Florida firm

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Cantero Produce Corp. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).

USDA announces trade missions for 2024

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USDA has announced its planned trade missions for 2024 as well as its increased investments to grow U.S. agricultural export markets

USDA launches initiative to enhance competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops

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“We all count on America’s specialty crops for reliable access to nutritious, fresh foods,” said USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small.

USDA awards McCain Foods USA $6.9MM for sustainable potato growing projects

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McCain Foods USA was awarded $6.9 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), which will be used as part of an "Improving Soil Health in Potato Supply Chains" project.

USDA research finds WIC vastly underutilized

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Recent research by the USDA shows more than 6 million of those who are eligible for WIC are missing out on its proven health benefits.

Cyclospora committee releases final report

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The NACMCF has published the results of a two-year study on the presence of the pathogen Cyclospora cayetanensis in fresh produce

USDA reports 30+% increase in food insecurity in 2022

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USDA reports that household food security in the United States in 2022 grew nationally by 31% for all individuals and 44% among children