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USDA working group fights spotted lanternflies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced a strategic plan to battle spotted lanternflies, pest that harms many fruit, vegetable and nut crops... more »
Farmers advocate for urban ag, climate programs
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) and farmers from six states met with Congressional leaders and USDA officials to advocate for cl... more »
USDA names Georgia, Southeast counties disaster areas after March freeze
The United States Department of Agriculture has declared 18 Georgia counties as primary natural disaster areas. The disaster declaration follows Ma... more »
New Jersey Ag Secretary Douglas Fisher retires
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher is retiring after 14 years in the position, following a career as supermarket owner and operator an... more »
FDA restructuring includes food safety regulatory arm
The Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing reorganization of its Human Food Program now includes a restructuring of the Office of Regulatory Affairs... more »
USDA to buy almost 17.5 million pounds of frozen blueberries
The USDA plans to buy 17.4 million pounds of frozen highbush blueberries to use for school lunches and other federal food and nutrition assistance pro... more »
Organic standards experts fight fraud, advocate for industry
Respected organic industry advisors and specialists Gwendolyn Wyard and Kim Dietz have launched Strengthening Organic Systems LLC. The advisory fir... more »
Florida Tomato Exchange defends suspension agreement filing
In its latest news release, the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE) defends its position in calling for the end of the Tomato Suspension Agreement. On Ju... more »
Global Produce & Floral Show registration opens
Registration is now open for the Global Produce & Floral Show, featuring business-building speakers, networking opportunities and a large expo flo... more »
USDA names OTA as national partner in organic initiative
The USDA has chosen the Organic Trade Association (OTA) as a national partner for the Transition to Organic Partnership Program, part of an initiative... more »
California compost dealers worry about ending of diesel
Daniel Pacheco, owner-operator of Lucky Diamond Trucking in Sonoma County, recently picked up a 24-ton order from Cold Creek Compost in Ukiah and haul... more »
Valent BioSciences highlights sustainability projects
Valent BioSciences LLC dedicated a new prairie park and solar field adjacent to its manufacturing facility in Osage, Iowa. The company also opened ... more »
