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Researchers at North Carolina State University and USDA–Agricultural Research Service (USDA–ARS) are studying the way carbon moves in and out of the soil and its role in how much carbon dioxide (CO2) is released into the atmosphere.
Local, state and federal agricultural entities have lifted a Mediterranean fruit fly quarantine in northern Los Angeles County.
North Carolina sweet potato growers are scrambling to harvest as much of their crop as possible before Hurricane Florence makes landfall.
Seeking to help U.S. exporters of fruit, nuts and other commodities hurt by retaliatory tariffs find new export markets, a new program is months away from distributing millions for the effort.
Looking to help shape stronger organic enforcement standards, the Organic Trade Association has submitted comments to the USDA on its top ten priorities to boost the integrity of the global organic market.
The cost of going out to eat is rising faster than eating at home.
Farmers Best of NYC Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y., has been cited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for failure to pay for produce.
The deadline for applying for $72.4 million in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds is May 24.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has cited Paradise Produce LLC, Las Vegas, for Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act violations.
Total U.S. tomato imports grew 9% in value and 4% in volume in 2018.
U.S. citrus output will decline over the next decade, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture projections.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council’s Blueberry Promotion, Research and Information order is seeking new members.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is hosting a web seminar on how to become an approved vendor to the agency.
Taylor Farms Texas Inc., Dallas, is recalling Caesar salads with chicken due to an undeclared allergen — anchovies — an ingredient in the dressing.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has laid the groundwork imports of peppers from Colombia.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has restricted four companies from operating in the produce industry after not paying for shipments, violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has rescheduled the vote on whether the National Mango Board programs should include frozen fruit.
The cut-off date for the current Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) ranking period has been extended to January 27, 2012. Producers may be eligible for CSP payments.
Producers now have until Jan. 7, 2011, to enroll
The final EIS will be available for public review for at least 30 days before USDA will publish a record of decision on how it will proceed.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a pair of web seminars scheduled to take companies through the steps of becoming an approved USDA Foods vendor.
House and Senate farm bill conference committee members can’t agree on proposed reforms to the food stamp program, and the clock is ticking on getting the legislation passed this year.
Onion growers in South Texas have voted in favor of downsizing the number of members on the South Texas Onion Committee, the marketing order that oversees the industry.
The U.S. Department has cited Frutera Del Litoral USA LLC, Miami, for failing to pay for almost $700,000 of produce.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative are seeking nominations for six trade advisory committees, including one for the fruit and vegetable industry.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is seeking nominees to fill 26 of the 40 seats available on the council.
About two dozen fresh produce and nut companies are recipients of funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s $200 million Agricultural Trade Promotion Program, to alleviate the effects of tariffs on exports.