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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of five members to serve on the Mushroom Council.

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its Pesticide Data Program (PDP) report focused on 2022 sampling results and it’s more good news for consumers about the safety of fruits and vegetables.

The annual pesticide residue results are reported to the FDA and EPA in monthly reports as testing takes place throughout the year.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced two U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments designed to support the U.S. specialty crops industry.

USDA has announced that the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC) will hold a virtual meeting on March 4-5, 2024

USDA announced that JD Produce Maspeth LLC, satisfied a $3,352 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced $9.75 million awarded to 10 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG).

USDA announced that 35 states, all five U.S. territories, and four Tribes plan to be the first to launch the new, permanent summer grocery benefits program for children – known as Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer – in summer 2024.

The price index for fruit and tree nuts was up 9 percent from June 2023 and 11 percent from July 2022, reports USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS).