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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 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 has imposed sanctions on Marchella of NY Inc., Oceanside, N.Y., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins wrapped up her first week on the job. Secretary Rollins traveled to four states to hear directly from farmers and ranchers and to see their operations firsthand.

Valentine's Day promotions treated shoppers to colorful displays of sweet and savory treats and glorious arrays of floral arrangements. Valentine's favorites like raspberries, cherries, strawberries, asparagus, and grapes were abundant.

The International Fresh Produce Association congratulates Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service released its 2024 vegetable summary report on the nation’s production for the 28 estimated vegetable and melon crops.

Retail flyers were brimming with specials on football party favorites, including the champions of all Super Bowl produce, avocados, along with their sidekicks-jalapeños, cilantro, onions, Roma tomatoes, and tomatillos.

The 25 percent tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada have been paused until early March, but that still leaves many questions for the produce industry on how to conduct business in the meantime. 

President Trump’s pick to lead USDA says she would consider direct payments to farmers to offset losses from proposed tariffs, similar to a strategy in Trump’s first term.