USDA Names 6 New NMB Members
Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack appointed six members to serve on the National Mango Board for three-year terms beginning immediately. …
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USDA To Buy Surplus Potatoes
USDA announced a decision to purchase up to $9 million of surplus fresh potatoes and up to $21.9 million of surplus fresh fruits for federal food nutrition assistance programs. …
Weak Prices Hit Food Makers, Sellers
Profits at agricultural processors, supermarkets stay squeezed as deflation undercuts sales. …
GAP Audits Become More Tough
Changes to USDA’s Good Agricultural Practices audit program include more documentation. …
FoodHub Matches Farmers, Food Producers, Buyers
This growing season, Northwest food producers and food buyers will begin utilizing FoodHub. …
