FSNS Awarded AMS Approval For the Analysis of Ractopamine

August 7, 2020 Food Safety Net Services

Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) has been approved by the USDA-AMS Laboratory Approval Program for Export of Meat and Poultry Products for the analysis of the Beta-Agonist Ractopamine in Animal Muscle and Liver Tissues by LC-MS/MS (Trace Residue Level).

USDA Appoints 24 Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

July 15, 2020 USDA AMS

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of 24 industry representatives to the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC).

USDA Revises Carrots Standards

June 25, 2020 USDA AMS

The revision adds more U.S. No. 1 grades to accommodate carrots of colors other than orange, orange red and orange scarlet.

USDA Proposes Changes in Handling Requirements for Florida Tomatoes

June 15, 2020 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing changes to the handling requirements under the federal marketing order for tomatoes grown in Florida.

Specialty Crops Producers Can Now Apply for Financial Assistance Through USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

May 27, 2020 USDA AMS

Specialty crops producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a payment calculator are now available online and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax and online tools to help producers complete applications.