USDA Modifies Handling Regulation for Oregon and Washington Pears

March 25, 2021 Perishable News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a final rule modifying the handling regulation for pears grown in Oregon and Washington. This action decreases the maximum acceptable pressure for Beurre D’Anjou pears shipped throughout

Dairy Should Remain a Primary Component of USDA’s Food Distribution Program, IDFA’s Michael Dykes Says

In the three minutes allotted to him, Dykes advocated for dairy products to remain a primary component of USDA’s food purchase program for their unparalleled health benefits, and he provided recommendations to the department on crafting a program that does not distort dairy markets.

Producers of South Florida Avocado Vote to Continue the Federal Marketing Order

March 22, 2021 Perishable News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that producers of south Florida avocados voted to continue their marketing order program.

USDA Proposes Revising U.S. Standards for Watermelon

March 15, 2021 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing to revise the U.S. Standards for Watermelon to provide a common language for trade.

USDA Announces Suspension of Washington Irish Potato Reporting and Assessment Requirements

March 15, 2021 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is indefinitely suspending the reporting and assessment requirements for the marketing order regulating the handling of Irish potatoes grown in Washington.