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Secretary Vilsack announces US-Cuba ag sectors agreement
While in Cuba, Secretary Vilsack announced that USDA will allow the 22 industry-funded Research and Promotion Programs and 18 Marketing Order organizations to conduct authorized research and information exchange activities with Cuba. These groups, which... more »
United Fresh accepting nominations for women’s event honoree
Held each year in conjunction with the United Fresh convention and expo, the Reception Honoring Women in Produce recognizes the contributions of all women working in the produce industry, and selects one individual to share their personal... more »
Farm markets switch to point-of-sale systems
Technology is transforming farms in the field, with the use of automated vehicles and drones. Technology is making its way to the agritourism side of farming, too. For example, farm markets are switching from regular... more »
United Fresh releases FreshFacts 2015 Year in Review
United Fresh Produce Association released the 2015 Year in Review edition of the FreshFacts on Retail report, which examines overall retail trends in produce for the past year. The report also offers insights into performance and consumer... more »
Seed industry to “Storm the Hill”
Seed industry advocates from more than 18 states will “Storm the Hill” as part of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Legislative Fly-in, March 15 in Washington, D.C. “ASTA’s broad membership includes companies of all... more »
Talley Farms reveals rebranding
Talley Farms of Arroyo Grande, California revealed its new brand image, which includes a new logo, website, social... more »
Public-private partnerships crucial in crop insurance safety net
Farming is in my blood, and I’m proud of that. I grew up on my family’s sheep ranch in northern Utah and managed our raspberry farm before coming to USDA. For the past three years,... more »
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to join president on trip to Cuba
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will join President Obama when he travels to Cuba later this month, the USDA announced. This historic visit - the first by a sitting U.S. President in nearly 90 years -... more »
