UPCOMING EVENT ...
MARKETING ...
Almond growers vote to continue marketing order
95% of eligible almond growers who voted favored continuing the program
UPCOMING EVENT ...
Olive oil producers to hold webinar for retailers
Webinar for retail olive oil buyers and decision-makers to be held Oct. 16th
CONSUMER TRENDS ...
Pork industry seeks to connect with Hispanic consumers
Research IDs steps for retailers, packers to seize once-in-a-generation opportunity
UPCOMING WORKSHOP ...
Get your food products ready for retail
Workshop covers: Licenses, certifications available, labeling requirements, more
NEW FACILITIES ...
USDA establishes regional cattle carcass centers
Centers will educate and train stakeholders in the grading of cattle carcasses
MARKETING ORDER TO END ...
USDA's raspberry program comes to an end
USDA announces termination of the Processed Raspberry Research & Promotion Order
MARKETING ...
Funding aims to strengthen specialty crop industry
Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and nursery crops
GRANTS AWARDED ...
Grants to strengthen markets for U.S. ag products
$8 million will be awarded to strengthen and explore new market opportunities
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