Agricultural Industry

Did you know Hispanic Farmers represent a growing sector in U.S. agriculture? This article will give you a glimpse of what this noble profession is about and why we should recognize Hispanic agricultural workers during Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond. Fifty-one years have passed since we began celebrating National Hispanic …

Are you looking to learn important information and insights about the fruit and vegetable industry of the Hispanic consumer? Keep reading because this gets really interesting, especially if you commercialize them. Fruits, vegetables, and herbs are no exception to the demand of the Hispanics consumer in grocery stores. Given the …

The Producers and Packers/Exporters of Avocado of Mexico (APEAM) announced the investment of $12 million to build Casa APEAM, a new joint venture between Mexican and U.S. avocado growers and importers. Casa APEAM will house the corporate offices of APEAM, the local offices of the Mexican Department of Agriculture and …

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) activated two new functions on the farmers.gov website to help users navigate through the H-2A visa program application process for temporary agricultural workers and manage their agricultural loans. “Customer service is our top priority at USDA and these new features will help our …

Mexican tomato growers expressed disappointment that the U.S. Department of Commerce decided to terminate the Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA) and subject importers of Mexican tomatoes to duties that will be passed on to U.S. consumers and disrupt the fresh produce market. The United States began imposing a 17.5 percent tariff …

In the early hours of a sunny January day, people start gathering in the town square of San Pedro Tapanatepec, in southern Mexico. The atmosphere feels distinct, there is a renewed sense of vibrancy, contrasting from a gloomy mood only a couple of weeks ago. Women and men hurry to …

All Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide will reopen on January 24, to provide additional administrative services to farmers and ranchers during the lapse in federal funding, according to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.  Certain FSA offices have been providing limited services for existing loans and tax documents since January …

Information Provided By USDA APHISBefore importing certain foreign agricultural products into the United States, or obtaining them from an importer or broker, you’ll need to find out what entry requirements apply to them. Learning the requirements can help you minimize confusion, prevent costly delays, and avoid penalties and merchandise loss.  …

Congress approved with an overwhelming bipartisan majority, the 2018 Farm Bill and later, the President Donald Trump signed the bill into law. After eight months of political battles between Republicans and Democrats over the bill content, negotiators from both houses finally reached an agreement to push through legislation that includes …

In terms of containers for the transport of fruits and vegetables, the type of material used in these packages can make, for delicate products such as grapes, a big difference in their freshness and shelf life in supermarket shelves. There is a wide variety of types of packaging in the …