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PACA, the First Line of Defense for the Produce Industry

October 05, 2011 Robert Keeney, Deputy Administrator, AMS Fruit and Vegetable Program

In business, it’s important to trust . . . but also to verify. Whether you want to buy or sell U.S. produce, it can sometimes be tricky deciding who to deal with and verifying their credentials. When it comes time to make a move, The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Perishable Agricultural...

USDA Results Food and Nutrition

Industry Insight: Checkoff Programs Empower Business

September 21, 2011 David R. Shipman, Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service

When it comes to expanding market share, increasing revenue and getting the word out about a great product or commodity, checkoff programs prove that there’s strength in numbers. Officially called research and promotion programs, checkoff programs give agricultural producers, importers and other...

Conservation Research and Science

Cotton Helps Insulate Communities the Green Way

September 19, 2011 By Shethir Riva, AMS Cotton and Tobacco Programs Research and Promotion Branch Chief

Denim jeans are versatile because you can wear them for almost any occasion, but there are even more ways they can be used outside of your wardrobe. Cotton. From Blue to Green® transforms used jeans into UltraTouch ™ Denim Insulation for communities in need. This amazing project uses an...

Technology

Industry Insight: Data Dashboards Enhance Livestock Reports

September 07, 2011 Craig Morris, AMS Deputy Administrator, Livestock and Seed Program

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is expanding upon its traditional Market News reports to create interactive dashboards. The dashboards, first launched in the summer of 2010, provide quick, easy access to volume and price information for cattle, hogs, and sheep.

USDA Results Initiatives
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