The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) recently launched an enhanced PACA online training course for individuals and companies that buy and sell fruits and vegetables. The training is a useful tool for those who rely on AMS enforcement of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) to guarantee fair trading practices within the U.S. produce industry.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a recommended decision on proposed amendments to the Federal Marketing Order regulating the handling of walnuts grown in California. 

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