USDA
Jan. 30, 2023
New Rules Govern Organic Food in the U.S.
A major upgrade to USDA rules applies to domestic organic products and organic food imports.
Nov. 3, 2022
The ambiguity in the term “olive oil” has long confused consumers and enriched disingenuous actors.
May. 23, 2022
Global Olive Oil Production Expected to Slip to 2.9M Tons
The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects olive oil consumption, exports, imports and ensign stocks to decrease as well.
Feb. 23, 2022
U.S. Provides $1 Billion to Farmers to Fight Climate Change
The USDA is looking to promote the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions and the advancement of carbon sequestration techniques in rural and forestry operations.
Dec. 8, 2021
Calif. Olive Farmers Should Blame Their Government for Inability to Compete with Spain, Not the E.U.
Uncle Sam paid U.S. farmers a record-high $46.5 billion in 2020. Olive farmers in California missed out.
Nov. 3, 2021
USDA Provides 'Historic' Funding for Specialty Crops
Through two programs, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will make $243 million available to improve production efficiency and fund research.
Jun. 8, 2021 News Briefs
Study: Eating Some Lean Red Meat With MedDiet May Lower Risk of Heart Disease
May. 24, 2021 News Briefs
Global Olive Oil Production Will Hit Four-Year High, USDA Estimates
Mar. 31, 2021 News Briefs
Sep. 22, 2020 News Briefs
Jun. 5, 2020 World
Aug. 10, 2016
American Trade Group Awarded Research Grant
The funding is part of a $36.5-million provision in the Farm Bill for research to support the country’s specialty crop farmers.
Jan. 29, 2015
California State Fair Gets USDA Funding to Host Olive Oil Competition
With $115,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a new competition will promote California olive oils and educate the public on quality standards.
Feb. 12, 2014
Farm Bill Notes Call on Agencies to 'Remove Obstacles' to Olive Oil Trade
The Joint Explanatory Statement of the Committee of Conference to the Farm Bill urges action on standards, enforcement and tariffs.
Dec. 15, 2013
Olive Oil Importers Say Trade Commission Report 'Fell Short'
The North American Olive Oil Association said the USITC report "fell short of the objective analysis that Congress requested."
Jun. 13, 2013
Olive Oil Quality Seals? Take Your Pick
Quality seal programs certify the quality of the olive oils displaying their stickers so consumers can buy with confidence.
May. 10, 2013
USDA Researchers Develop New Tests for Olive Oil Adulteration
Researchers at the USDA have found new ways to check olive oil authenticity, and a better way to process pomace.
Dec. 6, 2012
USITC Holds Hearing on Olive Oil Market Conditions
The USITC held a hearing as part of an investigation into the conditions of competition in the olive oil market.
Jul. 15, 2010
Questions were raised concerning the sample used to support a finding that 10 percent of the California olive oils tested failed to meet standards for extra virgin olive oil. Later, a typo was blamed for the discrepency.
Jul. 14, 2010
Report: Most Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oils Aren't Extra Virgin
Most olive oils labeled as extra virgin sourced from several California supermarkets were substandard, according to the UC Davis Olive Center.
May. 7, 2010
Californians Rejoice After USDA Revises 1948 Standards
"It’s been a long journey for us" says Patty Darragh of the California Olive Oil Council.