**The USDA is seeking nominees for positions on the Fresh Pear Committee to fill two grower member and four handler member seats, each with a first and second alternate.
www.morningagclips.com reports selected members will serve two-year terms beginning July 1st of next year...
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary that shows over 99% of the samples tested had pesticide residues BELOW benchmark levels established by the EPA.