The latest news from the agricultural sector
2025-12-19
USDA Announces Appointments to the Softwood Lumber Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of six members to serve on the Softwood Lumber Board. These six appointees will serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026,... Read more
2025-12-19
USDA Announces Appointments to the Christmas Tree Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of four members to serve on the Christmas Tree Promotion Board. These four appointees will serve three-year terms beginning... Read more
2025-12-16
USDA Announces Meeting Dates for the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee’s fall meeting will be held Jan. 21-22, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. A virtual option will also be available. This... Read more
2025-12-15
USDA Issues Secretary’s Decision and Referendum Order on Proposed Amendments to the California Raisins Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a referendum from Jan. 12 -30, 2026, on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order for California raisins. The Raisin Administrative... Read more
2025-12-11
USDA to Conduct Vote on Walla Walla Sweet Onions Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a referendum among eligible Walla Walla sweet onion producers Jan. 12-30, 2026, to determine their level of support for continuing their federal... Read more
2025-12-11
USDA to Conduct Vote on Vidalia Onion Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a referendum among eligible Vidalia onion producers in Georgia Jan. 12-Feb. 3, 2026, to determine their level of support for continuing their... Read more
2025-11-24
Pre-Solicitation for Section 32 Purchase of Citrus Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Citrus products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the... Read more
2025-11-20
Mango Industry Votes to Continue Research and Promotion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced that first handlers and importers of mangos voted to continue the National Mango Board’s research and... Read more
2025-11-20
AMS Seeks Input on Opening the United States Standards for Rough Rice, Brown Rice and Milled Rice for Public Comment
United States Standards for Rice AMS-FGIS-25-0155 Read more
2025-11-18
USDA Proposes Rule to Establish Free and Restricted Percentages of Tart Cherries for the 2024-25 Crop Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing a rule to establish the free and restricted percentages of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and... Read more
2025-11-18
USDA Revises the Grade Standards for Orange Juice
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is amending the U.S. Standards for Grades of Orange Juice by changing the limits for Grade B Brix allowances in... Read more
2025-11-10
Termination of the Master Scale Testing Program
After consideration of public comments, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will be terminating its master scale testing program and closing the master... Read more