The latest news from the agricultural sector
2026-01-15
USDA Announces Appointments to the American Lamb Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of four members to serve on the American Lamb Board. All members will serve three-year terms beginning January 2026. Read more
2026-01-12
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Bottled Concord Grape Juice, Dried Fruit, and Tree Nuts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Bottled Concord Grape Juice, Dried Fruit, and Tree Nuts products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance... Read more
2026-01-09
USDA Appoints Members to National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of eight members to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. Six of the eight appointees will serve... Read more
2026-01-06
USDA Publishes 2024 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published the 2024 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary. The summary shows that more than 99 percent of the samples tested had pesticide residues... Read more
2026-01-06
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Marketing Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Marketing Committee to fill seats for three members and three alternates for a two-year term of office,... Read more
2025-12-31
USDA Solicits Nominations for Members of the USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. USDA is seeking... Read more
2025-12-23
USDA Extends Enforcement Deadline for Hemp to be Tested by DEA-Registered Laboratories
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is delaying enforcement of the requirement for hemp produced under the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Programto be tested by laboratories registered with the... Read more
2025-12-22
USDA Updates Dairy Program Grading Branch Plant Survey Manual
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced updates to the Dairy Program Grading Branch (DGB) Plant Survey (PS) Manual. The changes within the PS... Read more
2025-12-19
USDA Announces Appointments to the American Pecan Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of six members to serve on the American Pecan Promotion Board. These six appointees will serve three-year terms, effective... Read more
2025-12-19
USDA Announces National Pork Board Appointments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of six members to the National Pork Board. Five appointees will serve three-year terms ending June 2028, and one member will... Read more
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