The latest news from the agricultural sector
2025-03-20
USDA Seeks Nominees for California Walnut Board
The California Walnut Board is a marketing order program authorized to set quality regulations, research, promotion and programs for walnuts produced in California. Read more
2025-03-20
USDA Seeks Nominees for California Almond Board
The Almond Board of California administers the marketing order which authorizes quality regulations, research and promotion programs, and regulation of the flow of product to market. Read more
2025-03-18
USDA Seeks Nominees for Mushroom Council
The Mushroom Council is a research and promotion program that provides the mushroom industry with consumer information, conducts research, educates health professionals, and brings people together... Read more
2025-03-18
AMS Releases Updated Draft Directive Concerning the FGIS-FDA Memorandum of Understanding and Requests Comment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today released a draft revision of FGIS Directive 9060.2, “Implementation of the FGIS-FDA Memorandum of Understanding,”... Read more
2025-03-17
USDA Amends the Request for Applications and Extends Application Deadline for the Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has amended the Request for Applications (RFA) and extended the deadline for the Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program (BPMGP) to April 22,... Read more
2025-03-17
USDA Seeks Nominees for National Hass Avocado Board
The Hass Avocado Board is a research and promotion program that provides the avocado industry with consolidated supply and market data, conducts nutrition research, educates health professionals, and... Read more
2025-03-14
USDA Extends Deadline on Request for Information Related to Quality Standards for Poultry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is extending the deadline for comments on the Request for Information (RFI) on the United States Classes, Standards, and... Read more
2025-03-14
USDA Extends Deadline on Request for Information Related to Quality Standards for Poultry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is extending the deadline for comments on the Request for Information (RFI) on the United States Classes, Standards, and... Read more
2025-03-12
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Purchase of Ready To Eat (RTE) Cereal Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Ready To Eat (RTE) Cereal Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Read more
2025-03-06
USDA Seeks U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Nominees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council to fill seats for 12 members and their alternates for three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026.... Read more
2025-03-06
USDA Seeks Nominees for National Peanut Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the National Peanut Board to replace one producer member and one alternate from Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma for three-year terms... Read more
2025-03-03
USDA awards designation of the Southeast Texas Area to Midsouth Grain Inspection
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded the designation of the Southeast Texas area to Midsouth Grain Inspection, Memphis, Tennessee, effective March 1,... Read more