The latest news from the agricultural sector
2026-04-10
USDA Announces Appointments to the Hass Avocado Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of six members to the Hass Avocado Board. Appointed are two producer members, one producer alternate, one importer member, and... Read more
2026-04-10
USDA Proposes Revisions to Mushroom Grade Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking public comments on its proposal to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Mushrooms. Read more
2026-04-10
USDA Announces Appointments to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of thirteen members to serve on the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. Twelve members will serve three-year terms... Read more
2026-04-10
USDA Proposes Revisions to Frozen Asparagus Grade Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking public comments on its proposal to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Asparagus. Read more
2026-04-10
USDA Announces Appointments to the National Watermelon Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of eight members to the National Watermelon Promotion Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms effective immediately... Read more
2026-04-10
USDA Announces Appointments to the National Potato Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 24 members to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board, effective immediately. Twenty producer members will serve... Read more
2026-04-10
USDA Announces Appointments to the American Egg Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 10 members and 12 alternates to serve on the American Egg Board, effective immediately. Eighteen members and alternates will... Read more
2026-04-10
USDA Announces Appointments to the National Honey Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of eight individuals to serve on the National Honey Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms, effective immediately,... Read more
2026-04-10
USDA Announces Appointments to the National Peanut Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of six members to serve on the National Peanut Board. These six appointees will serve three-year terms effective immediately... Read more
2026-04-10
USDA Announces United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board Appointments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of five members to serve on the United Sorghum Checkoff Program’s Board of Directors. Four appointees will serve three-year terms... Read more
2026-04-10
USDA Announces Appointments to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 23 members and alternate members to serve on the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council. The appointees will serve three-year... Read more
2026-04-08
USDA Announces $60 Million Food Purchase to Support U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its intent to purchase up to $60 million in agricultural commodities from American farmers and producers to distribute to food banks and... Read more