The latest news from the agricultural sector
2025-01-06
USDA Issues Final Rules to Revise Grain Inspection Fees and Formulas Used to Calculate Grain Inspection Fees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued two final rules that affect fees for official inspection and weighing services performed under the U.S. Grain... Read more
2025-01-06
USDA and Minnesota Award $9.5 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Minnesota to award $9.5 million for 11 projects through the Resilient Food... Read more
2025-01-06
USDA and Wisconsin Award $23.2 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)... Read more
2024-12-31
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the Purchase of Livestock and Poultry Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase the following commercially available Livestock and Poultry products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance... Read more
2024-12-30
USDA Announces Appointments to the Mushroom Council
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of four members to serve on the Mushroom Council beginning Jan. 1, 2025. Three of the appointees will serve three-year terms... Read more
2024-12-30
USDA Revising Section 8e Import Inspection Fee Structure for Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, other Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is revising the regulations governing the inspection and certification of fresh fruits, vegetables and other products to... Read more
2024-12-23
USDA Announces Appointments to the National Honey Board
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of seven individuals to serve on the National Honey Board effective Jan. 1, 2025. Six of the appointees will serve three-year... Read more
2024-12-23
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for CCC Purchase of Dried Plums
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Dried Plums for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of... Read more
2024-12-23
USDA Announces Appointments to the National Pork Producers Delegate Body
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 156 delegates, including 150 producers and six importers, to the 2025 National Pork Producers Delegate Body. Read more
2024-12-23
USDA Announces Appointments to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 9 members and 10 alternate members to serve on the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council beginning Jan 1, 2025. Eighteen... Read more
2024-12-23
USDA Announces Appointments to the National Potato Promotion Board
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 11 members to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board beginning March 1, 2025. Nine producer members and one public... Read more
2024-12-23
USDA Determines Individual Responsibly Connected to Michigan Violator
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined that Chris Cervini was responsibly connected to Lakeside Produce Inc., Taylor, Mich. This is an update to Press Release No: 180-24 issued on... Read more