The latest news from the agricultural sector
2026-03-03
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Peanut Standards Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Peanut Standards Board to fill seats for six producers and six industry representatives. Six seats will be appointed for two-year... Read more
2026-02-25
USDA Seeks Organizations to Nominate Members to the American Lamb Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from lamb producers, seedstock producers, feeders or first handler organizations interesting in nominating members to the American... Read more
2026-02-24
USDA Announces Rate Increase for Economic Adjustment Assistance for Textile Mills Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced a payment rate increase for the Economic Adjustment Assistance for Textile... Read more
2026-02-23
USDA Seeks Nominees for the American Pecan Council
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the American Pecan Council to fill seats for seven members and seven alternates for four-year terms, beginning Oct. 1, 2026, and... Read more
2026-02-23
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Hazelnut Marketing Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Hazelnut Marketing Board to fill seats for nine members and nine alternates for two-year terms, beginning July 1, 2026, and ending... Read more
2026-02-20
Notice of Section 32 Purchase of Dairy, Pulses, Fresh Fruit, and Tree Nut Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Dairy, Pulses, Fresh Fruit, and Tree Nut products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases... Read more
2026-02-19
Secretary Rollins Announces $263 Million Food Purchase to Support U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $263 million in dairy and agricultural products from American... Read more
2026-02-13
USDA Announces Appointments to the National Pork Producers Delegate Body
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 145 delegates, including 142 producers and three importers, to the 2026 National Pork Producers Delegate Body. Read more
2026-02-06
USDA Proposes Rule to Modify Handling Requirements for California and Imported Kiwifruit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting comments on a proposed change to the handling requirements under the federal marketing order for kiwifruit grown in California. Read more
2026-02-02
USDA Announces Appointments to the Mushroom Council
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of three members to serve on the Mushroom Council. These three appointees will serve three-year terms, effective immediately,... Read more
2026-02-02
USDA Announces Appointments to the United Soybean Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of forty-two members and four alternates to serve on the United Soybean Board. All forty-two members and four alternate... Read more
2026-02-02
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee – Area 2 (San Luis Valley)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee – Area 2 (San Luis Valley) to fill seats for eight members and eight alternates for a... Read more