The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-10-27
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Fresh Grapefruit, Oranges, and Mandarins
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Grapefruit, Oranges, and Mandarins for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be... Read more
2022-10-27
USDA Takes Steps to Support Food Sovereignty with the Chickasaw Nation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with the Chickasaw Nation under the Local Food Purchase... Read more
2022-10-26
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with California
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with California for more than $23 million to increase their... Read more
2022-10-25
USDA to Host Webinar on Proposed Rule to Promote Market Competition & Integrity; Submit Questions in Advance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is hosting a webinar to provide information regarding a proposed rule under the Packers & Stockyards Act of 1921 aimed at... Read more
2022-10-25
USDA Issues Recommended Decision on Proposed Amendments to California Walnut Marketing Order
Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a recommended decision on proposed amendments to federal marketing order No.984, which regulates the handling of walnuts grown in California. Read more
2022-10-25
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Illinois
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Illinois under the Local Food Purchase Assistance... Read more
2022-10-24
USDA Announces Regional Networks for New Transition to Organic Partnership Program
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is establishing cooperative agreements in six regions across the United States for the Organic Transition Initiative, Transition to... Read more
2022-10-20
USDA Signs Cooperative Agreements with New York to Promote Economic Opportunities for Farmers and Producers, Expand Local Foods in School Meals
Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt joined New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard... Read more
2022-10-19
USDA Proposed Change to Florida Citrus Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a proposed change to the Florida citrus marketing order. As recommended by the Florida Citrus Administrative Committee, the change would... Read more
2022-10-19
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with South Carolina
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with South Carolina for more than $3.1 million to increase their... Read more
2022-10-19
USDA Announces $64 Million in Grant Awards to Strengthen Local and Regional Food Systems
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service today awarded over $64 million for 185 grant projects to expand and strengthen local and regional food systems and increase... Read more
2022-10-19
USDA Proposes Termination of Washington Apricot Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comments on a proposal to terminate Marketing Order No. 922, which regulates the handling of apricots grown in designated counties in Washington... Read more