The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-12
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Alaska/Pacific Seafood products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Alaska/Pacific Seafood Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Potential materials may... Read more
2022-07-11
USDA Invites Stakeholder Comments on New Inspection Technology Evaluation for Official Grain Inspection
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) seeks public comment on a new Inspection Technology Evaluation (ITE) process to facilitate the use of... Read more
2022-07-08
USDA Announces Dates for the South Texas Onion Continuance Referendum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will conduct a referendum Sept. 1 through Oct. 3, 2022, for South Texas onion producers to vote on whether to continue their federal marketing order. Producers who... Read more
2022-06-30
USDA Proposed Changes to Florida Citrus Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed amendments to the Florida citrus marketing order. As recommended by the Florida Citrus Administrative Committee, changes would... Read more
2022-06-29
USDA Establishes Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages of Scotch and Native Spearmint Oil produced in the Far West for the 2022-2023 Marketing Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a final rule on salable quantities of Scotch and Native spearmint oil produced in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and parts of Nevada and Utah. The... Read more
2022-06-28
The Dairy Donation Program Celebrates June Dairy Month
Since its establishment in 1937, June Dairy Month has been an opportunity to showcase many aspects of dairy: delicious products, nutrition, and important role in our diet. The contributions of the... Read more
2022-06-24
Change in Vessel Loading Observation Requirements and Procedures
This Notice supersedes EOD-68 dated May 5, 2000. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has modified the requirements and procedures for Vessel Loading Observation (VLO). Read more