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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the voting period for a referendum among eligible Florida citrus producers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and pummelos produced in Florida. The voting period was originally set to close Nov. 9, 2026, and is now being extended through Dec. 1, 2026.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to fill seats for six members and six alternates for three-year terms, beginning June 1, 2027.
Grower nominations are currently being accepted, and handler nominations will begin Nov. 18, 2026. The board will accept nominations for the following positions via email:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Chicken, Dairy, Fish, Fruit, Pork, Pulses, Rice, and Tree Nut products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (Section 32).
Products That May Be Purchased
On Thursday, December 17, 2026, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will host an in-person event at the Cattle and Carcass Training Center (CCTC) located at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) in Canyon, Texas. The event is open to the public and will focus on the grading and marketing of feeder cattle.
On Thursday, December 17, 2026, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will host an in-person event at the Cattle and Carcass Training Center (CCTC) located at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) in Canyon, Texas. The event is open to the public and will focus on the grading and marketing of feeder cattle.
The Packers and Stockyards Act ("Act") was implemented to ensure fair trade and competition in the livestock, meat, and poultry industries by mandating prompt payment and prohibiting retaliatory or deceptive trade practices. This page provides information to producers on their rights and protections under the Act.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is partnering with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to host a webinar on fraud prevention for produce‑industry members. USDA continues to encourage industry members to be aware of sophisticated imposter‑fraud schemes targeting buyers, sellers, and transporters across fruit and vegetable supply chains.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 International Food Assistance Forecast, which includes expanded details on anticipated commodity programming across USDA’s international assistance portfolios. The Department is sharing this information to support planning efforts and provide greater visibility into projected procurement and regional allocations for the upcoming fiscal year.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) today announced the launch of the Export Inspection and Weighing Dashboard, a new public facing visualization tool that modernizes how official U.S. export grain inspection volumes are reported to industry and the public.
Live Animal Requirements: AAA – Live Animal Specification (pdf)
USDA Certified Information: G-175 Specification (pdf), effective September 2026
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