Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Dried Sweet Cherries, Fresh and Frozen Peaches, Processed Apricots, Shell Eggs and Egg Products, and Table Grapes

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh, Frozen, and Processed Fruit and Shell Eggs and Egg 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).

USDA Announces $118 Million Food Purchase to Support U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its intent to purchase up to $118 million in agricultural commodities from American farmers and producers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs across the country.

These purchases are being made through USDA’s authority under Section 32 of the Agriculture Act of 1935 and will assist producers and communities in need. With this action, the Trump Administration is bolstering American prosperity by supporting American agriculture, rural communities, and those in need of nutrition assistance.

USDA Seeks Nominees for National Honey Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the National Honey Board. Nominations are needed to fill three member and three alternate seats. Open seats include one first handler member, one producer member, one importer member, and their alternates. Newly appointed members and alternates will serve three-year terms from Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2029. The deadline for nominations is June 1, 2026.

USDA Seeks Nominees for Real Christmas Tree Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks nominees for the Real Christmas Tree Board. Nominees are needed to fill four seats with terms beginning Jan. 1, 2027, and ending Dec. 31, 2029. 


USDA seeks nominees for the following seats:


•    One Seat Region #1 - Western Region, which includes: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and all U.S. Territories located in the Pacific Ocean.

USDA Seeks Nominees for Hass Avocado Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Hass Avocado Board. Nominees are needed to fill 10 seats for members with terms beginning Nov. 1, 2026, and ending Oct. 31, 2029.

USDA seeks nominees for the following seats:

  • Six domestic producers – three directors and three alternates
  • Four importers – two directors and two alternates

Nominees may seek nomination to the board for all open seats for which they are eligible.

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