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USDA Extends Enforcement Deadline for Hemp to be Tested by DEA-Registered Laboratories

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is delaying enforcement of the requirement for hemp produced under the U.S.

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G-171 Chisholm Trail Meats Oklahoma Premium Beef Program

G-171 Specification (pdf), effective December 2025

Program Contact:
Eldon Campbell
Chisholm Trail Meats
1820 N. 54th
Enid, OK 73701
580-271-6328
ctmmeats@outlook.com

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USDA Updates Dairy Program Grading Branch Plant Survey Manual

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced updates to the Dairy Program Grading Branch (DGB) Plant Survey (PS) Manual. The changes within the PS Manual will take effect on Feb. 1, 2026. PS Manual updates reflect USDA’s commitment to fostering partnerships and alignment with the industry’s quality control efforts and continuous modernization.

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USDA Announces Appointments to the Softwood Lumber Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of six members to serve on the Softwood Lumber Board. These six appointees will serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and ending Dec. 31, 2028, unless otherwise noted.

Newly appointed members appointed are:

U.S. South, small seat: Richard K. Stanley, Brewton, Alabama

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USDA Announces Appointments to the Christmas Tree Promotion Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of four members to serve on the Christmas Tree Promotion Board. These four appointees will serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and ending Dec. 31, 2028.

Newly appointed members are:

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USDA Announces Appointments to the American Pecan Promotion Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of six members to serve on the American Pecan Promotion Board. These six appointees will serve three-year terms, effective immediately, through Sep. 30, 2028.

Newly appointed members are:

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USDA Announces National Pork Board Appointments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of six members to the National Pork Board. Five appointees will serve three-year terms ending June 2028, and one member will serve a two-year term ending June 2027.

The newly appointed members are: