Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Livestock and Poultry Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Livestock and Poultry 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, with the purpose to encourage the continued domestic consumption of these products by diverting them from the normal channels of trade and commerce.
USDA Seeks Nominees for National Watermelon Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks nominees for the National Watermelon Promotion Board. Nominees are needed to fill eight member seats with terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and ending Dec. 31, 2028.
There are two producer and two handler seats available for both Districts 4 and 5. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 26, 2025.
USDA Seeks Nominees for National Mango Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks nominees for the National Mango Board. Nominees are needed to fill six member seats with terms beginning, Jan. 1, 2026, and ending Dec. 31, 2028.
The deadline for nominations is Feb. 28, 2025, for the following seats:
- District III- two importers
- District IV- one importer
- Three foreign producers
District III includes Nogales, Arizona; Great Falls, Montana; Pembina, North Dakota; and El Paso, Texas.
GCSA Advisory Council Members
Chartered in 2024, the inaugural Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third- Party Verifier Program Advisory Council (informally referred to as the Growing Climate Solutions Act Advisory Council) was established on January 2, 2025.
Below is a roster of the current Council members. Terms for this initial Council are staggered, as outlined in the Growing Climate Solutions Act. At least 51 percent of the Council members are active farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners.
Members appointed to the Council are:
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Purchase of Dairy Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase cheese and fluid milk for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section authority of Section 5 of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter Act.
Potential materials may include: