The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. USDA is seeking individuals who represent grain producers, processors, merchandisers, handlers, exporters, consumers, grain inspection agencies, or scientists.

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

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 
 

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.

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

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: 

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:  

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:

USDA Certified Information - G-170 Specification (pdf), effective December 2025 

Program Contact:

Dr. Sharen Nowak, Director of FSQR&PD
Nolan Ryan Beef
3500 E. Palm Valley Blvd, Suite 1
Round Rock, TX 78665