G-172 Project Angus Beef Brand Program
Live Animal Requirements – AAA – Live Animal Specification (pdf) or RAAA – Live Animal Specification (pdf)
USDA Certified Information – G-172 Specification (pdf), effective June 2026
Data on imports of organic products
Data on Imports of Organic Products
The National Organic Program annually publishes data on imports of organic products. This data is drawn from the National Organic Program Import Certificates that must be associated with any shipment of imported organic products.
USDA Issues Opportunities for USGSA Designation Applications in Amarillo, North Carolina, Schaal, State Grain and Utah
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) designation opportunities in Georgia, Iowa, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Minnesota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Utah. In addition, AMS is requesting comments on the quality of services provided by Amarillo Grain Exchange, Inc.; D.R. Schaal Agency, Inc.; North Carolina Department of Agriculture; State Grain Inspection, Inc.; and Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.
USDA to Conduct Vote for the Blueberry Research and Promotion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced it will conduct a referendum among eligible domestic producers and importers of highbush blueberries July 13-24, 2026, to decide whether to continue their research and promotion order.
USDA Revises Seven Canned Tomato Products Grade Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is revising seven U.S. grade standards for canned tomato products.
Revisions will be made to:
USDA to Conduct Vote on California Kiwifruit Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a referendum among eligible California kiwifruit growers May 18 through June 8, 2026, to determine their level of support for continuing their federal marketing order.
The order requires USDA to conduct a continuance referendum every six years between May 15 and July 15. To be eligible to vote, growers within the production area must have produced kiwifruit during the period of Aug. 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025.
Labeling Requirements for the U.S. Organic Market
Last updated – June 2026
This guide summarizes key labeling requirements for organic products sold in the U.S. market. For complete information about labeling, please consult the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic regulations (7 CFR 205 Subpart D).
USDA Establishes Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages of Scotch and Native Spearmint Oil for the 2025-2026 Marketing Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a final rule establishing the quantity of each class of spearmint oil produced in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon and parts of Nevada and Utah (Far West) that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2025-2026 marketing year.
USDA Proposes Revisions to Nectarine Grade Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking public comments on its proposal to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Nectarines.
USDA Seeks Nominees for National Potato Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the National Potato Promotion Board. The deadline for nominations is Aug. 15, 2026.
From the nominees, the Secretary of Agriculture will appoint 53 producer members and two importer members with terms beginning Mar. 1, 2027, and expiring either Feb. 2028, 2029, or 2030 as indicated below.
Nominees are requested to succeed members in: