The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced that it did not receive the number of requests required from the cotton industry to conduct a continuance referendum regarding the 1990 amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Act. A sign-up was conducted June 21, 2021, through July 2, 2021, and October 18, 2021, through October 29, 2021, during which eligible cotton producers and importers were provided an opportunity to request a continuance referendum.

What are my requirements for administering my grant?

You must follow the requirements provided in your Notice of Award, which refers to your grant’s General Terms and Conditions.  You can find links to each active fiscal year at the Grants Terms and Conditions page.

How do I request to amend my grant?

When can I submit an application? 

The funding opportunity for the FY 2022 USDA AMS Farm and Food Workers Relief Grant Program is now closed. Upon completion of the review process, AMS will notify applicants of the status of their funding request. USDA expects that awardees will be announced and posted on this webpage in summer 2022.

What resources are there for assistance in applying?

View the December 2021 – Monthly Economic Landscape Report (pdf)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Oranges and Grapefruit 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.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations from fluid milk processors and other interested parties for candidates to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 14, 2022.

From the nominees, the Secretary of Agriculture will appoint six individuals to succeed members whose terms expire on June 30, 2022. Newly appointed members will serve three-year terms from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025.