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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).
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.
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.
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:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh, Frozen, and Processed Fruit and Shell Eggs and Egg 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 (Section 32).
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its intent to purchase up to $118 million in agricultural commodities from American farmers and producers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs across the country.
These purchases are being made through USDA’s authority under Section 32 of the Agriculture Act of 1935 and will assist producers and communities in need. With this action, the Trump Administration is bolstering American prosperity by supporting American agriculture, rural communities, and those in need of nutrition assistance.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will be hosting informational webinars for the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) grant programs announced on April 21, 2026.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. The deadline for nominations is May 29, 2026.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks nominees for the Popcorn Board. Nominees are needed to fill two seats with terms beginning Jan. 1, 2027, and ending Dec. 31, 2029. Eligible nominees must process over four million pounds of popcorn annually.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the National Honey Board. Nominations are needed to fill three member and three alternate seats. Open seats include one first handler member, one producer member, one importer member, and their alternates. Newly appointed members and alternates will serve three-year terms from Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2029. The deadline for nominations is June 1, 2026.
