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Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 14 members to serve on the Plant Variety Protection Board. The newly appointed members will serve two-year terms.
Newly appointed members are:
Farmer Representation
Private or Industry Representation
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.
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.
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 includes Nogales, Arizona; Great Falls, Montana; Pembina, North Dakota; and El Paso, Texas.
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:
