The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase commercially available Canned V-Cut Green Beans 12/14 oz, Canned V-Mixed Vegetables 12/29 oz and Canned V-Low Sodium Collards 12/14 oz for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 5 of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter Act.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Beans Green Can -24/300 oz, Peas Can-24/300 oz and Potatoes Diced Can - 24/300 oz for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.  Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 5 of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter Act.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a final rule amending the handling regulations for the federal marketing order for almonds grown in California.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of seven members to serve on the American Pecan Promotion Board. Six appointees will serve three-year terms, effective Oct. 1, 2023, through Sep. 30, 2026. One appointee will serve the remainder of a vacant position, effective immediately, and expires on Sep. 30, 2024.

Appointed members serving three-year terms expiring Sep. 30, 2026, are:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Frozen Stir-Fry Vegetable Blend for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for the Specialty Crop Multi-State Program Request for Applications (RFA). Applications must be submitted electronically through www.grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. by Jan. 31, 2024. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered for funding.