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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of five members to serve on the United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board. The five members will serve three-year terms, beginning December 2026.
Newly appointed members are:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 22 members and three alternates to serve on the United Soybean Board. The appointed members will serve three-year terms beginning December 2026.
Newly appointed members are:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), today announced that domestic producers and importers of Christmas trees voted to continue the Real Christmas Tree Board’s research and promotion program.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting comments on a proposed rule to modify the membership and handling requirements for pecans grown in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas.
This action would:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the voting period for a referendum among eligible Florida citrus producers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and pummelos produced in Florida. The voting period was originally set to close Nov. 9, 2026, and is now being extended through Dec. 1, 2026.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to fill seats for six members and six alternates for three-year terms, beginning June 1, 2027.
Grower nominations are currently being accepted, and handler nominations will begin Nov. 18, 2026. The board will accept nominations for the following positions via email:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Chicken, Dairy, Fish, Fruit, Pork, Pulses, Rice, and Tree Nut 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).
Products That May Be Purchased
On Thursday, December 17, 2026, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will host an in-person event at the Cattle and Carcass Training Center (CCTC) located at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) in Canyon, Texas. The event is open to the public and will focus on the grading and marketing of feeder cattle.
On Thursday, December 17, 2026, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will host an in-person event at the Cattle and Carcass Training Center (CCTC) located at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) in Canyon, Texas. The event is open to the public and will focus on the grading and marketing of feeder cattle.
The Packers and Stockyards Act ("Act") was implemented to ensure fair trade and competition in the livestock, meat, and poultry industries by mandating prompt payment and prohibiting retaliatory or deceptive trade practices. This page provides information to producers on their rights and protections under the Act.
