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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking input from the public and industry stakeholders on how the U.S. beef grade standards could be updated to better serve the needs of beef producers, packers, wholesalers, volume food buyers, retailers, and consumers. AMS was asked by the American Wagyu Association to review the grade standards and explore potential revisions.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it will conduct a referendum among eligible Christmas tree domestic producers and importers from Oct. 1 through Oct. 16, 2026, to decide whether to continue their research and promotion order.
Members of the grapevine industry submitted a draft proposal to the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) for a promotion, research and information program covering grapevines that produce grapes for juice, wine, table use, raisins or other products. AMS received a draft Order and a support document in August 2026.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is modifying the handling requirements for sweet cherries grown in designated counties in Washington.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of six members to serve on the American Pecan Promotion Board. The six members will serve three-year terms, effective Oct. 1, 2026, through Sep. 30, 2029.
Newly appointed members are:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is revising the United States Standards for Grades of Mushrooms, at the industry’s request, to align with current marketing trends and provide industry with uniformity when marketing mushrooms.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Canned Peaches, Concord Grape Juice, Fresh Mandarins, Pork, Prunes, Raisins, Walnuts, and Wild-Caught Shrimp 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 $156 million in agricultural commodities from American farmers and producers to distribute to schools and food banks 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.
