Wholesale produce markets (often referred to as "wholesale markets" while some are called "terminal markets") are facilities where multiple fresh produce wholesalers are co-located, primarily for the purposes of selling to retailers, institutions, and other buyers. These markets play an essential role in the food supply chain, creating market opportunities for local and regional producers and ultimately expanding consumer access to fresh produce.

AMS Dairy Program - European Union Export Verification Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting comments on a proposed change to the handling requirements under the federal marketing order for kiwifruit grown in California.

Export Requirements for Singapore February 2, 2026

• LP-210S Exhibit
• Disease Free Statement – Singapore (2/2/2026)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of three members to serve on the Mushroom Council. These three appointees will serve three-year terms, effective immediately, through Dec. 31, 2028. 
Newly appointed members are:

• Region 1: Tony Starchuski, Gonzales, Texas
• Region 1: Michael Stephan, Dallas, Texas
• Region 2: Ed Wuensch, Avondale, Pa.

The Mushroom Council has nine members, including eight producers and one importer. Members can serve up to two consecutive three-year terms.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of forty-two members and four alternates to serve on the United Soybean Board. All forty-two members and four alternate members will serve three-year terms beginning immediately.

Newly appointed members are:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee to fill seats for five members and five alternates for a two-year term, beginning June 1, 2026, and ending May 31, 2028. Nominations for producer members and alternates will be accepted at the Joint Annual Onion Growers meeting on Feb. 3, 2026, in Ontario, Ore. Nominations for handler members and alternates will take place in March 2026 with an exact date to be determined. 

The committee is seeking nominees for producers and handlers for the following areas:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee – Area 2 (San Luis Valley) to fill seats for eight members and eight alternates for a two-year term, beginning June 1, 2026, and ending May 31, 2028. Nominations will be accepted at the Southern Rocky Mountain Agriculture Conference from Feb. 3-5, 2026, in Monte Vista, Colo.
The committee is seeking nominees for producers and handlers for the following areas:

PRODUCERS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations from fluid milk processors and other interested parties for candidates to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 27, 2026.

From the nominees, the Secretary of Agriculture will appoint six individuals to succeed members whose terms expire on June 30, 2026. Newly appointed members will serve three-year terms from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will begin modernizing acceptance procedures for poultry and egg products purchased for federal food and nutrition assistance programs. Instead of mandating a “USDA Grade” which requires continuous oversight by an AMS employee, the agency will describe the desired quality attributes and then audit suppliers for their ability to produce conforming products. Companies producing fresh, frozen, and further processed beef and pork products already successfully use this acceptance model.