AAA – Live Animal Specification (pdf) or RAAA – Live Animal Specification (pdf)

USDA Certified Information –  G-173 Specification (pdf), effective May 2026

Program Contact

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it has delayed the effective date of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems final rule from July 1, 2026, to Dec. 31, 2027.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that the continuance referendum requirement under the federal marketing order for South Texas onions is suspended temporarily until 2032. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 42 members to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. Thirty-nine members will serve three-year terms beginning May 2026. One member will serve a two-year term, and two members will serve a one-year term starting immediately.
Newly appointed members are:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 10 producer members, 10 producer alternate members, seven importer members, seven alternate members and one advisor to serve three-year terms on the Cotton Board from Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2028. Additionally, USDA appointed four individuals to fill board vacancies.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of six members to serve on the National Mango Board. These six appointees will serve three-year terms, beginning immediately, and ending Dec. 31, 2028. 
Newly appointed members are: 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of five members to the National Pork Board. All five appointees will serve three-year terms beginning June 2026 and ending June 2029.

The appointed members are:

Live Animal Requirements – AAA – Live Animal Specification (pdf)

USDA Certified Information – G-172 Specification (pdf), effective May 2026

Program Contact
Paxton Sullivan
FSQA Manager
Sustainable Beef 
1701 South Newberry Road
North Platte, NE 69101
psullivan@sustbeef.com 

Data on Imports of Organic Products

The National Organic Program annually publishes data on imports of organic products. This data is drawn from the National Organic Program Import Certificates that must be associated with any shipment of imported organic products.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) designation opportunities in Georgia, Iowa, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Minnesota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Utah. In addition, AMS is requesting comments on the quality of services provided by Amarillo Grain Exchange, Inc.; D.R. Schaal Agency, Inc.; North Carolina Department of Agriculture; State Grain Inspection, Inc.; and Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.