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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Dairy, Pulses, Fresh Fruit, 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).
In 2024, the European Union (EU) passed Article 118, which sets forth additional public health requirements related to the use of antimicrobials used in human health and antimicrobials used for growth promotion. The USDA Export Verification (EV) Program for Egg Products for the EU is a voluntary, user-fee service available to Egg Products facilities and their shell egg suppliers to provide verification that Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) regulated egg products (i.e.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 145 delegates, including 142 producers and three importers, to the 2026 National Pork Producers Delegate Body.
Members appointed to serve one-year terms are:
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.
Consult the Shell Egg Export Restrictions Dashboard
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:
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:
