USDA Seeks Nominees for the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board

May 11, 2022 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board (Cattlemen’s Beef Board) to succeed 39 Members with terms that expire in March 2023. The deadline for nominations is June 9, 2022.

USDA to Conduct Vote on South Texas Onion Marketing Order

May 4, 2022 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will conduct another referendum among South Texas onion producers to determine their level of support for continuing their federal marketing order.

Recent Activities Surrounding the USDA Meat and Poultry Processing Initiatives

April 13, 2022 USDA AMS

This notice is intended to brief you on the recent activities around the USDA Meat and Poultry Processing initiatives for creating a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chains.

USDA Seeks Christmas Tree Promotion Board Nominees

April 8, 2022 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking three nominees for the Christmas Tree Promotion Board. Seats open for nominees are one western region producer, one central region producer, and one eastern region producer. USDA will appoint members to serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2023 and ending Dec. 31, 2025. Nominations for these seats are due to the board by June 1, 2022.

USDA Announces Good Manufacturing Practices Audit for Produce Distribution Centers

March 30, 2022 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the establishment of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) audit service for produce distribution centers.  The GMP audit service will replace the current section of the USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP) audit that applies to distribution centers.  The new GMP audit service will be available for AMS audits starting June 1, 2022.