USDA Appoints Members to National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board

June 11, 2021 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of eight members to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. All appointees will serve three-year terms, effective July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024.

USDA Announces Removal of Frozen Mango from Mango Research and Promotion Program

March 26, 2021 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced an interim rule that amends the Mango Promotion, Research and Information Order to remove frozen mangos as a covered commodity.

USDA Announces Suspension of Washington Irish Potato Reporting and Assessment Requirements

March 15, 2021 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is indefinitely suspending the reporting and assessment requirements for the marketing order regulating the handling of Irish potatoes grown in Washington.

USDA Seeks National Christmas Tree Promotion Board Nominees

March 8, 2021 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking three nominees for the Christmas Tree Promotion Board. Seats open for nominees are two western region producers and one eastern region producer. USDA will appoint members to serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2022.

USDA Announces Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting

March 4, 2021 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC) will hold a virtual meeting on April 6, 2021. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is organizing the meeting, which is open to the public.