USDA Seeks National Hass Avocado Board Nominees

March 8, 2024 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the Hass Avocado Board to fill seats for eight members whose terms expire Oct. 31, 2024. Nomination applications are due April 1. Appointed members will serve three-year terms beginning Nov. 1, 2024, and ending Oct. 31, 2027.

USDA Suspends Federal Marketing Order Regulating California Dried Prunes

February 27, 2024 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that producers of dried prunes grown in California voted for suspension of the federal marketing order regulating the handling of dried prunes grown in California. The suspension went into effect Aug. 1, 2023, and extends through July 31, 2030. 

USDA Publishes Final Rule Amending the Appalachian, Florida and Southeast Milk Marketing Orders and Agreements

February 12, 2024 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a final rule that amends the transportation credit balancing fund provisions in the Appalachian and Southeast Federal milk marketing orders (FMMOs) and establishes distributing plant delivery credits in the Appalachian, Florida and Southeast FMMOs.

USDA Announces Appointments to the Christmas Tree Promotion Board

February 5, 2024 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of six members to serve on the Christmas Tree Promotion Board. Appointees will serve three-year terms effective immediately, through Dec. 31, 2026, unless otherwise noted.

USDA Announces Appointments to the Mushroom Council

February 1, 2024 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of five members to serve on the Mushroom Council. Three of the appointees will serve three-year terms beginning immediately through Dec. 31, 2026. One of the appointees for Region 1 will serve a two-year term beginning immediately and expiring on Dec. 31, 2025 and one of the appointees for Region 2 will serve a one-year term beginning immediately and expiring on Dec. 31, 2024.