USDA Proclaims April National Garden Month

April 19, 2019 USDA AMS

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Censky recently signed a proclamation in recognition of April as National Garden Month.

USDA Announces Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee to Meet in May

March 25, 2019 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee will hold a meeting May 9-10, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, Va.

USDA Announces Mushroom Council Appointments

January 11, 2019 USDA AMS

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of three members to serve on the Mushroom Council. The appointees will serve three-year terms from Jan. 1, 2019, to Dec. 31, 2021.

USDA Announces Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board Appointments

January 10, 2019 USDA AMS

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of 35 members to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board.

USDA Announces Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee to Meet in January

December 21, 2018 USDA AMS

New committee members will be meeting for the first time as a group and will determine the topics they wish to pursue. They will also cover several administrative items. Previous committees have reviewed topics ranging from produce safety to fruit and vegetable consumption.