USDA Announces Results of the Cranberry Marketing Order Referendum

August 16, 2023 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that producers voting in a referendum on the federal marketing order for cranberries did not show enough support to continue the program.

USDA Publishes Recommended Decision Proposing Amendments to the Appalachian, Florida, and Southeast Milk Marketing Orders and Agreements

July 21, 2023 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a Recommended Decision proposing to amend the inter-market transportation credits in the Appalachian and Southeast Federal milk marketing orders (FMMOs) and to establish distributing plant delivery credits in the Appalachian, Florida and Southeast FMMOs.

USDA Proposes Reapportionment of Cattlemen’s Beef Board Membership and Technical Amendments to the Beef Promotion and Research Order

May 10, 2023 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to adjust membership on the Beef Promotion and Research Board to reflect shifts in cattle inventory levels since the last board reapportionment in 2020, as required by the rules governing the board. Written comments on the proposed rule must be received by June 1, 2023.

USDA Announces National Pork Board Appointments

May 10, 2023 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of five members to the National Pork Board. All five appointees will serve three-year terms beginning June 2023 and ending June 2026.

USDA Seeks Nominees for National Potato Promotion Board

May 3, 2023 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the National Potato Promotion Board to fill 60 board seats with terms that expire February 29, 2024. Nominations are due to the board by August 15, 2023.