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.

AMS Announces 2023 Grain Fees Under the United States Grain Standards Act

March 30, 2023 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced the 2023 fee schedule for official inspection and weighing services, supervision of official inspection and weighing services, and miscellaneous fees for other services performed under the U.S. Grain Standards Act.

USDA Seeks Nominees for the American Egg Board

March 24, 2023 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for the American Egg Board (Board) to fill nine member and nine alternate member vacancies. All nine members and nine alternate members will serve two-year terms beginning March 2024 and ending March 2026. The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 26, 2023.