USDA Seeks National Mushroom Council Nominees

April 14, 2024 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the Mushroom Council to fill three seats with terms expiring Dec. 31, 2027 and one seat whose term will expire Dec. 31, 2025. Nomination applications are due by May 1, 2024.

USDA Announces Intent to Renew Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Charter

USDA is set to renew the committee’s charter for two years as required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The current charter expires on May 23, 2024. USDA invites interested persons to submit comments on this notice.

USDA Seeks Nominees for the American Lamb Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for the American Lamb Board to succeed one producer with 101 to 500 lambs, one producer with more than 500 lambs, one feeder with 5,000 or more lambs, and one first handler, all with terms that expire in early 2025.

American Farmers Network Launches USDA Choice Graded Grass Fed Angus Beef Program 

This program represents a significant step forward in AFN’s commitment to providing consumers with high-quality, sustainable beef products while supporting independent small family ranchers across the nation.

USDA Finalizes Voluntary “Product of USA” Label Claim to Enhance Consumer Protection

March 13, 2024 USDA

At the National Farmers Union Annual Convention, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the finalization of a rule to align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means. Secretary Vilsack also announced USDA is awarding $9.5 million to 42 projects through the Local Meat Capacity grant program to expand processing options for the meat and poultry industry and new actions to ensure transparency and a fair and competitive market in the U.S seed industry.