USDA Seeks Nominees for National Mango Board

January 14, 2022 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for the National Mango Board to fill seats for seven members whose terms expire Dec. 31, 2022. Nomination applications for the seats are due Feb. 25, 2022. Appointed members will serve three-year terms.

USDA Announces Increased Funding to Support School Meals and to Help Continue Serving Healthy Meals to Kids

January 7, 2022 USDA

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced an adjustment in school meal reimbursements to help schools continue to serve children healthy and nutritious meals. This move will put an estimated $750 million more into school meal programs across the nation this year, making sure federal reimbursements keep pace with food and operational costs, while ensuring children continue to receive healthy meals at school.

USDA Seeks Nominees for National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board, Deadline is 1-14

January 4, 2022 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations from fluid milk processors and other interested parties for candidates to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 14, 2022.

USDA Announces Virtual Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Meeting

December 30, 2021 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced in the Federal Register that the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC) will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is organizing the meeting, which is open to the public.

USDA Issues Final Rule on the Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order

December 28, 2021 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published a final rule that amends the Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order included in the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996. The Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order governs the American Lamb Board.