USDA Amending the Federal Marketing Order for California Almonds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a final rule amending the handling regulations for the federal marketing order for almonds grown in California.
USDA Announces Appointments to the American Pecan Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of seven members to serve on the American Pecan Promotion Board. Six appointees will serve three-year terms, effective Oct. 1, 2023, through Sep. 30, 2026. One appointee will serve the remainder of a vacant position, effective immediately, and expires on Sep. 30, 2024.
Appointed members serving three-year terms expiring Sep. 30, 2026, are:
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Purchase of Frozen Stir-Fry Vegetable Blend
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Frozen Stir-Fry Vegetable Blend for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
USDA Extends Application Deadline for the Specialty Crop Multi-State Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for the Specialty Crop Multi-State Program Request for Applications (RFA). Applications must be submitted electronically through www.grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. by Jan. 31, 2024. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered for funding.
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee to fill four producer member seats and four alternate member seats whose terms will begin January 1, 2024. Nominations must be made during the nomination meetings being held in each district.
Nomination Meetings:
District 1