USDA Announces Appointments to the National Pork Producers Delegate Body
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 158 delegates, including 153 producers and five importers, to the 2024 National Pork Producers Delegate Body.
Members appointed to serve one-year terms are:
989 Raisins Public Hearing
Proposed Changes to the Marketing Order for Raisins Produced from Grapes Grown in California
USDA conducted a two-day hearing to gather evidence on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order for California raisins on February 13-14, 2024.
FAQ for Soybean May 2024 Request for Referendum
1. How was the Soybean Checkoff program established?
The Soybean Promotion and Research Order (Order) is authorized by the Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act (Act) [7 U.S.C. §§6301-6311]. The Act was passed as part of the 1990 Farm Bill and authorized the establishment of a national soybean promotion, research, and consumer information program (Program). The Program became effective on July 9, 1991, when the Order was published. Assessments began September 1, 1991.
2. Who administers the program?