USDA Announces Establishment of the Pecan Promotion, Research and Information Order

January 18, 2021 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the establishment of the Pecan Promotion, Research and Information Order to strengthen the position of pecans in the marketplace, maintain and expand markets for pecans, and develop new uses for pecans.

USDA Seeks Nominees for the Mushroom Council

January 18, 2021 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees to fill three producer member seats for the Mushroom Council. Nominations for these seats are due to the council by May 1, 2021.

USDA Seeks National Mango Board Nominees

January 14, 2021 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for the National Mango Board to fill seats for six members whose terms expire Dec. 31, 2021. Nomination applications for the seats are due Feb. 26, 2021. Selected representatives will serve three-year terms.

USDA Seeks Nominees for National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board

December 28, 2020 USDA AMS

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. 15, 2021.

USDA Announces National Watermelon Promotion Board Appointments

December 11, 2020 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of nine members to serve on the National Watermelon Promotion Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms from Jan. 1, 2021, to Dec. 31, 2023.