Administers programs to support the efficient and fair marketing of U.S. agricultural products, including food, fiber, and specialty crops.
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ALT Illustration showing three beef grades: USDA Select, USDA Prime, and USDA Choice, above raw beef cuts. The text reads "20.7 billion lbs of beef graded."
ALT Stylized illustration featuring large cotton plants with abstract shapes and colors. Text reads, "14 million bales of cotton graded.
ALT Webinar announcement by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, titled "Market Information for Small Meat and Poultry Processors." Scheduled for July 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EST, with a reminder to register in advance. An individual handling packaged meat in a storage area is shown.
ALT A person wearing a blue helmet is using a device to grade beef. A visible screen displays the USDA's Remote Beef Grading App. Large cuts of beef are hanging in the background. The USDA AMS logo is present in the image. Text reads: "Launched: USDA's Remote Beef Grading App.
ALT Illustration of several cubes and wedges of cheese on a green and blue background. Large text reads: "11.8 million lbs of cheese, processed cheese, & other dairy products graded.
ALT Banner displaying "June is National Mushroom Month" beside a table filled with various packages of mushrooms.
ALT Dudley Hoskins, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP), delivers some remarks during the National Mushroom Month event at the USDA Headquarters in Washington D.C.
ALT A hand holding an egg above a carton, with text reading "3.2 billion dozen shell eggs graded." The USDA AA Grade shield logo is displayed.
ALT A person is pouring milk from a jug into a blue glass at a table with colorful utensils. The left side displays a vertical banner with the text "National Dairy Month" and logos of USDA and AMS.
ALT A farmer's market stall displays baskets of peaches with a handwritten sign reading "Herb's 3 for $2." A banner shows "P & A Produce" with a logo. In the background, a truck and other fruits and vegetables can be seen. A vertical green banner reads "Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Month" with USDA AMS logos.
ALT A green poster with text announcing a delay in the effective date for poultry grower payment systems final rule, issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. The background shows a blurred image of chickens.
ALT The image features the words "Micro Grants" prominently with images of farming activities and equipment visible within the letters. Below, the logo and text "USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture" are displayed. The background is a solid green.
ALT The image shows a close-up of maple syrup being poured into a metal container from a spout, with hands holding the container. Text on the left reads, "$5M in funding available ACER Acer Access and Development Program." The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service logo is in the upper right corner.
ALT The image features a wooded background with the USDA and AMS logos at the top left. The text reads: "$9.75M in Grants Now Available. Acer Access & Development Micro-Grants for Food Security."
ALT Strawberry plants with green leaves and ripe red strawberries growing in a garden.
ALT A collage with images of cherries, people harvesting leafy greens and flowers, and an arrangement of vibrant flowers in white buckets. The center has a green background with the text "Specialty Crop Multi-State Program." The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service logo is at the bottom.
ALT A school lunch tray features an apple, broccoli, milk carton, salad with dressing, and spaghetti with meat sauce. Text states: "USDA PURCHASED $495.85M Delivering 120.2M pounds of beef.
ALT Two people smiling and holding a certificate labeled "Official New Mexico Chile Ambassador" inside a store. One person is wearing a cowboy hat, and they are standing near displays of dried red chilies and a New Mexico flag.
ALT A group of people stands in front of a brightly painted building featuring large murals of chili peppers. The individuals are smiling, wearing a mix of casual and formal attire, including cowboy hats. The scene takes place on a sunny day, with clear skies visible behind the building.
ALT A smartphone with the USDA PACA logo on its screen is placed among containers of ripe red and yellow pomegranates and other assorted fruits.
ALT Raw beef cuts labeled with "USDA Prime," "USDA Choice," and "USDA Select" on a green background. Text reads, "USDA graded 20.7 billion lbs. of beef in 2025." USDA logo in the corner.