# USDA California walnut procurement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/usda-california-walnut-procurement
> Updated: 2026-08-31T20:39:15.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to purchase $30 million in California walnuts using its Section 32 authority. This procurement follows a $15 million purchase made earlier in 2026, bringing the total for the year to $45 million.

These commodities are intended for domestic nutrition assistance programs, such as the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, food banks, and soup kitchens. The California Walnut Commission noted that the purchase helps manage a surplus from a record 2025 crop and provides market support amid global disruptions and trade uncertainties.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: USDA to purchase $30 million in California walnuts

The USDA will purchase $30 million in California walnuts via Section 32 authority to support domestic nutrition programs and stabilize the market following a record crop year.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/usda-to-purchase-30-million-in-california-walnuts-1

### 2026-08-26: USDA to purchase $30 million in California walnuts

The USDA plans to purchase $30 million in California walnuts for domestic nutrition programs, bringing total 2026 purchases for the state to $45 million to support growers and market stability.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/usda-to-purchase-30-million-in-california-walnuts

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Cite as: USDA California walnut procurement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/usda-california-walnut-procurement