Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture

← Period: February 2026 →

Total Spending: $386,209,983

Reporting

Analysis

Impact

MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT

USDA February 2026

Department of Agriculture

⏱ GENERATED 7/30/2026

This report was generated once, at the time listed.

▼ NO MICRO CONTRACTS

Contracts or transactions under $5,000 are not included.

🚫 NOT OFFICIAL

Meter uses government data, but isn't an official source.

Vendors

607

Contracts

947

Avg Contract

$407,825

Total Spending

$386,209,983

Reporting

Top Vendors

The vendors that received the most money from Department of Agriculture in February 2026, across all contracts awarded that month.

  1. CHS INC.

    HQ: Inver Grove Heights, MN

    Contracts: 3

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Dept. of Agriculture 3 ($54.5M) 18 ($166.0M)
    All Agencies 3 ($54.5M) 21 ($166.0M)

    $54,494,187

  2. PEARL CROP, INC.

    HQ: Stockton, CA

    Contracts: 2

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Dept. of Agriculture 2 ($32.2M) 9 ($33.6M)
    All Agencies 2 ($32.2M) 9 ($33.6M)

    $32,204,944

  3. TYSON FOODS INC.

    HQ: Springdale, AR

    Contracts: 5

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Dept. of Agriculture 5 ($20.0M) 145 ($407.1M)
    All Agencies 5 ($20.0M) 145 ($407.1M)

    $20,024,278

  4. SUN VALLEY RAISINS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION

    HQ: Fresno, CA

    Contracts: 2

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Dept. of Agriculture 2 ($14.2M) 16 ($15.6M)
    All Agencies 2 ($14.2M) 16 ($15.6M)

    $14,195,220

  5. WELCH FOODS INC., A COOPERATIVE

    HQ: Concord, MA

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Dept. of Agriculture 1 ($11.4M) 7 ($14.4M)
    All Agencies 1 ($11.4M) 7 ($14.4M)

    $11,351,883

  6. PACIFIC COAST PRODUCERS

    HQ: Lodi, CA

    Contracts: 6

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Dept. of Agriculture 6 ($10.6M) 109 ($172.6M)
    All Agencies 6 ($10.6M) 109 ($172.6M)

    $10,594,124

  7. CRIDER, INC.

    HQ: Stillmore, GA

    Contracts: 6

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Dept. of Agriculture 6 ($9.4M) 120 ($63.7M)
    All Agencies 6 ($9.4M) 120 ($63.7M)

    $9,364,351

  8. MERRICK & COMPANY

    HQ: Greenwood Village, CO

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Dept. of Agriculture 1 ($9.0M) 21 ($23.6M)
    All Agencies 1 ($9.0M) 64 ($52.0M)

    $9,000,000

  9. CAVINESS BEEF PACKERS, LIMITED

    HQ: Amarillo, TX

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Dept. of Agriculture 1 ($8.5M) 114 ($129.5M)
    All Agencies 1 ($8.5M) 114 ($129.5M)

    $8,497,960

  10. MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC.

    HQ: Oakbrook Terrace, IL

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    February 2026 All Time
    Dept. of Agriculture 1 ($7.7M) 10 ($24.6M)
    All Agencies 1 ($7.7M) 10 ($24.6M)

    $7,697,410

Top NAICS Codes

The most-awarded NAICS codes from Department of Agriculture in February 2026, across all awarded contracts.

Analyses

Buzzwords

Unique ("buzzy") phrases and terms that appear significantly more in Department of Agriculture contracts during February 2026 compared to government-wide patterns.

Impact

Top Contracts

The highest-value individual contract awards from Department of Agriculture in February 2026.

  1. RECIPIENT

    PEARL CROP, INC.

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $32,075,738

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    Lodi, CA

    NAICS CODE

    Tree Nut Farming • 111335

    PSC CODE

    Fruits And Vegetables • 8915

    DESCRIPTION

    Commodities for usg food donations: 2000011173/4100033861/pistachio roasted in shell pkg-25/1 lb,almond natural whole shell ctn-12/2 lb

    Funding Office

    USDA AMS 3J14

    SIGNED

    Feb 26, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    2/26/26 → 6/30/26

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. 3/23/26 Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope $0
    2. 6/9/26 Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope $0
    3. 7/1/26 Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope $0
    Total Spending To-Date: $32,075,738
  2. RECIPIENT

    CHS INC.

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $22,994,840

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    Kalama, WA

    NAICS CODE

    All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing • 311999

    PSC CODE

    Food, Oils And Fats • 8945

    DESCRIPTION

    Commodities for usg food donations: 2000011202/4210007506/soybeans, yellow bulk

    Funding Office

    CCC-COMMODITY OPS

    SIGNED

    Feb 27, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    2/27/26 → 5/1/26

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/27/26 Base Award $22,994,840
    Total Spending To-Date: $22,994,840
  3. RECIPIENT

    CHS INC.

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $20,460,260

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    Kalama, WA

    NAICS CODE

    All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing • 311999

    PSC CODE

    Food, Oils And Fats • 8945

    DESCRIPTION

    Commodities for usg food donations: 2000011202/4210007505/soybeans, yellow bulk

    Funding Office

    CCC-COMMODITY OPS

    SIGNED

    Feb 27, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    2/27/26 → 4/1/26

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/27/26 Base Award $20,460,260
    Total Spending To-Date: $20,460,260
  4. RECIPIENT

    SUN VALLEY RAISINS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $13,610,534

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    Fresno, CA

    NAICS CODE

    Dried And Dehydrated Food Manufacturing • 311423

    PSC CODE

    Fruits And Vegetables • 8915

    DESCRIPTION

    Commodities for usg food donations: 2000011175/4100033855/raisins box-144/1.33 oz,raisins pkg-24/15 oz

    Funding Office

    USDA AMS 3J14

    SIGNED

    Feb 25, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    2/25/26 → 6/30/26

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. 6/4/26 Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope +$1,069
    Total Spending To-Date: $13,610,534
  5. RECIPIENT

    TYSON FOODS INC.

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $12,383,226

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    New Holland, PA

    NAICS CODE

    Poultry Processing • 311615

    PSC CODE

    Meat, Poultry, And Fish • 8905

    DESCRIPTION

    Commodities for usg food donations: 2000011169/4100033805/chicken large chilled -bulk

    Funding Office

    USDA FNS

    Object Classes

    26.0: Supplies and materials

    SIGNED

    Feb 18, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    2/18/26 → 4/30/26

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/18/26 Base Award $12,383,226
    Total Spending To-Date: $12,383,226
  6. RECIPIENT

    WELCH FOODS INC., A COOPERATIVE

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $11,351,883

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    North East, PA

    NAICS CODE

    Fruit And Vegetable Canning • 311421

    PSC CODE

    Fruits And Vegetables • 8915

    DESCRIPTION

    Commodities for usg food donations: 2000011174/4100033854/grape concord juice plst btl-8/64 fl oz

    Funding Office

    USDA AMS 3J14

    SIGNED

    Feb 25, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    2/25/26 → 8/15/26

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. 4/8/26 Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope $0
    2. 4/9/26 Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope $0
    3. 5/8/26 Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope $0
    4. 5/18/26 Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope +$205
    Total Spending To-Date: $11,351,883
  7. RECIPIENT

    CHS INC.

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $11,039,087

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    Houston, TX

    NAICS CODE

    All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing • 311999

    PSC CODE

    Food, Oils And Fats • 8945

    DESCRIPTION

    Commodities for usg food donations: 2000011180/4210007490/wheat, hard red winter bulk

    Funding Office

    CCC-COMMODITY OPS

    SIGNED

    Feb 10, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    2/10/26 → 3/5/26

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/10/26 Base Award $11,039,087
    Total Spending To-Date: $11,039,087
  8. RECIPIENT

    MERRICK & COMPANY

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $9,000,000

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    Manhattan, KS

    NAICS CODE

    Testing Laboratories And Services • 541380

    PSC CODE

    Special Studies/analysis- Chemical/biological • B504

    DESCRIPTION

    Nbaf - bas support

    Funding Office

    USDA ARS AFM APD

    Object Classes

    25.1: Advisory and assistance services

    SIGNED

    Feb 20, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    2/19/26 → 5/14/26

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/20/26 Base Award $9,000,000
    Total Spending To-Date: $9,000,000
  9. RECIPIENT

    CAVINESS BEEF PACKERS, LIMITED

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $8,497,960

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    Amarillo, TX

    NAICS CODE

    Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering • 311611

    PSC CODE

    Meat, Poultry, And Fish • 8905

    DESCRIPTION

    Commodities for usg food donations: 2000011176/4100033775/beef coarse ground frz ctn-60 lb,beef fine ground frz ctn-40 lb,beef fine ground frz pkg-40/1 lb,beef 100% pty 90/10 frz 2.0mma ctn-40 lb

    Funding Office

    USDA FNS

    SIGNED

    Feb 11, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    2/11/26 → 4/30/26

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. 2/18/26 Other Administrative Action $0
    2. 3/16/26 Other Administrative Action $0
    3. 5/12/26 Other Administrative Action +$4,500
    Total Spending To-Date: $8,497,960
  10. RECIPIENT

    PACIFIC COAST PRODUCERS

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $8,112,800

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    Oroville, CA

    NAICS CODE

    Fruit And Vegetable Canning • 311421

    PSC CODE

    Fruits And Vegetables • 8915

    DESCRIPTION

    Commodities for usg food donations: 2000011188/4400002435/4100033761/peaches cling slices ex lt can-6/10,peaches cling diced ex lt can-6/10,mixed fruit can-24/300,mixed fruit ex lt can-6/10,peaches cling slices can-24/300

    Funding Office

    USDA FNS

    SIGNED

    Feb 10, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    2/10/26 → 5/31/26

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. 3/13/26 Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope $0
    2. 3/17/26 Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope $0
    3. 4/8/26 Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope $0
    4. 6/2/26 Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope $0
    Total Spending To-Date: $8,112,800

Top De-obligations

The largest contract de-obligations (spending reductions or cancellations) from Department of Agriculture in February 2026.

  1. RECIPIENT

    MORTGAGE CONTRACTING SERVICES LLC

    DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

    -$8,804,003

    Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope
    PERFORMED IN

    Lewisville, TX

    NAICS CODE

    Mortgage And Nonmortgage Loan Brokers • 522310

    PSC CODE

    Support- Professional: Real Estate Brokerage • R402

    DESCRIPTION

    Mission critical task order: cor: natasha stewart-jenkins property preservation and inspection services

    Funding Office

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICE

    Object Classes

    33.0: Investments and loans

    Program Activities

    0107: OTHER COSTS INCIDENT TO LOANS

    SIGNED

    Feb 23, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    8/11/20 → 7/8/22

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/23/26 Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope -$8,804,003
    Total Spending To-Date: $37,723,170
  2. RECIPIENT

    CRIDER, INC.

    DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

    -$249,440

    Close Out
    PERFORMED IN

    Stillmore, GA

    NAICS CODE

    Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering • 311611

    PSC CODE

    Meat, Poultry, And Fish • 8905

    DESCRIPTION

    Commodities for usg food donations: 2000009518/4100028254/pork can-24/24 oz,beef can-24/24 oz

    Funding Office

    USDA FNS

    Object Classes

    26.0: Supplies and materials

    Program Activities

    0006: FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS (COMMODITIES IN LIEU OF FOOD STAMPS);0008: THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (COMMODITIES);0304: COMMODITY PROCUREMENT

    SIGNED

    Feb 23, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    8/11/23 → 12/31/23

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/23/26 Close Out -$249,440
    Total Spending To-Date: $965,372
  3. RECIPIENT

    ORCA BAY FOODS, LLC

    DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

    -$102,698

    Close Out
    PERFORMED IN

    Seattle, WA

    NAICS CODE

    Seafood Product Preparation And Packaging • 311710

    PSC CODE

    Meat, Poultry, And Fish • 8905

    DESCRIPTION

    Commodities for usg food donations: 2000009419/4100027991/salmon fillets wild frz pkg-40/1 lb

    Funding Office

    USDA AMS 3J14

    Object Classes

    26.0: Supplies and materials

    Program Activities

    0002: EMERGENCY SURPLUS REMOVAL

    SIGNED

    Feb 3, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    7/12/23 → 9/15/23

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/3/26 Close Out -$102,698
    Total Spending To-Date: $4,598,902
  4. RECIPIENT

    NORTH COUNTRY CONTRACTING, L.L.C

    DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

    -$97,940

    Close Out
    PERFORMED IN

    Cadillac, MI

    NAICS CODE

    Highway, Street, And Bridge Construction • 237310

    PSC CODE

    Repair Or Alteration Of Highways/roads/streets/bridges/railways • Z2LB

    DESCRIPTION

    Proj id 614888, bpa 12445522a0074-0124 northeast zone roads construction

    Major Program

    NORTHEAST ZONE - REGION 9 ROADS BPA

    Funding Office

    HURON MANISTEE NATIONAL FOREST

    Object Classes

    32.0: Land and structures

    Program Activities

    0001: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE;0001: STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING;0801: NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM (REIMBURSABLE)

    SIGNED

    Feb 11, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    9/27/22 → 5/19/23

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/11/26 Close Out -$97,940
    Total Spending To-Date: $16,400
  5. RECIPIENT

    EL AERO SERVICES, LLC

    DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

    -$94,632

    Funding Only Action
    PERFORMED IN

    Salt Lake City, UT

    NAICS CODE

    Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation • 481212

    PSC CODE

    Transportation/travel/relocation- Transportation: Air Charter • V121

    DESCRIPTION

    Snow survey helicopter charter services

    Funding Office

    NRCS-UT STATE OFFICE

    Object Classes

    25.1: Advisory and assistance services;25.7: Operation and maintenance of equipment;26.0: Supplies and materials

    Program Activities

    0001: CONSERVATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE;0003: SNOW SURVEY AND WATER FORECASTING

    SIGNED

    Feb 19, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    2/25/21 → 2/24/24

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 2/19/26 Funding Only Action -$94,632
    Total Spending To-Date: $34,355

Sub Agencies

Sub-agencies within Department of Agriculture that received contract funding in February 2026.

  1. Agricultural Marketing Service Agricultural Marketing Service


    $315,117,009

  2. Forest Service Forest Service


    $36,502,220

  3. Office of the Chief Financial Officer Office of the Chief Financial Officer


    $17,233,310

  4. Agricultural Research Service Agricultural Research Service


    $13,472,679

  5. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service


    $10,400,752

  6. Food Safety and Inspection Service Food Safety and Inspection Service


    $1,126,074

  7. Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services


    $800,843

  8. Office of the Inspector General Office of the Inspector General


    $297,941

  9. Rural Housing Service Rural Housing Service


    $-8,740,845

Performance Locations

The top locations where contract work for Department of Agriculture in February 2026 is performed.

Top States

  1. California

    97 contracts


    $96,487,547

  2. Washington

    24 contracts


    $47,909,967

  3. Pennsylvania

    46 contracts


    $29,866,922

  4. Georgia

    27 contracts


    $20,475,397

  5. Texas

    29 contracts


    $16,918,496

  6. Virginia

    33 contracts


    $15,172,877

  7. Minnesota

    26 contracts


    $12,370,847

  8. Kansas

    10 contracts


    $12,207,136

  9. Indiana

    15 contracts


    $11,301,324

  10. Wisconsin

    29 contracts


    $10,086,395

Top Cities

  1. Kalama, WA

    2 contracts


    $43,455,100

  2. Lodi, CA

    6 contracts


    $34,659,536

  3. Fresno, CA

    5 contracts


    $17,810,233

  4. New Holland, PA

    3 contracts


    $13,996,695

  5. Houston, TX

    4 contracts


    $11,633,257

  6. North East, PA

    1 contracts


    $11,351,883

  7. Stillmore, GA

    6 contracts


    $9,364,351

  8. Manhattan, KS

    6 contracts


    $9,144,071

  9. Amarillo, TX

    1 contracts


    $8,497,960

  10. Oroville, CA

    1 contracts


    $8,112,800

Vendor headquarters

The top locations where vendors receiving awards from Department of Agriculture in February 2026 list as their primary business address.

Top States

  1. California

    124 contracts


    $97,991,680

  2. Minnesota

    23 contracts


    $65,687,342

  3. Virginia

    60 contracts


    $21,537,821

  4. Arkansas

    18 contracts


    $20,950,348

  5. Colorado

    31 contracts


    $19,466,020

Top Cities

  1. Inver Grove Heights, MN

    3 contracts


    $54,494,187

  2. Stockton, CA

    2 contracts


    $32,204,944

  3. Springdale, AR

    6 contracts


    $20,311,776

  4. Fresno, CA

    6 contracts


    $17,810,233

  5. Concord, MA

    1 contracts


    $11,351,883

← Back to All Agencies

← Back to all Department of Agriculture reports

Try Meter Search

Meter Search helps you finds the right vendors, right now.

Search Now →