Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Atlantic Groundfish and Pacific Pink Shrimp

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase commercially available Atlantic Groundfish and Pacific Pink Shrimp for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (Pub. L. 74-320) as amended (Section 32).

Potential materials may include:

Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Great Northern Dry Beans

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase commercially available Great Northern Dry Beans for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (Pub. L. 74-320) as amended (Section 32).

Potential materials may include:

Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the Purchase of Canned and Dried Fruit Products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase commercially available Canned and Dried Fruit products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (Pub. L. 74-320) as amended (Section 32).

Potential materials may include:

Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Purchase of Various Domestic Commodities on the USDA Foods Available Lists

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase various domestic products listed on the USDA Foods Available Lists (FALs) for purchase during fiscal year (FY) 2025 that support several domestic food distribution programs.  Product categories include livestock, poultry, fish, dairy, grains, oil seeds, vegetables, fruits and nuts for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.  This pre-solicitation notice is valid for anticipated solicitations covering FY 2025. 

USDA Seeks Nominees for the Texas Valley Citrus Committee

The Texas Valley Citrus Committee administers the marketing order which recommends changes to quality regulations, research and promotion programs, and container regulations for citrus grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the committee to fill seats for five members and five alternates for three-year terms, beginning Aug. 1, 2025. Nominations will take place June 3, 2025.

The committee is seeking nominees for:

USDA Seeks Nominees for the South Texas Onion Committee

The South Texas Onion Committee administers the marketing order which recommends changes to quality regulations, research and promotion programs, and markings, pack, and container regulations for onions grown in South Texas.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the committee to fill seats for 13 members and 13 alternates for one or two-year staggered terms, beginning Aug. 1, 2025. Nominations will take place June 3, 2025.

The committee is seeking nominees for:

Rescinding National Organic Program; Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food

Docket Number: AMS-NOP-22-0063;NOP-22-01
Summary: USDA published a proposed rule (90 FR 20133) to rescind the Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food (MDR) final rule, which was published on December 23, 2024 (89 FR 104367). 

Compliance Date:
Organic operations must continue to comply with the requirements of the MDR rule (89 FR 104367) unless the rule is rescinded. 

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