The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of five members to serve on the Paper and Packaging Board beginning Jan 1, 2025. Three of the appointees will serve three-year terms through Dec. 31, 2027. One appointee will serve a two-year term through Dec. 31, 2026, and another appointee will serve a one-year term through Dec. 31, 2025.

Appointed for a three-year term:

USDA Regional Food Business Center Program Semi-Annual Performance Progress Report

The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission is excited to continue partnership with the USDA and welcomes the LFPA Plus funding for the ongoing pilot program by the four Columbia River Treaty Tribes. This initiative aims to establish a structured food delivery system, providing healthier options directly to underserved tribal communities along the Columbia River and reservations. The project plays a vital role in re-establishing trade routes and communication systems for the tribes, contributing to their food sovereignty efforts and promoting traditional diets. 

Docket Number: AMS-LP-21-0028
Effective Date: December 10, 2024

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This rule establishes procedures for conducting a referendum to determine whether issuance of the proposed Natural Grass Sod Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order) is favored by natural grass sod producers. The procedures will also be used for any subsequent referenda under the Order. The proposed Order is published separately in this issue of the Federal Register.

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Docket Number: AMS-LP-21-0028

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a proposed rule for a Natural Grass Sod Research and Promotion Order to establish an industry-funded promotion, research, and information program for natural grass sod products.