USDA Announces Appointments to the American Egg Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of nine members and nine alternates to serve on the American Egg Board. The appointees will serve two-year terms beginning March 2021 and ending March 2023.
Newly appointed members and alternates are:
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AMS Announces 2021 Grain Fees for Official Inspection and Weighing Services
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced the 2021 fee schedule for official inspection and weighing services performed under the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA), as amended.
The Federal Grain Regulations (7 CFR 800.71(b)) and the Agriculture Reauthorizations Act of 2015 require that the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) annually review its fees for service, including national and local tonnage fees.
USDA Seeks National Mango Board Nominees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for the National Mango Board to fill seats for six members whose terms expire Dec. 31, 2021. Nomination applications for the seats are due Feb. 26, 2021. Selected representatives will serve three-year terms.
The National Mango Board is seeking nominees for the following seats:
USDA Extends Harmonized GAP Assistance Program for Fruit and Vegetable Growers in 16 States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Assistance Program to remain available to eligible producers until all allocated funds are depleted. The program helps fruit and vegetable growers in 16 states enhance market access by paying the cost of user fees for voluntary audits.
Grain Fees for Official Inspection and Weighing Services Under the United States Grain Standards Act
Docket Number: AMS–FGIS–20–0094
Effective Date: January 1, 2021
Summary
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing the 2021 fee schedule for official inspection and weighing services performed under the USGSA, as amended, in order to comply with Federal Grain Inspection Service regulations and the Agriculture Reauthorizations Act of 2015. This action publishes the annual review of Schedule A fees calculation and the resulting fees.
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USDA Approves Hemp Production Plans for Rhode Island, the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the approval of hemp production plans under the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program for Rhode Island and the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians, bringing the total number of approved plans to 72.