Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Docket Number: AMS-LP-20-0070
Comments Due: November 30, 2020
Summary
How Do I Administer the RFSP Award?
What are the requirements for administering my grant?
You must follow the requirements provided in your Notice of Award, which refers to your grant’s General Terms and Conditions. You can find links to each active fiscal year at the Grants Terms and Conditions page.
How do I request a payment?
You must complete and submit the following documentation:
How do I Apply for the RFSP Grant?
When can I submit an application?
Part IV: Carcass Grading CME Certification –USDA Beef Carcass Grading, the use of instrument Technology, and CME Carcass Certification
The series will be hosted on Zoom and is open to the public. Pre-registration is required.
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Part III: Live Cattle Evaluation – Factors for evaluating quality of live cattle, and the CME Live Delivery Process
The series will be hosted on Zoom and is open to the public. Pre-registration is required.
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Part III: Live Cattle Evaluation – Factors for evaluating quality of live cattle, and the CME Live Delivery Process
Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Eastern Time
Presenters: Dr. Ty Lawrence, West Texas A&M University, and Mr. Jodie Pitcock, USDA-AMS
Part II: The Science Behind the Grade – How biology and physiology impact production, performance, and carcass quality and acceptance
The series will be hosted on Zoom and is open to the public. Pre-registration is required.
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Part I: CME Cattle Contracts – A look at cattle futures, the CME Rulebook, and CME Live Cattle and Carcass Specifications
USDA will host a series of evening webinars with guest speakers from all three USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Centers (CCTCs)—West Texas A&M University, Colorado State University, and the U.S.