Fees for Official Inspection and Weighing Services under the United Stated Grain Standards Act
Docket Number: AMS-FGIS-24-0010
Effective Date: January 27, 2025
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National Organic Program: Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food
Docket Number: AMS-NOP-22-0063
Effective Date: As of February 10, 2025, the effective date of the final rule amending 7 CFR part 205, published on December 23, 2024 (89 FR 104367), is delayed until March 21, 2025.
Compliance Date:
Organic operations must comply with the requirements of this rule by March 22, 2027.
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Pre-Solicitation Announcement for CCC Purchase of Cranberries
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Dried Cranberries for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 5 of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter Act.
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for CCC Purchase of Frozen Blueberries
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Frozen Blueberries for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 5 of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter Act.
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for CCC Purchase of Dried Plums
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Dried Plums for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 5 of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter Act.
USDA Announces Appointments to the National Pork Producers Delegate Body
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 156 delegates, including 150 producers and six importers, to the 2025 National Pork Producers Delegate Body.
Members appointed to serve one-year terms are:
Alabama: Daniel Tubbs, Oakman; and Brian L. Anderson, Auburn
Alaska: Patricia Worrell, Wasilla; and Richard Worrell, Wasilla
Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan; Increased Assessment Rate
Docket Number: AMS-SC-24-0020
Effective Date: January 22, 2025
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USDA Announces Appointments to the National Potato Promotion Board
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 11 members to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board beginning March 1, 2025. Nine producer members and one public member will serve three-year terms ending Feb. 28, 2028, and one producer appointee will serve a two-year term ending Feb. 28, 2027.
Newly appointed Producer Members:
USDA Announces Appointments to the National Honey Board
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of seven individuals to serve on the National Honey Board effective Jan. 1, 2025. Six of the appointees will serve three-year terms through Dec. 31, 2027, with one first handler alternate serving a one-year term through Dec. 31, 2025.
Newly appointed or reappointed members: