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 outlined in your Notice of Award, which refers to your grant’s General Terms and Conditions. Links to the applicable fiscal year Grants Terms and Conditions are available on the Grants Terms and Conditions page. AMS also maintains Policies & Procedures related to administrative actions, compliance, and appeal rights.
How do I request a payment?
How do I Apply for the RFSP Grant?
When can I submit an application?
The FY26 grant application period is now closed. Applications were due June 5, 2026. Please refer to the AMS Transportation and Marketing Program Grants and Cooperative Agreements Late, Nonresponsive, and Incomplete Applications Policy for more information. Applications will be accepted until June 5, 2026. For any questions related to RFSP, contact IPPGrants@usda.gov.
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.
Local Food Research and Publications
The Local and Regional Foods Division conducts research across a variety of agricultural market channels which aids in the viability, profitability, and future market opportunities for American farmers and food producers.
AMS researches a variety of issues and market channels relevant to local and regional food systems, such as farmers markets, food value chains, food hubs, farm to institution, urban agriculture, and local meat production.