The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing to revise the U.S. Standards for Grades of Pecans in the Shell and the U.S. Standards for Grades of Shelled Pecans to reflect current industry descriptions and practices.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service has approved the use of certain LED lights for use in the U.S. Official Grain Inspection and Weighing System beginning May 26, 2022.

The Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) reports that its evaluation of LED technology finds it statistically equal to existing fluorescent lamp technology currently utilized in the Official Grain Inspection System.

Docket Number: AMS-SC-21-0094

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced today that it will conduct a referendum Aug. 8-26, 2022, for eligible first handlers and importers of honey or honey products to decide whether to continue the Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order.

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