The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces a proposed rule to change the handling regulations issued under the federal marketing order for Irish potatoes grown in certain counties in Idaho, and Malheur County, Oregon.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is providing an additional 30 days for public comments on the notice for Supply Chains for the Production of Agricultural Commodities and Food Products published in the Federal Register on April 21, 2021.  Comments are now due by June 21, 2021.

View the 2021 Organic Oversight and Enforcement Update Report (pdf)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) received a request from Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) requesting the formation of a national research and promotion program for natural grass sod.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to conduct a sign-up June 21 through July 2, 2021, to provide eligible cotton producers and importers of cotton and cotton-containing products an opportunity to request a referendum on whether to continue the Cotton Research and Promotion Program.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule changing the allocation of the assessment rate prescribed under the marketing order regulating tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.

Docket Number: AMS-SC-21-0027
Comments Due: This direct final rule is effective June 14, 2021, without further action or notice, unless significant adverse comments are received by June 1, 2021

Summary

• Meeting Recommendation (pdf)
• Agenda (pdf)
• Wednesday Minutes (pdf)
• Thursday Minutes (pdf)
• Falling Number Concerns
• European Co