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Docket Number: AMS-NOP-22-0063;NOP-22-01
Summary: USDA published a proposed rule (90 FR 20133) to rescind the Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food (MDR) final rule, which was published on December 23, 2024 (89 FR 104367).
Compliance Date:
Organic operations must continue to comply with the requirements of the MDR rule (89 FR 104367) unless the rule is rescinded.
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.
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.
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.
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
Docket Number: AMS-SC-24-0020
Effective Date: January 22, 2025
Summary
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:
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:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 9 members and 10 alternate members to serve on the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council beginning Jan 1, 2025. Eighteen appointees will serve three-year terms ending on Dec. 31, 2027, and one alternate will serve a one-year term ending Dec. 31, 2025.
The newly appointed members are:
