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Docket Number: AMS-SC-23-0038
Effective Date: May 8, 2024
Summary
This final rule implements a recommendation from the Raisin Administrative Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2023-2024 and subsequent crop years. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for 10 grower members and 10 alternate members for the Citrus Administrative Committee. The committee is also accepting nominations for a public member and alternate. Nominations will be accepted through April 16. Voting will take place April 23 at a nomination meeting via Zoom.
Eligible nominees for the grower member positions include:
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking subject matter experts to serve as peer reviewers to evaluate grant applications for the FY24 grant cycle.
Current Programs Seeking Peer Reviewers:
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Registration is required: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_dMcIs6UzQTuUq9J6KFqdng
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The Mushroom Council is seeking nominees for:
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