Applications will be accepted for Seasonal Classer/HVI Operator positions beginning September 30, 2024.  To apply, go to the Lubbock Cotton Classification Complex at 120 Texas Tech Parkway, Lubbock, TX 79409.  For any questions, please contact the Lubbock Classing Office, telephone number (806) 283-9400.   Applications will be accepted on September 30th through October 2nd from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Menominee Nation will coordinate the procurement of indigenous foods on behalf of the Oneida Nation, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, Ho-Chunk Nation, Forest County Potawatomi, Sokaogon Chippewa Community, Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center for the Tribal Elder Food Box Program (TEFBP).

Join us for the virtual International Commodity Procurement Division 2024 Industry Meeting Oct. 31, from noon to 3:30 p.m. ET.

The Agricultural Marketing Service's Commodity Procurement Program, International Commodity Procurement Division, will hold a Virtual 2024 Industry Meeting to discuss commodity purchase programs.

Docket Number: AMS-SC-23-0084
Comments Due: November 19, 2024

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Veterans Day Observance - A Legacy of Loyalty and Service

     October 29, 2024 - 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.  on the Whitten patio or via Zoom.

     This is a hybrid event available for in person or virtual attendance.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites comments on a proposed change to the maturity requirements for the Beta avocado variety under the federal marketing order for avocados grown in South Florida. 

Q1: I know this is a broad question, but how are deviations negotiated? For example, if a ham doesn't meet a chill curve, but we could send the ham off for testing to ensure there are no toxins and its safe, and our local inspector accept the results, does that allow us to ship the product to USDA?