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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase the following commercially available Livestock and Poultry products 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.
Docket Number: AMS-SC-23-0009
Effective Date: January 29, 2025
Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is revising the regulations governing the inspection and certification of fresh fruits, vegetables and other products to more equitably and accurately assess fees based on actual volume inspected. These changes include using either a per-pound fee structure for certain Section 8e import inspections or a minimum fee equivalent to a two-hour charge computed at the current established hourly rate, whichever is greater; and a 50% reduction to the sublot fee.
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of four members to serve on the Mushroom Council beginning Jan. 1, 2025. Three of the appointees will serve three-year terms through Dec. 31, 2027. The appointee for Region 1 will serve a one-year term ending Dec. 31, 2025.
Newly appointed members:
Docket Number: AMS-FGIS-24-0010
Effective Date: January 27, 2025
Summary
Docket Number: AMS-NOP-22-0063
Effective Date: As of February 10, 2025, the effective date of the final rule amending 7 CFR part 205, published on December 23, 2024 (89 FR 104367), is delayed until March 21, 2025.
Compliance Date:
Organic operations must comply with the requirements of this rule by March 22, 2027.
Summary
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.
