2018 Farm Bill Provisions
The new price formulas was reflected in the May Advanced Class I Skim Milk Price that was announced on April 17, 2019.
Variety Naming
The owner must establish and provide a variety name that does not conflict with an existing name for that crop and provide a variety name clearance document with the application. If a variety has been sold, then the name of the variety in the sale must be used.
Here is guidance on establishing a variety name:
Guidelines for Demonstrating DUS
To receive a certificate of protection for a new plant variety, the owner of a variety must demonstrate that the variety is Distinct (D), Uniform (U), and Stable (S). DUS is defined as follows:
USDA Extends Application Deadline for the Organic Market Development Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for the Organic Market Development Grants (OMDG) Request for Applications (RFA) to August 8, 2023.
USDA Suspends USGSA Inspection Designation for Northeast Indiana Grain Inspection Inc.
The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has suspended the Northeast Indiana Grain Inspection Inc.’s (NEI) designation as an agency that may perform official grain inspection and weighing services due to its failure to comply with requirements of the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA). Under USGSA, when a designated official agency fails to comply with provisions of the Act, regulations, or instructions, the Secretary may seek suspension, revocation, or both, of their designation. USDA filed a formal complaint with the Office of Administrative Law Judges on May 10, 2023.