USDA Extends Some Specialty Crops Audit Certifications

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is extending 320 specialty crops audit certifications that are scheduled to expire on various dates between now and Feb. 28, 2021, to all expire March 1, 2021. The audit extension will support market access for fruit and vegetable producers.

The certification extension applies to fruit and vegetable producers who currently are certified under the USDA Good Agricultural Practices and Plant Systems Audit programs.

USDA Seeks Nominees for National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations from fluid milk processors and other interested parties for candidates to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 15, 2021.

From the nominees, the Secretary of Agriculture will appoint eight individuals to succeed members whose terms expire on June 30, 2021. Newly appointed members will serve three-year terms from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024.

Changes to Reporting Requirements: Walnuts Grown in California

Docket Number: AMS–SC–20–0053
Effective Date: January 11, 2020

Summary

This rule revises the reporting requirements prescribed under the Federal marketing order regulating the handling of walnuts grown in California. This action requires California walnut handlers to report purchase commitments (walnuts sold but not yet shipped) with domestic and foreign buyers, monthly. This change provides more accurate information about supply and demand to the industry, which also enhances marketing efforts.

Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Livestock & Poultry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Bison products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.  Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, with the purpose to encourage the continued domestic consumption of these products by diverting them from the normal channels of trade and commerce.

Offers will be solicited in the following forms: 

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