AMS Proposes Fee Formula for Future Adjustments of the Fees assessed for the Supervision of Official Inspection and Weighing Services Performed by Delegated States, Designated Agencies, and Miscellaneous Fees for other Services
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) invites comments on a proposed rule that introduces a formula for determining the user fees for supervision of official inspection and weighing services performed by delegated states, designated agencies, and miscellaneous fees for other services.
AMS Reopens Comment Period on Proposed Changes to Mycotoxin Test Kit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) extends the comment period on the impact of planned changes to its mycotoxin test kit design specifications and performance criteria.
A Federal Register notice (85 FR 82427) published on December 18, 2020 and closed January 19, 2021. AMS reopened the comment period for 30 additional days.
USDA Announces Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC) will hold a virtual meeting on April 6, 2021. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is organizing the meeting, which is open to the public.
USDA Reopens the Comment Period on the Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order’s Proposed Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is providing an additional 30 days for public comment on the proposed rule that would amend the Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order under the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996.
Fees for Supervision of Official Inspection and Weighing Services Performed by Delegated States and/or Designated Agencies, Miscellaneous Fees for Other Services, and Removal of Specific Fee References
Docket Number: AMS-FGIS-20-0001
Comments Due: April 1, 2021
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USDA Seeks National Christmas Tree Promotion Board Nominees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking three nominees for the Christmas Tree Promotion Board. Seats open for nominees are two western region producers and one eastern region producer. USDA will appoint members to serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2022.