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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for the Softwood Lumber Board to fill seats for four members whose terms expire Dec. 31, 2022. Nomination applications for the seats are due April 20, 2022. Appointed members will serve three-year terms.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 directed USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to create a Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program to increase market transparency for cattle producers.
Cattle Contracts Library Summary
Docket/Case No. 22-J-0011; AMS-SC-22-0010; SC22-984-1
April 19-20, 2022
USDA will mute all audience microphones throughout the hearing except for the those of the presiding judge, the court reporter, USDA staff, California Walnut Board (CWB) personnel, any witness currently on the stand, and any participant representative engaged in examination of a witness.
What is the purpose of the amendatory hearing related to the federal marketing order for California walnuts?
The hearing is part of the administrative process conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA will analyze evidence presented during the hearing to determine whether to continue considering the California Walnut Board’s recommendation to amend the marketing order.
What is the federal marketing order for California walnuts?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced today that the public hearing on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order for California walnuts will be held April 19-20, 2022. AMS will conduct the hearing using the ZOOM audio-video conferencing platform to enable individuals to participate in the hearing remotely.
Q1. Will advance payments be available?
A1. Yes. There will be provisions for advance payments in accordance with Section 4.0 Payments of the AMS Grants Division Terms and Conditions (pdf).
Q2. How could this program work with existing efforts? Can we use LFS funding to supplement funding for an existing food purchase program?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it intends to renew the charter of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC). It is also seeking nominations from specialty crop stakeholders to serve on the FVIAC. The deadline for nominations is May 31, 2022.
