Award of Designations and Designation Amendments to Class X or Class Y Weighing Services under the United States Grain Standards Act
Docket Number: AMS-FGIS-22-0020
Effective Date: November 10, 2022
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Mycotoxin Test Kit Design Specifications and Performance Criteria
Docket Number: AMS-FGIS-20-0061
Effective Date: November 10, 2022
Summary
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing its decisions regarding proposed changes to its mycotoxin test kit performance criteria after evaluating public comments received during prior publications in the Federal Register (85 FR 82427 and 86 FR 10531).
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USDA Responds to Comments on Proposed Changes to Mycotoxin Test Kit Criteria
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 10, 2022, responding to comments on proposed changes to mycotoxin test kit performance criteria. The notice summarizes proposed changes, public comments and AMS decisions.
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for CCC Purchase of Fresh Apples, Pears, Potatoes, and Mixed Fresh Produce Boxes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Apples, Pears, Potatoes, and Mixed Fresh Produce Boxes 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.
Cowlitz Indian Tribe
Native Americans face some of the highest rates of food insecurity, and the pandemic has worsened this disparity. Many people in Indian Country reside in food deserts—areas with few grocery stores or access to fresh produce and healthy foods. The Cowlitz Indian Tribe has begun a collaborative pilot program to solve hunger in our local Native American communities. The Tribe and local food agencies are working together on a two-year project to improve nutrition security and increase food sovereignty for Tribal members.
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for CCC Purchase of Canned and Dry Edible Beans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Dark Red Kidney Beans Can-24/300 & Navy Beans Dry Pkg 12/2 LB 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.
AMS Announces Plans to Amend the U.S. Standards for Soybeans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced that the Federal Grain and Inspection Service (FGIS) will publish a proposed rule seeking public comment on a proposal to make changes to the U.S. Standards for Soybeans.