USDA Extends Enforcement Deadline for Hemp to be Tested by DEA-Registered Laboratories
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is delaying enforcement of the requirement for hemp produced under the USDA Domestic Hemp Production Program to be tested by laboratories registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Due to inadequate DEA-registered laboratory testing capacity, testing can be conducted by labs that are not DEA registered until Dec. 31, 2025.
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. 10, 2025.
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians LFPA Plus Executive Summary
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon is applying to USDA for $266,000 under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program. For many years, the Tribe has been operating three main food collection, growing and distribution programs through its USDA FDPIR programs, Diabetes Health program and Healthy Traditions Programs.
USDA Fed Cattle and Carcass Training and Grading at West Texas A&M University
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host an in-person educational event for cattle producers and interested stakeholders at the USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Center (CCTC) at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) in Canyon, Texas, on Dec. 12, 2024. The event will focus on feeder cattle grading and evaluation, emerging technology in the cattle industry and USDA’s Livestock, Poultry and Grain Market News reports.
USDA to Host Educational Event at USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Center
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host an in-person educational event for cattle producers and interested stakeholders at the USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Center (CCTC) at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) in Canyon, Texas, on Dec. 12, 2024. The event will focus on feeder cattle grading and evaluation, emerging technology in the cattle industry and USDA’s Livestock, Poultry and Grain Market News reports.
USDA Invites Producers of Black Bean Burgers to Provide Food Commodities to the Department’s Nutrition Assistance Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking suppliers of black bean burgers to help support the demand for wholesome, high-quality products for use in USDA Foods nutrition assistance programs.
The Commodity Procurement Program’s (CPP) recent review of its purchasing activities has shown additional suppliers are needed to fully support the demand for products in the department’s nutrition assistance programs.
Milk in the Northeast and Other Marketing Areas; Proposed Amendments to Marketing Agreements and Orders
The following document has not yet been published in the Federal Register and is not the official version of the Milk in the Northeast and Other Marketing Areas; Proposed Amendments to Marketing Agreements and Orders proposed rule. Once the official version of the proposed rule is published in the Federal Register, it will be available at https://www.federalregister.gov.
Almonds Grown in California; Continuance Referendum
Docket Number: AMS-SC-24-0050
Final Decision Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why did USDA hold a hearing?
A: A hearing was held at the dairy industry’s request to evaluate changes to the uniform pricing formulas applicable to all 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs). Proponents sought to amend the uniform pricing provisions due to significant changes in the dairy industry and milk marketing since their adoption in the early 2000s.