USDA Also Seeks Comments on the Need for USGSA Services in the Area

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing an opportunity for individuals or government agencies in the Texas Central Area to apply to AMS’s Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) for designation to provide official grain inspection services in the area. Additionally, FGIS requests comments on the need for U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA) services in this area.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that after March 31, 2023, it will not be enforcing the juice content requirements for the 2023-24 season as it works with industry to review the imported grapefruit juice content requirements. While these specific import regulation requirements, issued under Section 608e of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1937 Act, will not be enforced, all other standards for grade, size, and maturity remain unchanged. 

• Exhibit 1 - Notice of Hearing, FR 188 #19 (pdf)
• Exhibit 2 - Certificate of Parties Notified (pdf)
• Exhibit 3 - NTT/Press Release (pdf)
• Exhibit 4 - Governor's Letter (pdf)
• Exhibit 5 - Proposed Language (AMS Created) (pdf)<

Docket Number: AMS-CN-22-0084
Dates: Written nominations must be received on or before May 1, 2023

Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced that the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) has published a proposed rule seeking public comment on amendments to the U.S. Standards for Soybeans that would remove “Soybeans of Other Colors” (SBOC) as a grading factor for determining soybean quality.

The Menominee Nation will coordinate the procurement of indigenous foods on behalf of the Oneida Nation, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, Ho-Chunk Nation, Forest County Potawatomi, Sokaogon Chippewa Community, Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center for the Tribal Elder Food Box Program (TEFBP). Each respective Tribe will coordinate its own distribution efforts and will make additional direct purchases for additional community distribution.

Opportunities in 2023 for United States Grain Standards Act Designation: Jamestown, ND; Lincoln, NE; Memphis, TN; et al.: Intent to Certify Delegated Agencies Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture

Docket Number: AMS-FGIS-23-0002
Dates:

Comments for delegated state agency Wisconsin must be received by May 1, 2023.

Opportunities in 2023 for Designation in Various Areas for Grain Inspection Services; Intent to Certify Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection as Delegated State Agencies; Request for Comments on the Quality of Official Services

Docket Number: AMS-FGIS-22-0095
Effective Date: April 1, 2023

Summary

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing the 2023 rates it will charge for official inspection and weighing services, supervision of official inspection and weighing services, and miscellaneous fees for other services performed under the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended. This action publishes the annual review of fees and the resulting fees.

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