USDA Seeks U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Nominees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council to fill seats for nine members and nine alternates whose three-year terms will expire Dec. 31, 2027. Nominations are due to the council by March 18, 2024.
The council is seeking nominees for the following seats:
USDA Seeks Nominees for National Honey Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the National Honey Board to fill three member and three alternate seats whose terms of office expire Dec. 31, 2024. USDA is also seeking nominees for an alternate seat whose term of office expires Dec. 31, 2025. Applications are due by June 1, 2024.
The board is seeking nominees for one first handler member, one producer member, one importer member, and their alternates to serve three-year terms in office. The board is seeking one additional first handler alternate to serve a one-year term.
NEPA Resources
The National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) is a procedural statute requiring Federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions prior to making RFSI subaward decisions.
The resources located on this page will assist RFSI applicants and states with understanding NEPA, federal environmental regulations, and other laws/statutes that may apply to the RFSI program.
USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. The deadline for nominations is April 22, 2024.
From the nominees, the Secretary of Agriculture will appoint twelve individuals to succeed members whose terms expire Oct. 31, 2024. Newly appointed members will serve three-year terms from Nov. 1, 2024, through Oct. 31, 2027.
The USDA is seeking nominees for:
AMS Announces New Actions Under the Seed Liaison Initiative to Support Transparency and a Fair and Competitive Market for the Seed Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced new actions to support the U.S. seed industry to ensure transparency and a fair and competitive market. These actions to ensure enforcement protections for both consumers and producers are the result of the agency’s review of labeling practices and recent violations.
30th Universal Cotton Standards Conference
Conference Venue Locations:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis, 5069 Sanderlin Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117
USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program Complex, 3275 Appling Road, Bartlett, TN 38133
Transportation between conference venues will be available.
National Organic Program: Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food
Docket Number: AMS-NOP-22-0063
Comments Due: May 10, 2024
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