🌱Notice of National Organic Standards Board Meeting by USDA
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing a meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The NOSB assists USDA in the development of standards for substances to be used in organic production and advises the Secretary of Agriculture on any other aspects of the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA).
Learn More🌳Lassen County Resource Advisory Committee Meeting - April 2025
The Lassen County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a public meeting according to the details shown below. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II of the Act, as well as make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Lassen National Forest within Lassen County, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
Learn More🌱EPA Exempts Pseudomonas Oryzihabitans Strain from Tolerance Requirements
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Pseudomonas oryzihabitans strain SYM23945 in or on all food commodities when used in accordance with label directions and good agricultural practices. Indigo Ag, Inc. submitted a petition to the EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of Pseudomonas oryzihabitans strain SYM23945 under FFDCA when used in accordance with this exemption.
Learn More🌱EPA Notice on New Pesticide Product Registration Applications
This document announces the Agency's receipt of applications to register pesticide products containing active ingredients not included in any currently registered pesticide products. EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and opportunity to comment on these applications.
Learn More🍏USDA 2027 Farm to School Census Data Collection Notice
The Department of Agriculture seeks public comments on the 2027 Farm to School Census, an initiative to gather national data on local food programs and their impact in schools. This census aims to enhance food and agriculture education by assessing state and school engagement, helping inform future USDA support and policies.
Learn More🌱Notification of Proposed FTZ Production Activity for Corteva
The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board received a notification from Corteva Agriscience, LLC for proposed production activities in Valdosta, Georgia. The activities pertain to various formulated agricultural chemical products and may benefit from reduced duty rates, inviting public comment until May 5, 2025.
Learn More🌍USDA Updates List of Eligible Countries for RUS Programs
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), a Rural Development Agency of the United States Department of Agriculture is issuing this notice to revise the list of eligible countries for purchases made by RUS Telecommunications and Electric Program awardees by adding Japan to the list of RUS Eligible Countries published on May 23, 2024, and to reflect the November 2023 RUS Eligible Countries published by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) as detailed in the Supplementary Information Section of this notice.
Learn More📅Overview of Codex Alimentarius Public Meeting and Agenda
The U.S Codex Office is sponsoring a public meeting on May 1, 2025. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items to be discussed at the 34th Session of the Codex Committee on General Principle (CCGP) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), CCGP34 will be held in Lille, France, from June 2-6, 2025. The U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius and the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs recognize the importance of providing interested parties the opportunity to obtain background information on the 34th Session of the CCGP and to address items on the agenda.
Learn More🍏Codex Alimentarius to Hold Meeting on Food Contaminants
The U.S. Codex Office is sponsoring a public meeting on May 29, 2025. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items to be discussed at the 18th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF18) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). CCCF18 will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 23-27, 2025. The U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius and the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs recognize the importance of providing interested parties the opportunity to obtain background information on the 18th Session of the CCCF and to address items on the agenda.
Learn More🍅Full Regulatory Review on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico - 2025
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of a full review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whether termination of the suspended investigation on fresh tomatoes from Mexico would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission has determined to exercise its authority to extend the review period by up to 90 days.
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