Agriculture & Food Safety

FPAC Request for Geospatial Products and Services - Comment Request

The Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center is requesting comments on a revision and extension of an approved information collection for geospatial products and services. The comment period closes on December 31, 2024.

FPAC-BC Request for Comments on Information Collection Extension

The Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPAC-BC) is requesting comments on extending an information collection request for the Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System (APAS). This system allows applicants to request prioritization of contracts for national defense programs.

Farm Credit Administration Final Rule on Business Planning Requirements

The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) issued a final rule amending business planning requirements for Farm Credit System institutions. This rule removes provisions related to diversity and inclusion assessments in business plans, aligning with Executive Order 14219.

FCA Proposed Rule on Permanent Capital Revisions

The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) has proposed a rule to revise how permanent capital is calculated for Farm Credit System banks and associations. The proposal aims to reduce regulatory burden and confusion by removing references to permanent capital in certain reporting and safety and soundness regulations, and simplifying its calculation.

Farm Credit Administration Board Meeting Notice

The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) has announced its next board meeting will be held on March 12, 2026. The meeting agenda includes the approval of minutes, a report on land values, and a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding administrative expense assessments.

Farm Credit Administration Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) announced a public meeting to be held on February 12, 2026. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, a human capital overview, and consideration of a final rule regarding business planning.

Farm Credit Administration Technical Corrections Rule Effective Date

The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) has published the effective date for a final rule that corrects citations and makes technical updates to its regulations. The rule, which amends several parts of Title 12 of the Code of Federal Regulations, becomes effective on February 25, 2026.

USDA Designates Biobased Items for Federal Procurement

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule designating six new biobased items for federal procurement preference, including hydraulic fluids, roof coatings, and diesel fuel additives. The rule establishes minimum biobased content requirements and amends definitions related to biobased products.

Economic Research Service Seeks Comment on Information Collection Renewal

The Economic Research Service (ERS) has announced its intention to renew an existing information collection, the Generic Clearance for Survey Research Studies (OMB Number 0536-0073). ERS is seeking public comment on this renewal, which is part of an ongoing initiative to improve data product quality.

ERS Notice on Information Collection Renewal for Food Security Survey

The Economic Research Service (ERS) has issued a notice regarding the renewal of an information collection for supplemental food security questions in the Current Population Survey (CPS). The comment period for this notice ended on September 16, 2024.