Agriculture & Food Safety

Avocado Maturity Requirements Updated for South Florida and Imports

The USDA has issued a final rule amending marketing order requirements for avocados grown in South Florida. This change allows certain sizes and weights of the Beta avocado variety to be shipped earlier, impacting both domestic producers and imports.

USDA terminates paper packaging promotion program rule

The USDA has issued a final rule terminating the Federal research and promotion program for paper and paper-based packaging. This action is a result of a majority of manufacturers and importers favoring termination in a recent referendum. The rule removes the associated order from the Code of Federal Regulations.

USADF Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting Notice

The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) announced its quarterly Board of Directors meeting scheduled for November 8, 2023. The meeting will cover agency programs and administration.

USADF Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting Notice

The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) has issued a notice for its quarterly Board of Directors meeting. The meeting will take place on October 29, 2024, to discuss agency programs and administration.

USADF Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting Notice

The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) has issued a notice for its quarterly Board of Directors meeting scheduled for April 30, 2024. The meeting will cover agency programs and administration.

African Development Foundation Board Meeting Notice

The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) announced its quarterly Board of Directors meeting scheduled for February 27, 2024. The meeting will cover agency programs and administration.

Regulations.gov Document Not Found Error

Regulations.gov has reported a general error indicating that the requested document or docket could not be found. Users are advised to check the URL, return to the homepage, or contact the Help Desk if the problem persists. This notice signifies a technical issue rather than a regulatory change.

Notice of Request for Extension of Approved Information Collection

The Rural Utilities Service has published a notice requesting the extension of an approved information collection. The public has a comment period ending April 20, 2026, to submit feedback on this request.

OneRD Guarantee Loan Regulation

The Department of Agriculture, through the Rural Utilities Service, has published the final OneRD Guarantee Loan Regulation. This rule establishes a unified framework for various USDA rural loan guarantee programs, aiming to streamline processes and expand access to capital for rural development.

Sunshine Act Meetings Announced by Rural Telephone Bank

The Rural Telephone Bank, an agency within the Department of Agriculture, has announced upcoming meetings in accordance with the Sunshine Act. These notices are published to inform the public about scheduled discussions and their topics.