Agriculture & Food Safety

Brucellosis Eradication Program Information Collection Revision Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a notice requesting a revision to and extension of approval for an information collection related to the Cooperative State-Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program. The public comment period for this revision ends on May 12, 2026.

Amendment to Oklahoma's Central Filing System Certification

The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a notice regarding an amendment to the certification of Oklahoma's central filing system. This notice is effective March 16, 2026.

Tart Cherries Referendum Continuance

The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a notice regarding a continuance referendum for tart cherry growers and processors in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. The referendum will be conducted from March 30 through April 20, 2026.

Popcorn Promotion Order Updates Increase Assessment Rate

The Agricultural Marketing Service has updated the Popcorn Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order. This rule increases the mandatory assessment rate for popcorn handlers, which will fund promotion, research, and consumer information activities.

Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order

The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a final rule establishing the Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order. This order mandates assessments on Christmas tree producers and importers to fund promotion and research activities.

Avocados: South Florida and Imported Maturity Requirements Changed

The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a final rule amending the maturity requirements for avocados grown in South Florida and imported avocados. This change is intended to ensure product quality and consistency for consumers.

Notice of Intent to Renew Information Collection by Agricultural Research Service

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has issued a notice of its intent to renew an existing information collection. The public is invited to comment on this renewal, which is part of ARS's ongoing data collection efforts.

ARS Research Project Forms Information Collection Notice

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has issued a notice of intent to seek Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for new information collection forms related to the scientific peer review of ARS research projects. The public has a comment period of 37 days, ending April 20, 2026.

Agricultural Research Service - Notice of Intent To Renew Information Collection

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has issued a notice of its intent to renew an existing information collection. The public has until November 12, 2024, to submit comments on the renewal.

Notice of Intent to Renew Approved Information Collection

The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service has issued a notice of intent to renew an existing, approved information collection. The public has until October 15, 2024, to submit comments on this renewal.