Agriculture & Food Safety

SNAP Trafficking Controls and Fraud Investigations Notice

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has issued a notice regarding a revision to an information collection concerning Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card replacements and fraud investigations. The public is invited to comment on the proposed changes.

Food Waste Measurement Collection Notice

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has issued a notice inviting public comment on a proposed new information collection regarding household food waste measurement. The collection aims to identify sources, quantities, and contributing factors to food waste to develop updated estimates and a predictive model.

Summer Food Service Program 2026 Reimbursement Rates Notice

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has issued a notice detailing the 2026 reimbursement rates for the Summer Food Service Program. These rates, adjusted for inflation by 3.7%, are effective January 1, 2026, and aim to simplify cost accounting procedures for program sponsors.

SNAP Interstate Data Matching for Preventing Multiple Issuances

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to an information collection request concerning the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) National Accuracy Clearinghouse (NAC). This revision updates the estimated burden for state agencies to implement interstate data matching to prevent duplicate benefit issuances.

USDA Research Access Stakeholder Listening Sessions Notice

The National Agricultural Library (NAL) has announced upcoming stakeholder listening sessions to gather input on USDA research access. These sessions aim to inform future policies and improvements regarding access to agricultural research data and resources.

National Agricultural Library Notice 2024-01673

The National Agricultural Library has issued Notice 2024-01673. This notice serves as an informational update regarding library services or resources. It was posted on January 29, 2024.

NASS Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Economic Surveys Information Collection Revision

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is requesting comments on the proposed revision and extension of the Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Economic Surveys. This information collection is critical for evaluating agricultural production practices, costs, and economic data used in national income and GDP calculations.

NASS Cotton Ginning Survey Revision and Extension Consultation

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is seeking public comment on its intention to revise and extend the Cotton Ginning Survey information collection. Comments are due by March 16, 2026.

NASS Correction on Objective Yield Surveys Information Collection

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) issued a correction to a notice regarding the revision and extension of its Objective Yield Surveys information collection. This notice corrects details in the Federal Register publication from January 14, 2026. Comments are due by March 16, 2026.

NASS Notice: 2027 Census of Agriculture Information Collection

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has issued a notice announcing its intention to seek reinstatement of the 2027 Census of Agriculture information collection. The agency is requesting comments on this collection, with a deadline of March 16, 2026.