A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.
REGULATORY: APHIS, FSA, RBCS, NOAA
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
Proposed rule announcing that APHIS is withdrawing a proposed rule that would have amended the horse protection regulations with respect to several program practices. Info here.
FARM SERVICE AGENCY
Final rule amending the regulations for Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) to allow supplemental DMC payments to participating eligible dairy operations. Info here.
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
Final rule modifying recordkeeping and reporting requirements to remove pot gear tag requirements in the sablefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) fishery in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) and remove requirements to obtain and submit a notary certification on various programs’ application forms. Info here.
RURAL BUSINESS-COOPERATIVE SERVICE
Notice announcing the application window, application requirements, and the availability of up to $700 million in payments to eligible biofuel producers for unexpected market losses as a result of COVID-19. RBCS is accepting applications for the Biofuel Produce Program to maintain a viable and significant biofuels market for agricultural producers that supply biofuel producers. Info here.