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The Agriculture Department published two proposed rules and seven notices on September 11, 2026.
The Agriculture Department published two proposed rules and seven notices on September 11, 2026. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/agriculture-department/#s-2026-09-11
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Proposed RuleSIGNIFICANT · E.O. 12866Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA or Department) is extending the public comment period for the proposed rule titled Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation, published in the Federal Register on August 20, 2026 (91 FR 53827). The notice of proposed rulemaking invited public comment on the proposed rule, the associated draft environmental impact statement, and cost benefit analysis, which were published simultaneously. The original comment period is scheduled to close on September 21, 2026. The Department is extending the comment period by 15 days to allow the public additional time to submit comments. The new deadline for comments is October 6, 2026.
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91 FR 57841FR Doc. 2026-18648official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentNational Agricultural Statistics Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to request approval to revise and extend a currently approved information collection to gather data related to water usage for North Carolina agricultural operations that likely use between 10,000 and 1,000,000 gallons per day. A revision to the burden hours will be necessary due to a decrease in the sample size.
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91 FR 57858FR Doc. 2026-18624official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentU.S. Codex Office
The U.S Codex Office is sponsoring a public meeting on October 5, 2026. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft U.S. positions to be discussed at the 45th Session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU45) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). CCNFSDU45 will be held in Nuremberg, Germany, from November 2-6, 2026. The U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius and the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs recognize the importance of providing interested parties the opportunity to obtain background information on the 45th Session of the CCNFSDU and to address items on the agenda.
91 FR 57858FR Doc. 2026-18620official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentNational Agricultural Statistics Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to request revision and extension of a currently approved information collection, the Agricultural Prices Surveys. Revision to burden hours may be needed due to changes in the size of the target population, sampling design, and/or questionnaire length.
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91 FR 57859FR Doc. 2026-18618official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentAnimal and Plant Health Inspection Service
We are advising the public of the changes made to our lists of domestic quarantined areas in 2025. These changes may be viewed on the relevant plant pest programs' websites.
91 FR 57857FR Doc. 2026-18616official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentAgricultural Marketing Service
This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible Florida avocado growers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of avocados grown in South Florida.
91 FR 57855FR Doc. 2026-18587official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture Department
91 FR 57856FR Doc. 2026-18578official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentAgricultural Marketing Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget for an extension of, and revision to, the currently approved information collection, "Country of Origin Labeling."
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91 FR 57855FR Doc. 2026-18562official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
Proposed RuleAgriculture DepartmentOffice of the Secretary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proffers this Request for Information (RFI) to solicit the public's input on regulatory considerations related to 9 CFR parts 101-118, 123-124. The regulations are issued primarily pursuant to Section 154 of the Virus- Serum-Toxin Act (VSTA). USDA intends to evaluate each part and subpart for its effectiveness at upholding the VSTA's statutory mandate to prohibit the preparation, sale, barter, or exchange of "worthless, contaminated, dangerous, or harmful" viruses, serums, toxins, or analogous products intended for the use in the treatment of domestic animals, i.e., all animals, other than man, including poultry. The current regulations reflect decades of incremental amendments, technical updates, and revisions adopted at different points in time to address specific scientific, operational, and/or programmatic needs; in recent history, USDA has not holistically reformed the regulations implementing the VSTA. Comprehensive modernization of the regulations will ensure that the framework remains coherent, consistent, and responsive to contemporary technologies, innovation, and practices while continuing to fulfill the statutory requirements of the VSTA.
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91 FR 57828FR Doc. 2026-18531official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
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NoticeAgriculture Department
Under 2 CFR parts 200 and 400. For assistance agreements awarded on or after December 26, 2014, 2 CFR part 400 implements OMB regulations in 2 CFR part 200. FAS grant programs plan to collect the information from grant applicants needed to evaluate and rank applicants and protect the integrity of the grantee selection process. All FAS grant programs will be eligible but not required to use the uniform grant application package (concept papers, full application, terms and conditions, agreements, amendments as well as performance report). The authorities for these grants vary. The term "grant" in this submission refers only to non-entitlement discretionary competitive and non-competitive grants or cooperative agreements. The uniform grant application package will include general information and instructions; requirements for the program narrative statement describing how the grant goals, objectives, and outcomes will be reached, as well as a description of the budget; the Standard Forms SF- 424 series, and SF-LLL, which request basic information, budget information, and disclosure of lobbying activities certification, respectively. In addition, grantees will also be required to submit Standard Form SF-425, Federal Financial Report form, M&E Reports, SF- 270 Claim (4040-0012)). If FAS decides to use the uniform grant application package, FAS will note in the grant solicitation that applicants must use the uniform grant application package and that the information collection has already been approved by OMB. If FAS chooses not to use the uniform grant application package or finds it necessary for grant applicants to submit extra information not included in the uniform package, FAS will issue a notice of at least 30 days inviting public comments on its plan to gather different or additional information be making a grant solicitation, unless this has already been addressed in earlier published notices. Need and Use of the Information: The primary users of the information collected from the applicant are FAS and other Federal staff who will serve on a panel to systematically review, evaluate, and approve the competitive and non-competitive grant/cooperative agreement applications and recommend the applicants most likely to meet program objectives and most responsive to the solicitation. The selection criteria will be contained in the grant application package. Without this information, FAS will not have adequate data to select appropriate grantees or evaluate which grants should be continued or monitor financial reporting requirements. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not for profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 628. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting; Quarterly. Total Burden Hours: 25,306.
91 FR 57313FR Doc. 2026-18393official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentForest Service
The Ottawa Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a public meeting according to the details shown below. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II of the Act as well as make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Ottawa National Forest, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
91 FR 57313FR Doc. 2026-18378official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleAgriculture DepartmentFood and Nutrition Administration
This direct final rule amends geographic preference option language in National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Program, and Summer Food Service Program regulations. The changes are customer- focused and intended to simplify program regulations and make them easier to understand. They do not change the meaning of the regulations or their implementation.
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91 FR 57245FR Doc. 2026-18337official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
Proposed RuleAgriculture DepartmentAgricultural Marketing Service
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is withdrawing a proposed rule, published in the Federal Register on September 19, 2025, that proposed adjusting the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan (Plan) by realigning several production districts and reducing the number of importers on the National Watermelon Promotion Board (Board) from nine to seven. USDA found the calculation used to justify the change in the number of importers to be legally insufficient and is therefore withdrawing the proposed rule.
91 FR 57275FR Doc. 2026-18313official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
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The Agriculture Department published 14 notices on September 8, 2026, including proposed recreation fees at multiple national forests and information collection requests.
The Agriculture Department published 14 notices on September 8, 2026, including proposed recreation fees at multiple national forests and information collection requests. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/agriculture-department/#s-2026-09-08
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NoticeAgriculture DepartmentForest Service
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests are proposing to establish two special recreation permits. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites and for the proposed special recreation permit would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites and the special recreation use covered by the proposed special recreation permit. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites and special recreation uses with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites and special recreation uses in the area.
91 FR 57131FR Doc. 2026-18247official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentForest Service
The Ashley National Forest is proposing to establish two recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites and for the proposed special recreation permit would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites and the special recreation use covered by the proposed special recreation permit. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites and special recreation uses with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites and special recreation uses in the area.
91 FR 57128FR Doc. 2026-18246official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentForest Service
The Manti-La Sal National Forest is proposing to establish several recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites and for the proposed special recreation permit would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites and the special recreation use covered by the proposed special recreation permit. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites and special recreation uses with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites and special recreation uses in the area.
91 FR 57129FR Doc. 2026-18245official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentForest Service
The Cleveland National Forest is proposing to establish two special recreation permits. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed special recreation permit sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites and the special recreation use covered by the proposed special recreation permit. An analysis of nearby special recreation uses with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar special recreation uses in the area.
91 FR 57128FR Doc. 2026-18244official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentForest Service
The Six Rivers National Forest is proposing to establish a new recreation fee site. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee site would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the site. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fee is reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area.
91 FR 57132FR Doc. 2026-18243official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentForest Service
The Malheur National Forest is proposing to establish several recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area.
91 FR 57131FR Doc. 2026-18242official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentForest Service
The Siuslaw National Forest is proposing to establish a special recreation permit. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed special recreation permit sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the site and the special recreation use covered by the proposed special recreation permit. An analysis of nearby special recreation uses with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar special recreation uses in the area.
91 FR 57129FR Doc. 2026-18241official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentForest Service
The El Yunque National Forest is proposing to establish several recreation pass options and a special recreation permit. Proposed recreation fees collected for the proposed recreation passes and for the proposed special recreation permit would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites and the special recreation use covered by the proposed special recreation permit. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites and special recreation uses with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites and special recreation uses in the area.
91 FR 57130FR Doc. 2026-18240official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentForest Service
The Ouachita National Forest is proposing to establish several recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area.
91 FR 57130FR Doc. 2026-18239official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentForest Service
The Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests are proposing to establish several recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites.
91 FR 57127FR Doc. 2026-18238official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentForest Service
The Tongass National Forest is proposing to establish one recreation fee site. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee site would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the site. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area.
91 FR 57130FR Doc. 2026-18237official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentFood Safety and Inspection Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, FSIS is announcing its intention to request renewal of the approved information collection regarding the labeling requirements for mechanically tenderized beef products. There are no changes to the information collection. The current approval will expire on June 30, 2027.
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91 FR 57125FR Doc. 2026-18231official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentForeign Agricultural Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to request approval for an existing collection in use without an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number for the Scientific Exchanges Program.
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91 FR 57126FR Doc. 2026-18221official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentAgricultural Marketing Service
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is extending the public comment period by 90 days on its Request for Information (RFI) concerning revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef. Stakeholders requested additional time to allow for the completion of research on dentition given that AMS is seeking comments on eliminating the skeletal maturity requirement for carcasses determined by dentition, or documents verifying age, to be under 30 months of age.
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91 FR 57125FR Doc. 2026-18218official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
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The Agriculture Department published three notices on information collection requests and cotton program review procedures, and a rule making permanent the Application Fast Track process for Farm Service Agency direct loans.
The Agriculture Department published three notices on information collection requests and cotton program review procedures, and a rule making permanent the Application Fast Track process for Farm Service Agency direct loans. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/agriculture-department/#s-2026-09-04
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NoticeAgriculture DepartmentRural Business-Cooperative ServiceRual Housing ServiceRural Utilities Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Rural Business- Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Utilities Service intention to request a revision to a currently approved information collection for the "Rural Development (RD) Loan Modernization Initiative."
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91 FR 56833FR Doc. 2026-18173official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentFood and Nutrition Administration
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on proposed revisions to the currently approved reporting and recordkeeping information collection burdens associated with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). This notice also proposes merging the currently approved Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) information collection request (ICR) into the WIC FMNP ICR to more accurately reflect program operations and reduce administrative inefficiencies at FNA.
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91 FR 56830FR Doc. 2026-18171official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleAgriculture DepartmentFarm Service Agency
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is amending the Farm Loan Program (FLP) regulations to permanently implement the Application Fast Track (AFT) process, which expedites underwriting for certain direct loan applicants by using financial benchmarks and historical repayment data to identify applicants least likely to default. This rule also includes regulatory changes intended to improve program efficiency and support IT modernization efforts consisting of minor policy changes, clarifications, and technical corrections. These changes are part of FSA's ongoing effort to deliver farmer-focused programs in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
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91 FR 56741FR Doc. 2026-18164official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeAgriculture DepartmentAgricultural Marketing Service
As provided for by the Cotton Research and Promotion Act Amendments of 1990, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing its intention to conduct a review to ascertain whether a referendum is needed to determine whether producers and importers favor continuation of five specific amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order (Order). This notice invites all interested parties to submit written comments to the Department of Agriculture (USDA or Department). USDA will consider these comments in determining whether a referendum is warranted on the five specific amendments.
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91 FR 56829FR Doc. 2026-18128official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗