What did Agriculture Department publish on Oct. 3?

The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Increased Assessment Rate.

The Department is primarily focused on food nutrition, with assistance programs making up 80 percent of its budget. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department implements too many regulations and restrictions and impedes the economy.

Notices are required documents detailing rules and regulations being proposed by each federal department. This allows the public to see what issues legislators and federal departments are focusing on.

Any person or organization can comment on the proposed rules. Departments and agencies must then address “significant issues raised in comments and discuss any changes made,” the Federal Register says.

Notices published by the Agriculture Department on Oct. 3

Title
Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Increased Assessment Rate
Sweet Onions Grown in the Walla Walla Valley of Southeast Washington and Northeast Oregon; Fiscal Period Change
Soybean Promotion and Research: Amend the Order To Adjust Representation on the United Soybean Board
South Manti Timber Salvage; Manti-La Sal National Forest, Sanpete and Sevier Counties, UT
Meeting of the Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board
Increase in Fees for Federal Dairy Grading and Inspection Services