What did Agriculture Department publish on July 12?

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on July 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Onions Grown in South Texas; Exemption of Onions for Export.

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 July 12

Title
Avocados Grown in South Florida; Secretary's Decision and Referendum Order on Proposed Amendment of Marketing Agreement No. 121 and Order No. 915
Onions Grown in South Texas; Exemption of Onions for Export
Soybean Promotion and Research Program; Section 610 Review
Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Suspension of Container Regulations
Alpine County, CA, Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)
United States Standards for Grades of Florida Avocados