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The Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is seeking proposals from eligible Tribal Organizations to participate in a demonstration project aimed at purchasing agricultural commodities for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). This project is authorized by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and will allow selected Tribal Organizations to enter self-determination contracts for food purchases. A total of $3 million is allocated for the project, with individual proposals not exceeding $1.5 million. Proposals should be submitted by March 15, 2021, and organizations will be selected based on various criteria, including their capacity to purchase and distribute locally grown foods.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule that establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for certain fatty acids used in pesticide formulations. These fatty acids, specifically C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, esters with polyethylene glycol mono-Me ether, can be used safely as surfactants in pesticide products for crops and raw agricultural commodities, provided they do not exceed 25% of the formulation by weight. This rule responds to a request from Spring Regulatory Sciences on behalf of Sasol Chemicals (USA) and is effective as of December 2, 2024. The EPA determined that, under specified conditions, the exemption poses no harm to human health, including vulnerable populations like infants and children.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established tolerances for residues of the pesticide tetraniliprole in various agricultural commodities. This regulation, effective February 24, 2021, sets specific limits on the amount of tetraniliprole that can be present in foods like vegetables, fruits, and nuts, to ensure safety under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). These tolerance levels were determined by evaluating the available scientific data and considering potential exposure risks, especially to infants and children. The EPA ensures that these tolerance levels are safe and align with international standards whenever possible.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established new tolerances for residues of the herbicide orthosulfamuron on certain agricultural commodities like almond hulls, tree nuts, and small fruit vine climbing plants, excluding fuzzy kiwifruit. Nichino America, Inc. requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). This decision follows a review of scientific data, ensuring that the pesticide is safe for humans, including sensitive groups like infants and children. The regulation is effective as of February 17, 2021, while any objections or requests for a hearing are due by April 19, 2021.