Grain Inspectors to Meet in August

2026-17715, Honey Packers and Importers; Increased Assessment Rate

This final rule implements a recommendation from the National Honey Board to increase the assessment rate for first handlers and importers from 1.5 cents ($0.015) per pound of assessable honey and honey products to 2 cents ($0.02) per pound of assessable honey and honey products over two fiscal periods. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely until modified or terminated.

2026-17511, Olives Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate

This final rule implements a recommendation from the California Olive Committee (Committee) to decrease the assessment rate established for the 2025 and subsequent fiscal years from $28 to $24 per ton of assessable olives grown in California. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.

2026-17512, Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2024-2025 Crop Year

Tart cherry growers and handlers in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin will see new rules for the 2024-2025 crop year that set how many cherries can be sold freely and how many are restricted. These changes aim to balance supply with demand, helping keep prices steady and boosting growers' earnings. The new rules kick in on September 28, 2026, so everyone can plan ahead and keep the cherry market sweet!

2026-17510, Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Modification of Handling Regulations

This final rule implements a recommendation from the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee (Committee) to update the marketing order regulating the handling of sweet cherries grown in designated counties in Washington. This final rule increases the minimum size requirements for all sweet cherry varieties, except the Rainier, Royal Anne, and similar varieties, commonly referred to as "light sweet cherries." In addition, this final rule removes one row count/row size designation, adds two new row count/row size designations, and revises the title of the table in the marketing order's pack requirements table.

2026-17376, Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection for Commodities Covered by the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999

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 (OMB) for an extension of the currently approved information collection used to compile and generate cattle, swine, lamb, boxed beef, and wholesale pork Market News reports under the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999 (1999 Act) (OMB 0581-0186).

2026-17296, Membership Adjustment of the Mushroom Council

This proposed rule invites comments on realigning and reallocating representation on the Mushroom Council as prescribed in the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order by adjusting the states in Regions 1 and 3 and reallocating a member from Region 1 to Region 3.

Previous: 2026-14252, National School Lunch, Special Milk, and School Breakfast Programs, National Average Payments/Maximum Reimbursement Rate

Starting July 1, 2026, the government is updating how much money it gives schools for lunches, breakfasts, snacks, and milk served to kids in special nutrition programs. These changes reflect rising food costs and help schools in places like Alaska and Puerto Rico cover higher meal expenses. This means schools will get a bit more cash to keep feeding kids healthy meals through June 30, 2027.

Next: 2026-14254, Proposed Consent Decree; Clean Air Act Citizen Suit

The EPA is settling a lawsuit about air pollution rules for sulfur dioxide (SO2). States with polluted areas must submit plans to clean up within 18 months, and the EPA promises to meet clear deadlines to finalize these plans. You can comment on this plan until August 17, 2026, so get involved and help keep our air clean!