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2026-06103 — Softwood Lumber Board Assessment Rate Clarification and Changes to Membership

If you import softwood lumber into the U.S. or are part of the Softwood Lumber Board, listen up! The USDA wants to clear up how much you pay in fees and change who gets to be on the Board. These updates could affect your costs and membership starting soon, so get ready to share your thoughts by April 29, 2026.

2026-05598 — National Organic Program: National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances per October 2021, October 2022, and October 2024 Recommendations (Crops and Livestock)

The USDA wants to update organic farming rules to help farmers grow crops and raise animals better. They’re proposing to allow carbon dioxide for crops, a new pain medicine for animals, and easier rules for poultry feed. These changes could save time and money for organic producers if approved, with public comments open until May 22, 2026.

2026-05653 — Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service wants to keep collecting info for the Shell Egg Surveillance Program, which helps make sure eggs are safe and inspected properly. They’re asking for permission to extend this info collection past June 30, 2026, with no big changes or extra costs. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until May 22, 2026, to share them!

2026-05542 — Almonds Grown in California; Amendment to the Marketing Order

California almond growers might soon get the green light to borrow money from banks to help manage their almond marketing. This change could make it easier for the almond industry to handle costs and keep things running smoothly. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by May 19, 2026!

2026-05330 — Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems; Delay of Effective Date

The USDA is pushing back the start date for new rules about how poultry growers get paid and handle big expenses. Instead of starting July 1, 2026, these changes won’t kick in until December 31, 2027. This gives everyone more time to think things over and share their thoughts before the rules take effect.

2026-05095 — Amendment to Certification of Oklahoma's Central Filing System

Oklahoma is switching up who runs its Central Filing System, moving control from the Secretary of State to the County Clerk. This change means people can now see Effective Financing Statements online within 48 hours and file them electronically through the Clerk’s website. Starting March 16, 2026, this update makes filing faster and easier for anyone dealing with farm product liens in Oklahoma—no extra costs mentioned!

Previous: 2026-06373 — List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Holtec International HI-STORM UMAX Canister Storage System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1040, Amendment No. 5

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission just updated the list of approved storage systems for used nuclear fuel by adding two new versions (B1 and B2) of Holtec’s HI-STORM UMAX canister design. This change affects nuclear plants using these storage casks and takes effect on June 16, 2026, unless people send in serious objections by May 4. No big costs are expected, but this update keeps nuclear waste storage safe and up to date.

Next: 2026-06382 — Commerce Acquisition Regulation; Minor Amendments

The Department of Commerce is cleaning up its buying rules by fixing outdated info, moving a section to match government-wide rules, and correcting a typo. This update makes the rules easier to use without changing any rights or costs. It takes effect April 2, 2026, and affects anyone who works with Commerce’s purchasing guidelines.