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AMS-2006-0079-0006 To Whom It May Concern:<br/><br/>The size of government and the onerous nature of the regulations that you have <br/>put on the American people need to stop. Why do you continue to subsidize <br/>farming and other industries? These actions only hurt the American people as a <br/>whole are are unconstitutional in the sense that they both benefit a small section <br/>of the population, not the general population, and they treat us unequally. It is no <br/>coincidence that our economy is growing at such a sluggish rate due to the <br/>regulations and legislation that get in the way of a free market. History has taught <br/>us that central planning of any sort always ends up in the dustbin of history, <br/>whereas voluntary cooperation of the market always produces a higher standard of <br/>living than your central planning would ever do. I can&#39;t believe that in a country <br/>that supposedly stands for individual freedom, that we have gotten so far off the <br/>track by talking about marketing of onions as a government role. This is <br/>ridiculous and pathetic. Can you please tell me where you get the authority to do <br/>this? As I read the Declaration of Independence, I note the following lines &quot;He has <br/>erected a multitude of new offices, and sent hither swarms of officers to harass <br/>our people, and eat out of their substance.&quot; It would appear that we, as an <br/>American government and nation, are once again on the path to tyranny and these <br/>kinds of regulations are a symptom of that. I know that you folks think you are <br/>doing good, but the only ones you are serving are the bureaucrats and those <br/>power mongerers. Please get rid of these regulations for the sake of freedom.<br/><br/>Regards,<br/><br/>Todd Benson<br/>     Todd Benson Honolulu HI   United States     8027b6b0 0 AMS-2006-0079-0004 2007-08-28T07:48:46Z       0 0  
AMS-2006-0079-0007 At a time when virtually most of the world is coming to an accord about finding <br/>alternative energy sources instead of those which are polluting our planet--coal <br/>being demonstrably the worst offender--I am disappointed to find out that the Office <br/>of Surface Mining is considering changes to the stream buffer zone rule that would <br/>make it easier for coal companies to pollute and degrade our nation?s streams. I <br/>urge you to abandon this proposal and instead focus on enforcing the current <br/>protections on the books.<br/><br/>Regardless of the blandishments and &quot;encouragements&quot; of lobbyists, it really is <br/>time to stop catering to the me-first, money-in-my-pocket-first interests of the coal <br/>corporations and look beyond their wallets to the future of all of us. Even though <br/>some of you in the Office of Surace Mining may disregard what will happen if <br/>companies keep spoiling our environment on the grounds that you won&#39;t be alive <br/>long enough to see it happen, perhaps some of you have children and grandchild-<br/>dren who will be alive on a less habitable world.<br/><br/>According to government studies, the failure to enforce the stream buffer zone rule <br/>has already allowed companies to damage more than 500 miles of streams <br/>between the years 2001 and 2005 alone. Mining companies continue to fill entire <br/>streams with mining waste during mountaintop removal mining in violation of the <br/>rule, but the federal government has turned a blind eye to this practice for years. It <br/>really is the time to stop catering to the me-first, money-in-my-pocket-first <br/>interests of the coal corporations and look beyond their wallets to the future of all <br/>of us.<br/><br/>The purpose of maintaining a stream buffer zone is exactly as it seems -- to <br/>provide a buffer, or protection zone, around streams and make sure they are not <br/>polluted or destroyed. The proposal currently under consideration would do nothing <br/>more than take the buffer out of t…     Stephaney Lloyd Damascus PA   United States     8028c692 0 AMS-2006-0079-0004 2007-09-19T14:04:22Z   OSM Federal 0 0  
AMS-AMS-08-0083-0282 This is part one of a two-part submission from the Center for Food Safety. Center for Food Safety CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY George Kimbrell Washington DC   United States Comment   80791e56 0 AMS-AMS-08-0083-0001 2008-11-03T19:10:46Z   USDA Federal 0 2 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-08-0083-0282/attachment_1.pdf", "https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-08-0083-0282/attachment_2.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-08-0083-0342 Please find attached an official comment from Food &amp; Water Watch on the proposed<br/>standard for organic aquaculture.<br/><br/> Food & Water Watch FOOD & WATER WATCH Patricia Lovera Washington DC   United States Comment   8079310a 0 AMS-AMS-08-0083-0001 2008-11-04T02:22:30Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-08-0083-0342/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-14-0040-0005 Status quo ain&#39;t busted.<br/>Don&#39;t fix it.<br/><br/>Do something more important relating to actual food safety.     Mr W Framingham MA   United States Comment(s)   1jy-8byp-qs2w 0 AMS-AMS-14-0040-0002 2014-05-08T01:24:03Z       0 0  
AMS-AMS-14-0040-0006       Chris Botka Rangeley Maine     Comment(s)   1jy-8bzp-jgbu 0 AMS-AMS-14-0040-0002 2014-05-09T13:07:31Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-14-0040-0006/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-14-0040-0007 The North American Maple Syrup Council (NAMSC) supports the proposed revision to the &ldquo;United States Standards for Grades of Maple Sirup&rdquo; as published. The maple industry has grown and modernized, and producers need clear standards for syrup grading that facilitate the purchase and sales of bulk syrup, and that plainly educate and inform consumers about the products they seek. This proposal provides for standards that will be beneficial to the maple industry.<br/><br/>The proposal also recognizes the growing demand for very dark, strong flavored syrup. Removing the pejorative &ldquo;Grade B&rdquo; label from these products and classifying them as acceptable for retail sales will help meet that demand, and will help producers introduce more customers to this healthy, all-natural product.<br/><br/>The U.S. maple industry generates $75+ million in sales annually and is growing steadily. More than 8,000 farmers in the U.S. make maple syrup, and for many of them it is this crop that keeps their farm businesses viable. Implementation of these standards will help sustain these farms, and allow them to continue to thrive. The voluntary nature of the regulations will ensure that undue burden is not placed on startup and small producers, and state trade associations will work actively with all farmers to facilitate adoption of the new rules.<br/><br/>The development of these regulations has been a long, thorough and inclusive process and, as in any industry, uncertainty caused by delays in regulatory reform is challenging for producers. We urge the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to act on implementation of these regulations quickly.<br/><br/>Thank you for the opportunity to provide input.<br/><br/>Dave Hamilton, President<br/>North American Maple Syrup Council (NAMSC) North American Maple Syrup Council NORTH AMERICAN MAPLE SYRUP COUNCIL David Hamilton Simsbury CT   United States Comment(s)   1jy-8ccg-979m 0 AMS-AMS-14-0040-0002 2014-05-28T16:25:56Z       0 0  
AMS-AMS-14-0040-0008 The Massachusetts Maple Producers Association (MMPA) supports the proposed revision to the &ldquo;United States Standards for Grades of Maple Sirup&rdquo; as published. This proposed standards that will benefit the maple industry.<br/><br/>In particular, we support the reclassification of Grade B syrup as acceptable for retail sale, and the voluntary nature of the regulations, which will ensure that undue burden is not placed on startup and small producers. Our Association will work actively with all farmers to facilitate adoption of the new rules.<br/><br/>The Massachusetts maple industry generates $3+ million in sales annually and is growing steadily. More than 250 farmers in the Commonwealth make maple syrup, and for many of them it is this crop that keeps their farm businesses viable. Implementation of these standards will help sustain these farms, and allow them to continue to thrive. <br/><br/>We urge the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to act on implementation of these regulations quickly.<br/><br/>Thank you for the opportunity to provide input.<br/><br/>Winton Pitcoff, Coordinator<br/>Massachusetts Maple Producers Association<br/>     Winton Pitcoff Plainfield MA   United States Comment(s)   1jy-8ccg-91hz 0 AMS-AMS-14-0040-0002 2014-05-28T16:31:09Z       0 0  
AMS-AMS-14-0040-0009 The University of Vermont Proctor Maple Research Center serves as a science advisor to the maple industry and has provided input throughout the development of the proposed grading change. The process of devising new grading rules was carried out over many years, with input and comments solicited from all parts of the maple industry throughout. As questions arose, various sectors of the industry were polled for input, and, as needed, scientific studies were conducted to fill information gaps and examine possible approaches. The resulting new grading proposal is significantly simpler for both producers and consumers of maple syrup to understand, and common grades will benefit the entire maple industry and enhance understanding by consumers. A focus on flavor (as opposed to simply color) is consistent with several other food items, and result in a more educated consumer able to choose the type (intensity of flavor) of maple syrup they prefer. The inclusion of darker syrup as &quot;Grade A Extra Dark&quot; is warranted by the desire of many consumers to be able to purchase this very strong tasting syrup.<br/><br/>The vast majority of the maple industry has voted to support the new rules.<br/><br/>In summary, the UVM Proctor Maple Research Center strongly supports and endorses the change to the proposed grading scheme.<br/><br/>Dr. Timothy Perkins, Director<br/>University of Vermont<br/>Proctor Maple Research Center<br/>Underhill Ctr., VT     Timothy Perkins Underhill Ctr VT   United States Comment(s)   1jy-8cgo-xz7k 0 AMS-AMS-14-0040-0002 2014-06-04T00:01:41Z       0 0  
AMS-AMS-14-0040-0010 The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers&rsquo; Association (VMSMA) supports the proposed revision to the &ldquo;United States Standards for Grades of Maple Sirup&rdquo; as published. The proposed standards will have many benefits for the maple syrup industry. <br/><br/>Implementation of the proposed standards will be a significant step toward standardizing the many maple syrup grading systems used across North America today. The State of Vermont adopted language consistent with this proposal in December of 2013, with a soft implementation of the new grades this year. Producers in Vermont have enjoyed the use of the new grading system and are reporting strong support from consumers. Other states are implementing similar language in 2015 or awaiting changes to the USDA grade standards. We strongly support the addition of the flavor descriptor to each grade as it assists consumers in selecting the flavor of syrup they seek. In addition to helping consumers at the point of sale, standardizing the grading nomenclature across the industry will aid the purchase and sale of bulk maple syrup. <br/><br/>The proposed standards also reclassify the darkest, mostly strongly flavored syrups as acceptable for retail sale. With consumer preference shifting toward darker, more robust flavored syrup, allowing this darker syrup to be sold at retail will greatly benefit small farming operations to maintain profitability while introducing new consumers to this product.<br/><br/>The Vermont maple industry generates more than $40 million in sales annually. Production has been growing as demand for a pure, healthy sweetener such as maple syrup has increased and today more than 2,000 farmers make maple syrup in Vermont. Implementation of these standards will help to expand market demand for pure maple syrup, making more farm businesses profitable.<br/><br/>In summary, we strongly support the proposed standards and urge the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to act on implementation of these regu… Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association VERMONT MAPLE SUGAR MAKERS' ASSOCIATION Matthew Gordon Waterbury Center VT   United States Comment(s)   1jy-8crv-ctq0 0 AMS-AMS-14-0040-0002 2014-06-20T19:03:37Z       0 0  
AMS-AMS-14-0040-0011 I like the change overall. One of my concerns however is the complexity of each grade&#39;s name. There is only so much room on a label and the new wording is a bit clunky. Could you allow us to label each container with the first few words of the grade without the taste descriptor i.e. Grade A Golden, Grade A Amber, Grade A Dark, and Grade A Very Dark? Then we could have other materials or hang tags with the flavor descriptors.     Sean Davan Hopkinton ME   United States Comment(s)   1jy-8cry-rnsx 0 AMS-AMS-14-0040-0002 2014-06-20T22:17:58Z       0 0  
AMS-AMS-14-0040-0012 Implementation of the proposed standards unifies the many maple syrup grading systems used across North America today. I support the addition of the flavor descriptor to each grade to help consumers select a flavor of syrup. Standardizing the grading nomenclature across the industry will aid the purchase and sale of bulk maple syrup. <br/><br/>The proposed standards reclassify the darkest, mostly strongly flavored syrups as acceptable for retail sale. With consumer preference shifting toward darker, more robust flavored syrup, allowing this darker syrup to be sold at retail will greatly benefit small farming operations to maintain profitability while introducing new consumers to this product.<br/><br/>I support the proposed standards and urge the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to act on implementation of these regulations quickly.     Marcia Maynard Cabot     United States Comment(s)   1jy-8ct1-rhaf 0 AMS-AMS-14-0040-0002 2014-06-22T13:51:52Z       0 0  
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AMS-AMS-14-0040-0014       Yvon Poitras Fredericton New Brunswick   Canada Comment(s)   1jy-8d31-tt49 0 AMS-AMS-14-0040-0002 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-14-0040-0014/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-14-0040-0015       Mark Bigelow St. Johnsbury VT   United States Comment(s)   1jy-8d37-nd5x 0 AMS-AMS-14-0040-0002 2014-07-07T19:09:02Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-14-0040-0015/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-14-0073-0002 November 19, 2014<br/><br/>Re: NSAC Comments on Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, Multi-State Project Competition, AMS140073; TM1403<br/><br/>Attached please find the comments from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition on the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, Multi-State Project Competition. Thank you.<br/><br/>Sincerely, <br/><span style='padding-left: 30px'></span><span style='padding-left: 30px'></span><span style='padding-left: 30px'></span><span style='padding-left: 30px'></span><span style='padding-left: 30px'></span><br/><br/>Ferd Hoefner, Policy Director<span style='padding-left: 30px'></span><span style='padding-left: 30px'></span><span style='padding-left: 30px'></span><span style='padding-left: 30px'></span>Eugene Kim, Policy Specialist<br/>National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition<span style='padding-left: 30px'></span>National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition <br/><br/> National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition NATIONAL SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE COALITION Eugene Kim Washington DC   United States Comment(s)   1jy-8fl9-qmbd 0 AMS-AMS-14-0073-0001 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-14-0073-0002/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-14-0073-0003 2.0: Please define &#39;common issues&#39;: common to the specialty crop? region? US? etc.<br/><br/>3.2.1: Projects which also provide assistance to specialty crop producers to comply with FSMA implementation should be included.<br/><br/>3.2.1, second bullet: materials developed by the Produce Safety Alliance; (add) AND/OR COOPERATING STATES.<br/><br/>3.2.1, fifth bullet: Strengthen national (add) AND REGIONAL<br/><br/>3.2.1 last bullet: does this include FSMA? Please specify/define &#39;food safety programs&#39;<br/><br/>3.3.4: This category seems repetitive of the previous category, &#39;3.3.3 Research Projects&#39;<br/><br/>3.4: ....that cross state boundaries and address the needs of specialty crop growers (add) WITHIN THE PROJECTS PARTICIPATING STATES.<br/><br/>4.2: How do the federal FY deadlines come into the play? It is suggested it runs concurrently with the annual Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.<br/><br/>5.4: This section is unclear because shouldn&#39;t all projects do this is some capacity since individuals, business, or a commercial product cannot benefit from SCBGP funds. <br/><br/>6.0, Phase 2: Please provide an example of the type of people who would be selected to serve on the application review panel. Will the various regions throughout the country be represented? Will it be the same panel for all applications? <br/><br/>There is nothing in the guidance doc that acknowledges marketing programs as an applicable project. It is suggested that marketing-driven projects be acknowledged as an acceptable project.     Jaime Smith Hartford CT   United States Comment(s)   1jy-8fod-s4td 0 AMS-AMS-14-0073-0001 2014-11-24T05:00:00Z       0 0  
AMS-AMS-14-0073-0004       Robert Guenther Washington DC   United States Comment(s)   1jy-8fom-32qz 0 AMS-AMS-14-0073-0001 2014-11-24T05:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-14-0073-0004/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-14-0073-0005   National Association of State Departments of Agriculture NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE Amanda Culp Arlington VA   United States Comment(s)   1jy-8fok-3z58 0 AMS-AMS-14-0073-0001 2014-11-24T05:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-14-0073-0005/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-14-0073-0006       Sharon Buchanan Chicago IL   United States Comment(s)   1jy-8fof-7uc7 0 AMS-AMS-14-0073-0001 2014-11-24T05:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-14-0073-0006/attachment_1.doc", "https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-14-0073-0006/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-15-0044-0002 The National Association of Egg Farmers (NAEF), representing in excess of two hundred farmers producing shell eggs for <br/>human consumption throughout the U.S. is pleased to offer comments on the proposed rule to 7 CFR Part 56 &quot;Regulations <br/>Governing the Voluntary Grading of Shell Eggs&quot; in the April 21, 2016 Federal Register Vol. 81, No. 76 pages 23188-23189. <br/>The proposed amendment addresses two aspects of the current regulation; Part 56.1 revising the definition of &quot;Condition&quot; and <br/>Part 56.40 (c)(4) amending the grading of any eggs originating from a layer house environment determined positive for <br/>Salmonella enteritidis (SE) unless the eggs have been sampled and tested negative for SE or Part 56.40 (c)(5) amending the <br/>grading of any eggs originating from eggs testing positive for SE and/or subject to a product recall. <br/><br/>Part 56.1 currently includes the word &quot;wholesomeness&quot; and this proposal will remove the word in defining &quot;condition&quot;. The word <br/>&quot;wholesomeness&quot; is defined as 1) conducive to general well-being, 2) healthful, 3) suggestive of physical health, 4) healthy or <br/>sound.All four of those definitions for &quot;wholesomeness&quot; would not apply to any shell eggs for human consumption containing <br/>harmful microorganisms such as Salmonella enteritidis which cannot be detected by a sensory examination. Furthermore, <br/>synonyms for the word &quot;wholesomeness&quot; imply healthful, clean, health-giving, and again would not apply with any shell eggs <br/>for human consumption containing Salmonella enteritidis. The National Association of Egg Farmers supports the proposed <br/>revising of the definition for &quot;condition&quot; by removing the word &quot;wholesomeness&quot;.<br/><br/>Part 56.40 (c) (4) and (5) amend the grading requirements to restrict any shell eggs for human consumption that originate<br/>from a layer house where the environment is determined positive for Salmonella enteritidis and the egg… National Association of Egg Farmers NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EGG FARMERS Ken Klippen Collegeville PA   United States Comment(s)   1k0-8pef-zoiz 0 AMS-AMS-15-0044-0001 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z       0 0  
AMS-AMS-20-0096-0026 We feel that these are important changes that need to be made. Jackson Farming Company JACKSON FARMING COMPANY             Comment(s)   ko1-x800-jb15 0 AMS-AMS-20-0096-0003 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-20-0096-0031 We are in full support of the changes proposed. Jackson Farming Company JACKSON FARMING COMPANY             Comment(s)   ko3-5kkp-b430 0 AMS-AMS-20-0096-0003 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-20-0096-0032 These are important changes that have been needed for a long time. Jackson Farming Company JACKSON FARMING COMPANY             Comment(s)   ko3-5omu-yi1o 0 AMS-AMS-20-0096-0003 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-20-0096-0034 On behalf of the national membership of the National Watermelon Association (NWA), our nation&#39;s oldest fruit commodity organization, I respectfully submit our supporting commentary for the proposed changes to the watermelon grade standards. The NWA stands strong and solidly behind the proposed changes, and appreciates the work and support from USDA and within our leadership to begin this overdue modernization of the grade standards (and the accompanied photo library). When we began this process over one year ago, we did so after realizing that the standards did not represent the varieties nor the common sizes that are planted, grown, harvested and sold today. Additionally, we learned that some inspectors at the receiver-level were creating their own photo libraries to handle inspections or may have been otherwise confused by the outdated and otherwise unrelated photos that existed then. It was very evident that we had to work with USDA to modernize the grade standards to properly represent the varieties, sizing and other applicable elements that make up today&#39;s watermelon crop. Thus, this modernization effort was born. This first set of grade standard improvements is just the beginning, for there is much work yet to be done. As we work through additional &#39;proposed&#39; advancements to the standards, we are also working with USDA to update the photo library to make the inspection process more fluid and applicable to today&#39;s crop varieties and sizes. The United States Department of Agriculture has the full support of the NWA and its membership (that crosses the country from coast to coast and border to border (and beyond in some cases). Thank you for your support, and your help in this vital effort. National Watermelon Association NATIONAL WATERMELON ASSOCIATION             Comment(s)   ko8-ount-g4yg 0 AMS-AMS-20-0096-0003 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-20-0096-0035 On behalf of the national membership of the National Watermelon Association (NWA), our nation&#39;s oldest fruit commodity organization, I respectfully submit our supporting commentary for the proposed changes to the watermelon grade standards. The NWA stands strong and solidly behind the proposed changes, and appreciates the work and support from USDA and within our leadership to begin this overdue modernization of the grade standards (and the accompanied photo library).<br/>When we began this process over one year ago, we did so after realizing that the standards did not represent the varieties nor the common sizes that are planted, grown, harvested and sold today. Additionally, we learned that some inspectors at the receiver-level were creating their own photo libraries to handle inspections or may have been otherwise confused by the outdated and otherwise unrelated photos that existed then. It was very evident that we had to work with USDA to modernize the grade standards to properly represent the varieties, sizing and other applicable elements that make up today&#39;s watermelon crop. Thus, this modernization effort was born. <br/>This first set of grade standard improvements is just the beginning, for there is much work yet to be done. As we work through additional &#39;proposed&#39; advancements to the standards, we are also working with USDA to update the photo library to make the inspection process more fluid and applicable to today&#39;s crop varieties and sizes. <br/>The United States Department of Agriculture has the full support of the NWA and its membership (that crosses the country from coast to coast and border to border (and beyond in some cases). Thank you for your support, and your help in this vital effort.<span style='padding-left: 30px'></span> National Watermelon Association NATIONAL WATERMELON ASSOCIATION             Comment(s)   ko1-ko70-euf8 0 AMS-AMS-20-0096-0003 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-20-0096-0036 The standards for Watermelons are too outdated and I am very pleased we are processing to get them changed. From where we were 20 years ago to where we are now it is like night and day, and thrilled we are starting to move in the right direction. We have a long way to go and looking forward to the future work our association and the USDA.<br/><br/>Thanks<br/><br/>Bob Gibson GIBSON PRODUCE & WATERMELON SALES GIBSON PRODUCE & WATERMELON SALES             Comment(s)   ko8-qxt2-qi95 0 AMS-AMS-20-0096-0003 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-20-0096-0038 As a watermelon grower - shipper from California, I support the proposed changes to the standards for grades of watermelons. Van Groningen & Sons, Inc. VAN GRONINGEN & SONS, INC.             Comment(s)   ko9-4s0g-ryw1 0 AMS-AMS-20-0096-0003 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-20-0096-0043 These revisions are overdue and necessary to improve the accuracy of the watermelon grades and standards. DMC Farms Inc DMC FARMS INC             Comment(s)   kob-ptg6-b2rg 0 AMS-AMS-20-0096-0003 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-20-0096-0045 I&#39;m in favor of all of the updates made for the proposed new watermelon grade standards, with one exception. I&#39;m not in agreement with the proposal in 51.1987 that limits the scorable damage of rind worm when that damage is found on the ground spot.I completely disagree with the rational used, that consumers will over look this defect because they understand that this is the ground spot.I would be in favor a compromise, but not the wording&quot;only scorable when SERIOUSLY DETRACTING from the appearance&quot; . <br/>Tashi Zouras , V.P. Dimetri Gardikas Produce Co. Dimetri Gardikas Produce Company DIMETRI GARDIKAS PRODUCE COMPANY             Comment(s)   kog-91d3-blnh 0 AMS-AMS-20-0096-0003 2021-05-08T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-22-0025-0073 Organic Seed Alliance respectfully submits the attached comments. Organic Seed Alliance ORGANIC SEED ALLIANCE             Comment(s)   l4g-c7uq-cd1f 0 AMS-AMS-22-0025-0001 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z       1 2 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-22-0025-0073/attachment_1.pdf", "https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-22-0025-0073/attachment_2.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-22-0025-0076 Please see attached comments, plus one supporting document, from Center for Food Safety Center for Food Safety CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY             Comment(s)   l4g-ho2h-ahvh 0 AMS-AMS-22-0025-0001 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z       1 2 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-22-0025-0076/attachment_1.pdf", "https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-22-0025-0076/attachment_2.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-22-0026-0008   Animal Welfare Institute ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE             Comment(s)   l1v-31j3-lo2b 0 AMS-AMS-22-0026-0001 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z       1 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-22-0026-0008/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-22-0026-0238   Food & Water Watch FOOD & WATER WATCH             Comment(s)   l38-zcnr-g6b7 0 AMS-AMS-22-0026-0001 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z       1 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-22-0026-0238/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-22-0026-0268 ASPCA&#39;s comment attached The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (ASPCA)             Comment(s)   l4d-6vji-ttfm 0 AMS-AMS-22-0026-0001 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z       1 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-22-0026-0268/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-22-0027-1407   Farm Action FARM ACTION             Comment(s)   l49-6e6b-fpl6 0 AMS-AMS-22-0027-0001 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z       1 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-22-0027-1407/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-22-0027-1485 See attached file(s) - <br/><br/>Dear Secretary Vilsack and Deputy Administrator Bailey:<br/><br/>Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments on addressing supply chain concerns and strengthening resilience in our food system.<br/><br/>Land Core is a nonprofit organization with a mission to advance soil health policies and programs that create value for farmers, businesses and communities. <br/>We work to develop missing infrastructure and market-based incentives that will make the rapid adoption and scalability of soil health possible.<br/>Farmers are facing record-high input costs from supply chain disruptions, the war in Ukraine, and rising energy prices, among other factors. Skyrocketing prices and short supply of fertilizers are squeezing already razor-thin margins, jeopardizing farmer livelihoods, and putting our national food security at risk. The situation has exposed the extent to which our current production system is trapping farmers in a cycle of dependency.<br/><br/>Congress and USDA must support farmers and ranchers working in production agriculture to<br/>build soil health and on-farm fertility as a primary means of reducing reliance on synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, either imported or domestic, the production and costs of which all remain tied to global energy markets. Farmers can generate on-farm fertility and achieve long-term input cost reduction through practices such as cover cropping, integrating livestock, and reducing tillage in row crop farming. In addition, we can support the creation of a nationally scalable compost production system by diverting urban food waste (a massive source of greenhouse gas emissions) to supply low-cost, domestically-produced, energy market-independent fertilizer production and power a more resilient and prosperous American agriculture. The below (and attached) comments address questions 8, 10, 11 and 14.<br/><br/>(11) How can USDA further support more efficient use of fertilizer (including through conservation programs, crop insurance and other risk manag… Land Core LAND CORE             Comment(s)   l5n-1hcn-c45j 0 AMS-AMS-22-0027-0001 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z       1 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-22-0027-1485/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-22-0083-0003 This is great it should have been done a long time ago.     Jeff Anderson Atlantic IA   United States Comment(s)   lgd-q9si-u49d 0 AMS-AMS-22-0083-0002 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-22-0083-0004 I am respectfully submitting my comments in favor of this proposed rule change.<br/><br/>The reason I support this rule change is because FGIS recently conducted a study to evaluate whether the presence of SBOC had an impact on the quality of soybean protein and oil. That study found that color grading yielded no significant differences in protein or oil content.<br/><br/>Because SBOC does not seem to alter composition, I believe it should not be used as a grading factor.     David Thompson Dallas Center IA   United States Comment(s)   lgd-quk9-awfa 0 AMS-AMS-22-0083-0002 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-22-0083-0005 I support the removal of the SBOC as a grading factor.     Myron Stine Dallas Center IA   United States Comment(s)   lgd-s5yg-muo4 0 AMS-AMS-22-0083-0002 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-22-0083-0006 I think these rules should be adopted     Kenneth Wolf Urbandale IA   United States Comment(s)   lgd-uriw-729s 0 AMS-AMS-22-0083-0002 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-22-0083-0007 I am respectfully reaching out to the U.S. Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), and the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) to pass the proposed amendments to the U.S. Standards for Soybeans that would remove &ldquo;Soybeans of Other Colors&rdquo; (SBOC) as a grading factor for determining soybean quality. I, and I believe most in the U.S. soybean industry, support reasonable standards to retain the high quality of U.S. soybeans. However, a fair and reasonable set of Standards must be maintained to allow the U.S. soybean industry to compete on a fair and level basis. It is unreasonable and unfair to have standards in place which are of no, or very little significance. The Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS), at the request of the USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee (GIAC), recently conducted a study to evaluate whether the presence of SBOC had an impact on the quality of soybean protein and oil. That study found that color grading yielded no significant differences in protein or oil content. The U.S. soybean industry is continuously facing challenges. It is counted on for our USDA, and its affiliates, to assist with the efforts of the U.S. soybean industry. Not to have unreasonable restrictions in place. Please remove SBOC from the U.S. Standards grading of No. 1 and No. 2 Yellow soybeans.<br/>Thank You,<br/>Paul Corzine     Paul Corzine Watseka IL   United States Comment(s)   lgf-nrms-33g4 0 AMS-AMS-22-0083-0002 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-22-0083-0008 There is no significant difference so this change should be made.     Curt Headington Decorah IA   United States Comment(s)   lge-2vv3-yd9g 0 AMS-AMS-22-0083-0002 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-22-0083-0009 Soybeans of other color is no longer needed as a grading measure for soybeans. It does not effect the quality of the soybean.     Tom Allen Southampton NJ   United States Comment(s)   lge-byjj-7y5e 0 AMS-AMS-22-0083-0002 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-22-0083-0011 Having raised soybeans over the years and also sell soybean seed, I would greatly appreciate passing of this correction. I have had customers have loads of soybeans rejected due to color. This resulted in a loss in market price, a great distance to haul and a severe time loss during harvest. I have lost sales of some numbers of soybeans because of the reject of those from the previous harvest. Passing this would be very beneficial to the produces and was as those who provide genetics to the market place, with no significate loss in quality, protein and oil content.<br/><br/>Thank you, yours in production agriculture     David Sommers Kewanna IN   United States Comment(s)   lge-gg02-2dqt 0 AMS-AMS-22-0083-0002 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-22-0083-0012 Deerfield Ag Services is a family owned grain business that purchases soybeans from Ohio and Pennsylvania farmers and sells them via rail, shipping container and to local truck markets. Exporting soybeans is critical to our business. When we load trains and shipping containers FGIS is on site to sample and inspect all of the soybeans that we are selling. When soybeans of other color (SBOC) was added to the grade factor for #2 yellow soybeans it significantly impacted our business.<br/>We believe that eliminating SBOC as a grade factor for #2 YSB would be beneficial to our business and beneficial to US soybean exports as a whole. <br/>The SBOC grade factor decreased demand for US soybeans in the global market by increasing the volume of soybeans that graded as #3 and #4. This made foreign buyers want to purchase soybeans from other origins or decrease the price paid for US soybeans. Deerfield Ag Services was unable to forward sell soybeans because we were not able to accurately determine the quality of the crop because of foreign buyer&rsquo;s uncertainty of the US grading system. <br/>The SBOC grade factor made farmers receive lower prices for their crops because of quality discounts. When discounts are applied on exported commodities those discounts are passed on to the farmer. Grain handlers like Deerfield Ag Services now have to do another inspection process on every single load of soybeans as well as discount any loads with SBOC. Operations cost is increased for the grain handler and prices paid to farmers are decreased. If the SBOC grade is removed from the #2 YSB grade factor foreign buyers will be less likely to discount US origin soybeans. <br/>It is the opinion of Deerfield Ag Services that SBOC grade factor negatively impacted the US soybean export market and we would like to see it removed from the grade determining factors for soybeans. <br/><br/>Thank you, <br/>Benjamin Nething <br/>Grain Merchandiser<br/>Deerfield Ag Services <br/>330-620-1404 <br/><br/> Deerfield Ag Services DEERFIELD AG SERVICES             Comment(s)   lh0-s29g-9gaf 0 AMS-AMS-22-0083-0002 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-22-0083-0013 Please find attached comments from the American Soybean Association to docket no. AMS-AMS-22-0083-0002. American Soybean Association AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION             Comment(s)   lh1-0ezs-pq9u 0 AMS-AMS-22-0083-0002 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z       1 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-22-0083-0013/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-22-0083-0014 Comments in support of the proposed changes to the U.S. Standards for Soybeans signed by 43 national and regional/state organizations representing the U.S. grain and oilseed handling and storage, export, processing and feed manufacturing companies and producers. National Grain and Feed Association NATIONAL GRAIN AND FEED ASSOCIATION             Comment(s)   lh4-v8qn-s3xf 0 AMS-AMS-22-0083-0002 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z       1 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-22-0083-0014/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-22-0083-0015   Illinois Soybean Association ILLINOIS SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION             Comment(s)   lh5-5lz6-dced 0 AMS-AMS-22-0083-0002 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z       1 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-22-0083-0015/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-22-0083-0016                   Public Comment   lh6-8f3l-oysf 0 AMS-AMS-22-0083-0002 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z       1 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-AMS-22-0083-0016/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-AMS-23-0051-0002 A local federal inspection office is needed due to the volume of grain shipped and processed through Saginaw/Ft Worth Texas area. There are three high volume We are currently using agencies from long distances which impacts the cost and efficiency of the grading process. We support having an agency in the Fort Worth area. Viterra Grain VITERRA GRAIN             Comment(s)   lp1-f3nf-ti83 0 AMS-AMS-23-0051-0001 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-23-0051-0005 It would be very beneficial to Valley Feed Mill for GIST to service our federal grades out of Fort Worth instead of Plainview. This would also be much cheaper on us to have a federal grader nearby. Also it would be helpful to have a federal grader close to us that could grade reject loads from nearby chicken houses to see if the grade was actually a reject load. <br/><br/>Document number 2023-25144<br/>Date 11-15-2023<br/>Page number 78283<br/><br/>Thank you for considering and approving GIST to be a federal grader. <br/><br/>Thanks again <br/>David Edzards<br/>Valley Feed Mill, Inc. <br/>Paris TX     David Edzards Paris TX   United States Comment(s)   lpt-v5sd-8w0l 0 AMS-AMS-23-0051-0001 2023-12-06T05:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-23-0051-0006 GIST LLC has provided extremely great services for us. Always readily available day or night. It would be very beneficial to have official services at our location. With an official agency in the area we would be able to move more volume in a more timely manner, especially in the container business. Attebury Grain LLC ATTEBURY GRAIN LLC             Comment(s)   lpu-b4ye-qa0t 0 AMS-AMS-23-0051-0001 2023-12-06T05:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-23-0051-0007 I am in favor of Grain Inspection Services of Texas, LLC (Texas Grain) to receive the designation to provide the official U.S. Grain Standards Act services for the Texas Central designation area. However, I would also like to see Victoria county added to the served area. Victoria county adjoins the counties of DeWitt and Lavaca, both of which are included in the designation area. Victoria Calhoun Grain Company VICTORIA CALHOUN GRAIN COMPANY             Comment(s)   lq2-f4p4-aaxg 0 AMS-AMS-23-0051-0001 2023-12-12T05:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-23-0051-0008 <br/>I am incredibly impressed with the exceptional service provided by Grain Inspection Service. Their commitment to precision and thoroughness in grain inspection has truly set a benchmark in the industry. The team&#39;s expertise and attention to detail ensure that every batch of grain is meticulously examined, meeting and often exceeding regulatory standards. Their professionalism, reliability, and dedication to quality make them the go-to choice for anyone seeking grain inspection services. Again, kudos to them for consistently upholding the highest standards and contributing to the success of our agricultural community! Itasca Cooperative Grain Co ITASCA COOPERATIVE GRAIN CO             Comment(s)   lq2-n76q-8fli 0 AMS-AMS-23-0051-0001 2023-12-12T05:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-AMS-23-0051-0009 The Texas Grain &amp; Feed Association is privileged to comment in support of our current member, AmSpec LLC, in regards their interest as Grain Inspection Services of Texas for consideration in the upcoming selection associated with opening of the Central Texas Designation Area. One of the highest priorities for AMS should be to ensure availability of certified grain inspection services tributary enough to the needs of rural markets to guarantee accessibility with timely results that are paramount in helping our farm economies manage marketing risks in their efforts to keep local markets competitive and sustainable. Texas Grain & Feed Association TEXAS GRAIN & FEED ASSOCIATION             Comment(s)   lq4-317b-f62g 0 AMS-AMS-23-0051-0001 2023-12-13T05:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-CN-08-0040-0002   American Cotton Producers AMERICAN COTTON PRODUCERS C. B. Coley Memphis TN   United States Comment   8071865a 0 AMS-CN-08-0040-0001 2008-09-22T19:44:04Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-08-0040-0002/attachment_1.doc"]
AMS-CN-09-0011-0002   National Cotton Council NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL Mark Lange Cordova TN   United States Comment   8094cc8d 0 AMS-CN-09-0011-0001 2009-04-09T21:15:13Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-09-0011-0002/attachment_1.doc"]
AMS-CN-09-0011-0003 April 10, 2009<br/>Mr. Darryl Earnest<br/>Deputy Administrator<br/>Cotton and Tobacco Program<br/>AMS, USDA<br/>1400 Independence Ave., SW<br/>Washington DC 20250<br/><br/>Subject: User Fees for 2009 Crop Cotton Classification Services to Growers<br/><br/>Dear Mr. Earnest:<br/><br/>The National Cotton Ginners&rsquo; Association (NCGA) is pleased to have the <br/>opportunity to submit comments on Docket Number AMS-CN-09-011; CN-09-001 <br/>regarding user fees for 2009 crop cotton classification services to growers. The <br/>National Cotton Ginners&rsquo; Association is the national organization representing <br/>eight state and regional cotton ginning associations that, in turn, represent some <br/>700 individual cotton gin operations throughout the cotton-producing states.<br/><br/>The NCGA recognizes that AMS has worked to cut classing fees through the <br/>increase of efficiencies, the adoption of new technologies, and other cost-cutting <br/>measures. While no cotton producer welcomes fee increases, the NCGA supports <br/>the proposed fee increase for the 2009 classing fee of $2.20 per bale. We<br/>recognize that USDA-AMS must have a stable and adequate source of funding to <br/>sustain uniform cotton classification and that the smaller 2008 and expected <br/>smaller 2009 crops have influenced this decision. NCGA supports the provision in <br/>the 2008 Farm Bill, which directed AMS to develop a new classing fee formula <br/>that will hopefully provide adequate funds for the AMS Cotton Classing Division.<br/><br/>The NCGA hopes that the new formula will allow AMS to provide more stability in <br/>classing fees and to provide cash reserves that will lessen the impact of <br/>fluctuating crop sizes. It is NCGA&rsquo;s hope that AMS will continue to adopt cost-<br/>cutting measures to keep the cost of the classing services as low as possible.<br/><br/>The NCGA recognizes that the US cotton producer has the best classing system <br/>in the world and that AMS is instrumental in ensuring that this system continues <b… National Cotton Ginners' Association NATIONAL COTTON GINNERS' ASSOCIATION William Taylor Cordova TN   United States Comment   8094e35e 0 AMS-CN-09-0011-0001 2009-04-10T17:23:56Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-09-0011-0003/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-09-0015-0002 These comments are filed by the U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles and <br/>Apparel, USA-ITA. U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel U.S. ASSOCIATION OF IMPORTERS OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL Laura Jones New York NY   United States Comment   80988e9e 0 AMS-CN-09-0015-0001 2009-05-11T20:20:51Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-09-0015-0002/attachment_1.doc"]
AMS-CN-09-0027-0002 Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.(PCG) offers the following comments to the notice of proposed rule <br/>regarding the Cotton Research and Promotion Program:Referendum Procedures, Docket No <br/>AMS-CN09-0027; CN-08-003, found at 74 F.R. 26810 (June 4, 2009).<br/><br/>PCG is in general agreement with the proposed rule and referendum procedures established. <br/>We do however want to specifically support comments submitted by the National Cotton Council <br/>in regard to Sections 1205.202, 1205.203, and 1205.202(a)(2).<br/><br/>Thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments.<br/><br/>Sincerely<br/><br/>Steve Verett<br/>Executive Vice President Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. PLAINS COTTON GROWERS, INC. Steve Verett Lubbock TX   United States Comment   809cc64f 0 AMS-CN-09-0027-0001 2009-06-11T13:36:19Z       0 0  
AMS-CN-09-0027-0003   National Cotton Council of America NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL OF AMERICA Mark Lange Cordova TN   United States Comment   809cb4d3 0 AMS-CN-09-0027-0001 2009-06-10T13:46:32Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-09-0027-0003/attachment_1.doc"]
AMS-CN-11-0026-0002   National Cotton Council NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL Mark Lange Cordova     United States Comment(s)   80eb67d2 0 AMS-CN-11-0026-0001 2011-06-29T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0026-0002/attachment_1.docx", "https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0026-0002/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-11-0026-0003 Comments on Adjusting Supplemental Assessments on Imports: 7 CFR Part 1205 Texas Farm Bureau TEXAS FARM BUREAU George Caldwell Waco TX   United States Comment(s)   80eb6e28 0 AMS-CN-11-0026-0001 2011-06-29T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0026-0003/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-11-0026-0004   Cotton Board COTTON BOARD William Gillon Memphis TN   United States Comment(s)   80eb75eb 0 AMS-CN-11-0026-0001 2011-06-30T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0026-0004/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-11-0026-0005 I reccommend/request not increasing the assessment on cotton imports. My position is that this is not the time to pass along any more fees/cost increases to the consumers of this country ...the burdens of unemployment and already rising costs have stretched many of our citizens and we don&#39;t need to give them more fees/assessments. Most of us in industry have been asked to &quot;do more with less&quot; and I think this is the time for the cotton board and others to do the same.<br/>In the event that the argument is to equalize costs with domestic cotton, I suggest you roll-back the fee on domestic cotton to equal that of imports.It will send a great message to all. We need to be sensitive to what is going on in households...we tend to lose sight of this when we are talking national intiatives that raise costs. <br/>Also,on a percentage basis, the requested increase would be considered excessive by any standard. Kayser-Roth Corp KAYSER-ROTH CORP Thomas Toomey Greensboro NC   United States Comment(s)   80eb83bf 0 AMS-CN-11-0026-0001 2011-07-01T04:00:00Z       0 0  
AMS-CN-11-0026-0006   Louisiana Cotton and Grain Association LOUISIANA COTTON AND GRAIN ASSOCIATION Jesse Barr Monroe LA   United States Comment(s)   80eb9d11 0 AMS-CN-11-0026-0001 2011-07-05T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0026-0006/attachment_1.doc", "https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0026-0006/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-11-0026-0007   NCTO NCTO Michael Hubbard Gastonia NC   United States Comment(s)   80eb9d76 0 AMS-CN-11-0026-0001 2011-07-05T04:00:00Z   AMS Federal 0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0026-0007/attachment_1.docx", "https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0026-0007/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-11-0026-0008   The Hosiery Association THE HOSIERY ASSOCIATION Sarah Kay Charlotte NC   United States Comment(s)   80eb9d7c 0 AMS-CN-11-0026-0001 2011-07-05T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0026-0008/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-11-0026-0009   American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION (AAFA) Kevin Burke Arlington VA   United States Comment(s)   80eb9fd5 0 AMS-CN-11-0026-0001 2011-07-05T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0026-0009/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-11-0026-0010                         0 AMS-CN-11-0026-0001         0 0  
AMS-CN-11-0026-0011   SOUTHERN COTTON GROWERS SOUTHERN COTTON GROWERS ALLEN MCLAURIN DAWSONVILLE GA   United States Comment(s)   80eba6f6 0 AMS-CN-11-0026-0001 2011-06-29T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0026-0011/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-11-0026-0012   PLAINS COTTON COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (PCCA) PLAINS COTTON COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (PCCA) WALLACE DARNEILLE LUBBOCK TX   United States Comment(s)   80eba6f8 0 AMS-CN-11-0026-0001 2011-06-30T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0026-0012/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-11-0026-0013   PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC. (PCG) PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC. (PCG) STEVE VERETT LUBBOCK TX   United States Comment(s)   80eba70a 0 AMS-CN-11-0026-0001 2011-06-30T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0026-0013/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-11-0036-0002   National Cotton Council NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL Mark Lange Cordova TN   United States Comment(s)   80ed2b48 0 AMS-CN-11-0036-0001 2011-08-01T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0036-0002/attachment_1.docx", "https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0036-0002/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-11-0036-0003   Rolling Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. ROLLING PLAINS COTTON GROWERS, INC. Karin Kuykendall Stamford TX   United States Comment(s)   80ed3125 0 AMS-CN-11-0036-0001 2011-08-01T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0036-0003/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-11-0036-0004   NEW MEXICO COTTON FARMERS ASSOCIATION NEW MEXICO COTTON FARMERS ASSOCIATION MORGAN NELSON NA NM   United States Comment(s)   80edc6a2 0 AMS-CN-11-0036-0001 2011-06-13T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0036-0004/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-11-0036-0005   PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC. (PCG) PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC. (PCG) STEVE VERETT LUBBOCK TX   United States Comment(s)   80edc6a5 0 AMS-CN-11-0036-0001 2011-06-15T04:00:00Z       0 0  
AMS-CN-11-0091-0002 Cotton Board Rules and Regulations: Adjusting Supplemental Assessment of Imports by National Cotton Council National Cotton Council NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL Mark Lange Cordova TN   United States Comment(s)   8105ce53 0 AMS-CN-11-0091-0001 2012-06-21T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0091-0002/attachment_1.doc", "https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0091-0002/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-11-0091-0003   Retail Industry Leaders Association RETAIL INDUSTRY LEADERS ASSOCIATION Stephanie Lester Arlington VA   United States Comment(s)   81087d41 0 AMS-CN-11-0091-0001 2012-07-11T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0091-0003/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-11-0091-0004 Attached are AAEI&#39;s comments. American Association of Exporters and Importers AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF EXPORTERS AND IMPORTERS Marianne Rowden Washington DC   United States Comment(s)   81089b0b 0 AMS-CN-11-0091-0001 2012-07-12T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-11-0091-0004/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-12-0005-0002 Comments attached: National Cotton Ginners' Association NATIONAL COTTON GINNERS' ASSOCIATION William Ashley Cordova TN   United States Comment(s)   80ff68bc 0 AMS-CN-12-0005-0001 2012-04-23T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-12-0005-0002/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-12-0005-0003 The National Cotton Council is pleased to submit the attached comments regarding the proposed 2012 cotton user fees. National Cotton Council NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL Mark Lange Cordova TN   United States Comment(s)   80ff84fe 0 AMS-CN-12-0005-0001 2012-04-24T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-12-0005-0003/attachment_1.doc", "https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-12-0005-0003/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-12-0074-0002   National Cotton Ginners NATIONAL COTTON GINNERS Richard Kelley Cordova TN   United States Comment(s)   1jx-84px-19o8 0 AMS-CN-12-0074-0001 2013-04-11T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-12-0074-0002/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-12-0074-0003   National Cotton Council of America NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL OF AMERICA Mark Lange Cordova TN   United States Comment(s)   1jx-84qd-gxtl 0 AMS-CN-12-0074-0001 2013-04-12T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-12-0074-0003/attachment_1.doc", "https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-12-0074-0003/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-13-0043-0002   ICE Futures U.S.. Inc. ICE FUTURES U.S.. INC. Tim Barry New York NY   United States Comment(s)   1jx-87x9-qmqq 0 AMS-CN-13-0043-0001 2013-09-30T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-13-0043-0002/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-13-0043-0003   American Cotton Shippers Association AMERICAN COTTON SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION William May Memphis TN   United States Comment(s)   1jx-87z3-7rcg 0 AMS-CN-13-0043-0001 2013-10-04T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-13-0043-0003/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-13-0062-0002 As General Manager of the Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association (BTGCA), I would like to encourage the Agricultural Marketing Service to continue their collection and publication of statistics on tobacco. The BTGCA works on behalf of our members to promote, foster and encourage the business of marketing tobacco, to minimize speculation and waste in the production and marketing of tobacco, to stabilize tobacco markets, and to handle cooperatively and collectively the problems of tobacco growers. Your statistical data assists us in our endeavors. <br/><br/>Again, I request the Tobacco Statistics Act of 1929 be extended and the process improved to make this data more readily available to the general public.<br/><br/>Thank you for your consideration.<br/><br/>Steve Pratt<br/>General Manager, <br/>Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association<br/>620 South Broadway<br/>Lexington, KY 40508     Steve Pratt Lexington KY   United States Comment(s)   1jx-87b3-ws6i 0 AMS-CN-13-0062-0001 2013-09-10T04:00:00Z       0 0  
AMS-CN-13-0062-0003 My name is Will Snell and I am an agricultural economist at the University of KY where part of my duties are working with farmers, county agents, farm organizations, agribusinesses and others on analyzing the tobacco industry from an economic perspective. This effort has been very challenging following the ending of the federal tobacco program (i.e., tobacco buyout) in 2004 given the decision of some agencies within USDA to reduce or eliminate tobacco data and analyses. This results in tobacco farmers attempting to make production and investment decisions without the benefit of market/industry information. Timely and relevant economic data are not only important to tobacco farmers and other businesses in the tobacco industry but are also of value to those in the public health community. Consequently, I (along with the clientele I work with) have benefited greatly from the quarterly stock reporting on tobacco and strongly support AMS continuing to provide this important report.     Will Snell Lexington     United States Comment(s)   1jx-879r-wkrk 0 AMS-CN-13-0062-0001 2013-09-10T04:00:00Z       0 0  
AMS-CN-13-0062-0004   Altria Client Services ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES James Dillard Richmond VA   United States Comment(s)   1jx-88ai-gemi 0 AMS-CN-13-0062-0001 2013-10-21T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-13-0062-0004/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-13-0085-0003 See attached file(s)<br/><br/>April 7, 2014<br/><br/>Mr. Darryl Earnest<br/>Deputy Administrator<br/>Cotton &amp; Tobacco Programs, AMS, USDA, <br/>3275 Appling Road, Room 11, Memphis, TN 38133<br/><br/>Subject: User Fees for 2013 Crop Cotton Classification Services to Growers<br/><br/>Dear Mr. Earnest:<br/><br/>The National Cotton Ginners&rsquo; Association (NCGA) is pleased to submit comments on [AMS-CN-13-0085] regarding user fees for 2014 crop cotton classification services to growers. The National Cotton Ginners&rsquo; Association is the national organization representing eight state and regional cotton ginning associations that, in turn, represent some 670 individual cotton gin operations throughout the cotton-producing states. <br/><br/>The NCGC supports maintaining the 2014 user fee at the previous 2013 level of $2.20/bale. We commend AMS for its efficiency in managing the classing operations, with no fee increase as proposed, for 2014. <br/><br/>The NCGA recognizes that the US cotton producer has the best classing system in the world and that AMS is instrumental in ensuring that this system is sustained in the future. It is our hope that AMS will continue to communicate directly with the ginning industry on classing matters. <br/><br/>We appreciate the opportunity to submit these comments.<br/><br/>Sincerely,<br/> <br/>Dwayne T. Alford<br/>NCGA President<br/>     William Ashley Cordova TN   United States Comment(s)   1jy-8bej-oylf 0 AMS-CN-13-0085-0002 2014-04-07T04:00:00Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-13-0085-0003/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-13-0085-0004   National Cotton Council of America NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL OF AMERICA Mark Lange Cordova TN   United States Company/Organization Comment   1jy-8bfx-ntul 0 AMS-CN-13-0085-0002 2014-04-09T21:12:54Z       0 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-13-0085-0004/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-22-0061-0002 We believe that this change better reflects pricing structures in each of these markets and will improve the accuracy of spot market reporting moving forward. Omnicotton OMNICOTTON             Comment(s)   lg2-j6ne-2aes 0 AMS-CN-22-0061-0001 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-CN-22-0061-0003                   Public Comment   lgc-kad5-2xcw 0 AMS-CN-22-0061-0001 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z       1 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-22-0061-0003/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-22-0061-0004   American Cotton Shippers Association AMERICAN COTTON SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION             Comment(s)   lgl-1bru-3atu 0 AMS-CN-22-0061-0001 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z       1 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-22-0061-0004/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-22-0061-0005                   Comment(s)   lhq-bhir-7qgs 0 AMS-CN-22-0061-0001 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z       1 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-22-0061-0005/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-22-0061-0006 RE: Docket AMS-CN-22-0061-0001 FRN 2023-06231<br/><br/>The U.S. Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s Agricultural Marketing Service has a duty to facilitate the efficient fair marketing of U.S. agricultural products, including cotton. Undoubtedly, the scope and importance of this program has seen advances, diversity and changes in spot markets over the past 75 years.<br/><br/>Several aspects of the structure and operations of the cotton spot markets interact in certain cases such as in the East Texas/Oklahoma market to become irrelevant but others profess the need in the proposed action to move to the West Texas cotton market.<br/><br/>Certain factors that are prevalent or at least noticeable in the East Texas/Oklahoma market is that there may be low trading volume and a small number of traders make the majority of trades. The AMS should ensure that participants do not have the ability to have a sustained influence on prices; rather it continues to be a public market in West Texas. <br/><br/>True market value is important to all participants in these markets and moving commodity markets at the behest of large trade associations should be reviewed carefully by the AMS so that the Service continues to have consistent oversight of the markets and entities to ensure alignment with current regulations as well as those proposed in this 7 CFR Part 27 proposed rulemaking.<br/><br/>However, if this change facilitates fair trade and marketing of cotton and the AMS can adapt quickly to meet the changing needs of the industry, this rule making should be considered for approval. A healthy agricultural industry is always vital to the economic health of the country.<br/><br/>     Bruce Grimm Mesa AZ   United States Comment(s)   lhx-ihht-ruio 0 AMS-CN-22-0061-0001 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z       1 0  
AMS-CN-22-0061-0007   National Cotton Council of America NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL OF AMERICA             Public Comment   li1-su1e-34sy 0 AMS-CN-22-0061-0001 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z       1 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-22-0061-0007/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-22-0061-0008   National Cotton Council NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL             Public Comment   li1-xtyd-z2sl 0 AMS-CN-22-0061-0001 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z       1 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-22-0061-0008/attachment_1.pdf"]
AMS-CN-25-0018-0002       Michael Ravnitzky Silver Spring MD   United States Comment(s)   mjv-r0us-dgq8 0 AMS-CN-25-0018-0001 2026-01-01T05:00:00Z       1 1 ["https://downloads.regulations.gov/AMS-CN-25-0018-0002/attachment_1.pdf"]

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