Seasonal Cotton Classer

Applications will be accepted for Cotton Classer/HVI Operator positions on August 2nd thru August 11th, from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. To apply, go to the Lubbock Cotton Classification Complex at 120 Texas Tech Parkway, Lubbock, TX 79409.  For any questions, please contact the Lubbock Classing Office, telephone number (806) 283-9400.

Agriculture Commodity Grader (Classer/HVI Operator) GS-1980-5/1, $18.06 per hour with promotion potential to GS-1980-7/1, $22.37.

AMS Equity Action Plan

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is committed to a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, in response to President Biden’s day-one Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, and the February 2023 Executive Order 14091, Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. AMS has laid the foundation to remove barriers to equal opportunity and deliver resources equitably to all agricultural stakeholders.

AMS Investment to Support Coordination of Food Systems Transformation Resources

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has entered into a cooperative agreement with the Federation of American Scientists to establish a new Food Supply Chain Impact Fellowship for experienced food systems and supply chain professionals to gain experience in federal government and to support the implementation, coordination, and oversight of USDA’s Food Systems Transformation efforts. The Federation of American Scientists is accepting applications for the fellowship until August 7, 2023.

Milk in the Northeast and Other Marketing Areas; Notice of Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Marketing Agreements and Orders

Docket Number: AMS-DA-23-0031
Dates: The hearing will convene at 9:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

Summary

A national public hearing is being held to consider and take evidence on proposals to amend the pricing formulas in the 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs).

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