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agricultural commodities to state departments of agriculture.
Established in 1862, the Department of Agriculture serves all Americans through anti-hunger efforts, stewardship of nearly 200 million acres of national forest and rangelands, and through product safety and conservation efforts. The USDA opens markets for American farmers and ranchers and provides food for needy people around the world.
AMS field offices are listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| Indianola Main Street Inc. | $ 34,744 | 2008-09-26 | 2010-03-28 | |
| Kansas State University | $ 62,372 | 2008-09-26 | 2010-03-28 | |
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Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
The information is used by State Departments of Agriculture as a basis for judging prevailing commodity values.
Market News information is widely distributed through a variety of electronic sources, as well as fax.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State Departments of Agriculture may subscribe to existing market news reports or bulletins pertaining to specific agricultural commodities and markets.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State Departments of Agriculture.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Requests for Market News reports and information should be made to the appropriate commodity division of the AMS field office (see Appendix IV of the Catalog for listing of office locations).
Award Procedures
None.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Authorization
Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act, 7 U.S.C. 471- 473, 473b, 475-476; Tobacco Inspection Act, 7 U.S.C. 511h; Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, 7 U.S.C. 1622k; Tobacco Statistics Act, 7 U.S.C. 501-508; Naval Stores Act, 7 U.S.C. 91-99; Cotton Futures Act, 7 U.S.C. 15b; Peanut Statistics Act, 7 U.S.C. 951-957; Food Security Act of 1985, as amended.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not Applicable.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. This program has no matching requirements. This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
As provided for in Cooperative agreements with states, normally on an annual basis. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: quarterly.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
No reports are required.
Audits
No audits are required for this program.
Records
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-2500-0-1-352.
Obigations
(Information) FY 16 $33,219,000; FY 17 est $33,659,000; and FY 18 est $32,150,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not Applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
MB-40, 'The Federal- State Market News Services;' MB-41, 'Market News Service on Cotton;' MB-61, 'The Market News Service on Fruits, Vegetables, Ornamental and Specialty Crops;' MB-44, 'The Market News Service on Grain;' MB-63 'Market News Service on Dairy, MB-60 Market News Service and Poultry Products;' MB-43, 'Market News Service for Tobacco and Naval Stores;' Annual Market Statistical Summaries are available for sale only through the AMS commodity divisions.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. AMS field offices are listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Erin Morris 1400 Independence Ave SW , Washington, District of Columbia 20250 Phone: (202) 690-4024
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not Applicable.
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