Market Protection and Promotion (10.163)

Program

10.163 Market Protection and Promotion

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Agricultural Marketing Service

Authorization

Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627, 7 U.S.C. 2101-2119; Egg Research and Consumer Information Act, 7 U.S.C. 2701-2718; Export Apple and Pear Act, 7 U.S.C. 581-590; Export Grape and Plum Act, 7 U.S.C. 591-599; Federal Seed Act, 7 U.S.C. 1551-1611; National Wool Act of 1954, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 1787; Plant Variety Protection Act, 7 U.S.C. 2321-2331, 2351-2357, 2371-2372, 2401- 2404, 2421-2427, 2441-2443, 2461-2463, 2481-2486, 2501-2504, 2531-2532, 2541-2545, 2561-2569, 2581-2583; 7 U.S.C. 4301-4319; Cotton Research and Promotion Act, 7 U.S.C. 2101-2118; Dairy and Tobacco Adjustment Act of 1983, 7 U.S.C. 5111; Agricultural Fair Practices Act, 7 U.S.C. 2301-2306; Capper Volstead Act, 7 U.S.C 291-292; Potato Research and Promotion Act, 7 U.S.C. 2611-2627; Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985, 7 U.S.C. 2901-2911; Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1985, 7 U.S.C. 1612-1631; Dairy Research and Promotion Act, 7 U.S.C. 4501-4513, 4532; Watermelon Research and Promotion Act, 7 U.S.C. 4901-4916; Honey Research Promotion and Consumer Information Act, 7 U.S.C. 4601-4612; Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act of 1990, 7 U.S.C. 6301-6311; Mushroom Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act of 1990, 7 U.S.C. 6101- 6112; Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990, 7 U.S.C. 6401-6417; Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, 7 U.S.C. 6501-6522; Fresh Cut Flowers and Fresh Cut Greens Promotion and Information Act of 1993, 7 U.S.C. 6801- 6814; Popcorn Promotion Research, and Consumer Information Act, 7 U.S.C. 7481-7491; National Kiwifruit Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act, 7 U.S.C. 7461-7473.

Program Number

10.163

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

The Federal Seed Program prevents mislabeled seed from moving in interstate commerce by providing for random sampling of seeds to insure accurate labeling of seed characteristics. The Plant Variety Protection Program offers legal protection to developers of new varieties of plants which reproduce by providing the equivalent of a patent to the plant's developer. The Research and Promotion Programs provide for the collection of an assessment for each commodity covered by statutes to enable the commodity industries to carry out research and promotion activities. It is the responsibility of the Agricultural Marketing Service to assure responsible use of these assessments in meeting the research and promotion objective. The Dairy and Tobacco Adjustment Act authorized the establishment of a National dairy promotion research and nutrition education program. To eliminate deceptive, unfair and fraudulent trade practices in the processing and marketing of food and agricultural products; provide assistance to those striving to achieve this objective. The Pesticide Data Program works with participating States to collect and analyze data on pesticide use and residue levels for selected commodities in the nation's food supply. This program provides statistically based data to Federal agencies for use in making policy decisions for regulatory and educational purposes.

Types of Assistance

ADVISORY SERVICES AND COUNSELING; PROVISION OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES; TRAINING

Uses and Use Restrictions

Assistance provided to assure fair and open marketing distribution system for agricultural products.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Any State government, public and private organization and institution, business and industry, or individual may apply for technical assistance or service. State, trade associations, and universities may be eligible for cooperative agreements.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Any State government, public and private organization and institution, business and industry, or individual may apply for technical assistance or service.

Credentials/Documentation

As provided for in applicable Acts as referred to in the Authorization Section above. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Application 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 Procedure

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Procedures vary as provided for in applicable Acts. Contact appropriate area offices as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Award Procedure

None.

Deadlines

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Not Applicable.

Appeals

As provided for in applicable Acts.

Renewals

As provided for in applicable Acts.

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 in agreements. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: As provided for in agreements.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Audits

Not Applicable.

Records

As provided for in applicable Acts.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: Seed samples tested: Fiscal year 2008, 1,893. Plant variety certificates of protection issued: Fiscal year 2008, 338. Pesticide data samples collected: Fiscal year 2008, 13,000. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

12-2500-0-1-352.

Obligations

(Salaries) FY 08 $29,628,000; FY 09 est $39,913,000; FY 10 est $42,917,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

N/A.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

PA-655 "Export Fruit Acts-Questions and Answers," AMS-592, Facts About Naming and Labeling Varieties of Seed," "The Plant Variety Protection Act," requirements under the Federal Seed Act for Labeling treated Seed," 7 CFR 33-35, 101- 151,201-202; PA-1005, "Farmers Rights Under the Agricultural Fair Practices Act."

Related Programs

10.155 Marketing Agreements and Orders; 36.001 Fair Competition Counseling and Investigation of Complaints

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

See Regional Agency Offices. Regional and local offices are listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office

David Shipman 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20250 Phone: 202-720-4276

Web Site Address

http://www.ams.usda.gov.

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not Applicable.