AMS Proposes Changes to Seed Regulations

The Agricultural Marketing Service plans to update its seed regulations under the Federal Seed Act, the agency said in a proposed rule. “The proposed revisions would add certain seed species to the lists of covered kinds of seed and update the lists to reflect current scientific nomenclature; update regulations related to seed quality, germination and purity standards, and acceptable seed testing methods; and update seed certification and recertification requirements, including new eligibility standards and the recognition of current breeding techniques,” the agency said. Comments are due March 27.