USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced a proposal to require the authorization of field testing of regulated genetically engineered wheat under permit, instead of under notification, and seeks public comment.

The president proclaimed September 2015 National Wilderness Month, inviting Americans to visit and enjoy our wilderness areas, to learn about their vast history, and to aid in the protection of our precious national treasures.

USDA amended the Conservation Reserve Program regulations to implement provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill, including eligibility requirements for enrollment of grassland and contract provisions for veteran farmers and ranchers, among other changes.

USDA's Rural Business-Cooperative Service issued an interim final rule for the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program that establishes provisions for the loan guarantees available for biorefineries to support the production of advanced biofuels and renewable chemicals and for biobased product manufacturing facilities pursuant to the 2014 Farm Bill.

USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service amended the Water Bank Program regulations to clarify that lands owned by Indian Tribes are eligible for enrollment.

USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service proposed to amend the origin of livestock requirements for dairy animals, by allowing a producer to transition such animals into organic production only once.

USDA amended the conservation compliance requirements on eligibility for certain agency benefits that apply to land that is either highly erodible or wetlands.

USDA seeks public comment on an interim rule that would implement the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program for the restoration, protection, and enhancement of wetlands.

The president issued a governmentwide memorandum on June 20, 2014, creating a federal strategy to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs proposed rulemaking to update and streamline the process for obtaining grants of rights-of-way on Indian land.