The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment on Biotech labeling. The labeling legislation was passed last year by Congress and gave USDA two years to finalize the regulation. National Corn Growers Association Board member Keith Alverson says not only does the Ag Department need to get going on finalizing the rule but needs to get it done right.

USDA officials say they’re preparing to release the rule later this year. Alverson says the agency has no time to waste.

He says the department is already shorthanded with many vacancies to fill so they need to get going.

USDA officials are hopeful the public comment feedback they get will help them develop a proposed rule governing how food manufacturers disclose when products contain genetically engineered ingredients.