Maintenance Schedule for October 17, 2026

The NFC will conduct system maintenance on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. until 10:45 p.m.

• The Linux and Windows environments may have intermittent connectivitiy on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. due to Windows Monthly Patching.
• The Mainframe will be unavailable on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. due to DISC and OSC maintenance activities.

The Operations and Security Center (OSC) will remain available throughout the entire maintenance period. To reach the OSC please call 1-800-767-9641 or by emailing osc.etix@usda.gov.

All times are stated in Central Time.