USDA Reapportions Membership on the Florida Tomato Committee under the Marketing Order for Tomatoes Grown in Florida

October 18, 2021 USDA FSIS

U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced a final rule that reapportions membership on the Florida Tomato Committee under the federal marketing order for Tomatoes Grown in Florida. This action changes the number of apportioned seats in each district from six to five.

USDA Announces Establishment of the Pecan Promotion, Research and Information Order

January 18, 2021 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the establishment of the Pecan Promotion, Research and Information Order to strengthen the position of pecans in the marketplace, maintain and expand markets for pecans, and develop new uses for pecans.

Vidalia Onion Growers Vote to Continue Federal Marketing Order

February 7, 2020 USDA

The marketing order requires that a referendum be held every six years to allow producers to decide whether the marketing order should be continued. A referendum was held Oct. 7-28, 2019.

Almond Growers Vote to Continue Federal Marketing Order

October 9, 2019 USDA AMS

The almond marketing order enables the California almond industry and the Almond Board of California to regulate almond quality and conduct research and promotion initiatives with USDA oversight.

Cranberry Growers Vote to Continue Federal Marketing Order

July 15, 2019 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that cranberry growers recently voted to continue their federal marketing order program for Cranberries Grown in States of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of New York.