USDA Sets Dates for Honey Packers and Importers Research and Promotion Program Continuance Referendum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced today that it will conduct a referendum Aug. 8-26, 2022, for eligible first handlers and importers of honey or honey products to decide whether to continue the Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order.
Listening Session - Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards
Location
Virtual
August 19, 12:00pm ET
August 19, 2:00pm ET
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), National Organic Program (NOP) will host a public listening session, or public hearing, for stakeholders to share their comments on regulatory requirements for organic livestock and poultry standards. This session is being held during the open public comment period for the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) proposed rule.
Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington: Increased Assessment Rate for Fresh Pears
Docket Number: AMS-SC-21-0069
Effective Date: June 21, 2022
Summary
This rule implements a recommendation from the Fresh Pear Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2021-22 and subsequent fiscal periods. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.
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