USDA Announces Results of the California Olive Marketing Order Referendum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that olive growers in California have voted to amend their federal marketing order.
The amendment revises the quorum requirement for the California Olive Committee from the current requirement of five producer and five handler members to any 10 committee members or their alternates. Keeping both handler and producer representation, while making it easier to meet quorum requirements, will help facilitate the committee’s ability to respond quickly to the industry’s needs.
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Livestock & Poultry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Catfish, Chicken, Fish Pork, Turkey and Eggs, for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, with the purpose to encourage the continued domestic consumption of these products by diverting them from the normal channels of trade and commerce.
Offers will be solicited in the following forms: