USDA Sets Dates for Blueberry Research and Promotion Program Continuance Referendum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced today that, as required by law, it will conduct a referendum for eligible domestic producers and importers of highbush blueberries on whether to continue the Blueberry Promotion, Research and Information Order. The referendum will be held Oct. 8-22, 2021.
Specialty Crops Integrated Operating Network (SCION)
The Specialty Crops Integrated Operating Network (SCION) is a new automated business platform that modernizes the way USDA provides specialty crops inspection and audit services.