Steps of the Rulemaking Process for the National Federal Milk Marketing Order Pricing Formula Hearing
The following reflect the steps followed for this rulemaking process. The current step in process is indicated in bold.
USDA Announces Results of the Oregon and Washington Pear Marketing Order Referendum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that in a referendum held May 13-27, 2024, producers in the federal marketing order for pears grown in Oregon and Washington approved lowering the voting requirement for changes to the fresh pear handling regulations from the current 80% in favor to 75% in favor.