Docket Number: AMS-SC-23-0087
Comments Due: April 29, 2024

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This action decreases the assessment rate established for the 2024 fiscal year and subsequent fiscal years for California olives as recommended by the California Olive Committee. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.

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Docket Number: AMS-SC-23-0047
Effective Date: July 31, 2024

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is terminating Marketing Order No. 929, which regulates the handling of cranberries grown in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island, New York.

In October 2023, USDA administratively suspended the Cranberry Marketing Committee’s authority to collect assessments and reports from handlers after a continuance referendum failed to show producer support.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Swiss Cheese, Instant Nonfat Dry Milk (INDM) and Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) milk for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32.

Potential materials may include:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase PACIFIC FISH PRODUCTS for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Potential materials may include Pacific Whiting 2.0 – 7.0-ounce fillet portion (Material Number 111451) and Pacific Rockfish 2.0 – 7.0-ounce fillet portions (Material Number 111452).

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Potato Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of Aug. 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.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Canned Peaches and Pears for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32.