Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the Purchase of Dried Fruit (Section 32)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase dried sweet cherry, prunes, raisins, and tart cherry 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.
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Fresh Grapefruit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Grapefruit 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.
Termination of Marketing Order: Washington Apricots
Docket Number: AMS-SC-21-0061
Effective Date: July 27, 2023
Summary
This final rule terminates Federal Marketing Order No. 922 (the Order) regulating the handling of apricots grown in designated counties in Washington, and the rules and regulations issued thereunder. This final rule also removes the Order from the Code of Federal Regulations. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined the Order is no longer necessary to maintain orderly marketing conditions.
USDA Terminates Washington Apricot Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is terminating Marketing Order No. 922, which regulates the handling of apricots grown in designated counties in Washington State. The marketing order was established in 1957 but has been operating without handling requirements since 2014.
Preserving Trust Benefits under the Packers and Stockyards Act
Docket Number: AMS-FTPP-21-0015
Effective Date: July 24, 2023
Summary