Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal agency responsible for regulations under Agricultural Marketing Service.
50 regulationsOnions Grown in Certain Designated Counties in Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon: Decreased Assessment Rate
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing to lower the fees that onion farmers in specific Idaho counties and Malheur County, Oregon must pay into a marketing fund. This change would reduce costs for these regional growers, potentially making their onions more affordable for consumers.
National Organic Program: 2026 Sunset Review and Substance Renewals
The federal government is reviewing and updating the National Organic Program, which sets the rules for what can be labeled as 'organic' for food and agricultural products. This routine review ensures that the approved substances used in organic farming are still safe and meet modern standards, protecting consumers who rely on organic labels and farmers who follow organic practices.
Modification of Handling Regulations: Kiwifruit Grown in California and Imported Kiwifruit
The federal government is proposing new rules for how kiwifruit grown in California and imported kiwifruit must be handled, packaged, and sold. These rules aim to ensure the fruit stays fresh and safe for consumers from farm to store shelves.
Marketing Order: Onions Grown in South Texas; Hearing
The federal government is proposing new marketing rules for onions grown in South Texas. These rules would establish standards for how these onions are sold and labeled to make sure consumers get quality products and farmers have fair competition.
Cotton Board Rules and Regulations: Adjusting Supplemental Assessment on Imports (2025 Amendments)
The federal government is adjusting fees that importers pay on foreign cotton entering the United States. This change affects the price of imported cotton and could influence costs for clothing manufacturers and consumers who buy cotton products.
Decision and Referendum Order on Proposed Amendments to Marketing Order No. 989: Raisins Produced from Grapes Grown in California
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing changes to rules that control how California raisins are marketed and sold. These rules affect raisin producers and could influence raisin prices and availability for consumers.
Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2024-25 Crop Year: Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.
The federal government is proposing new rules about how much of the tart cherry crop grown in Michigan and other states can be sold freely versus restricted. This regulation affects cherry farmers and could influence cherry prices and availability for consumers.
Marketing Order: Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin; Amendment
This regulation updates federal rules for tart cherry farmers in seven states (Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin) to help them manage production and marketing of their crops. The changes aim to help tart cherry growers work together to maintain fair prices and plan their harvests more effectively.
Decreased Assessment Rate: Grapes Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern California
The federal government is proposing to lower the fees that grape growers in a specific area of southeastern California must pay to support marketing and regulatory programs for their crops. This change would reduce costs for local farmers and could potentially lead to lower prices for consumers buying these grapes.
Increased Assessment Rate: Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Pummelos Grown in Florida
The federal government is proposing to increase the fees that Florida orange, grapefruit, tangerine, and pummelo growers must pay to fund marketing and research programs for these fruits. This could affect fruit prices for consumers and how much money farmers need to spend on their operations.
Walnuts Grown in California Changes to Administrative Requirements
The federal government is proposing changes to the rules that govern how California walnuts are managed and marketed. These administrative changes affect how walnut producers report information and comply with existing regulations, which could impact prices and availability of walnuts for consumers.
Changes to Administrative Requirements: Walnuts Grown in California
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing changes to how California walnut producers must follow administrative rules and reporting requirements. These changes could affect walnut prices, how farmers do business, and what information the government collects about the walnut industry.