AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: ALMONDS GROWN IN CALIFORNIA; AMENDMENT TO THE MARKETING ORDER

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a proposed rule called: Almonds Grown in California; Amendment to the Marketing Order.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 8 by Erin Morris, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.

Summary: This rulemaking proposes an amendment to Marketing Order No. 981, which regulates the handling of almonds grown in California. The proposed amendment would establish the authority to borrow funds from a commercial lending institution.

For more information, contact Taylor Johnson, Marketing Specialist, or Matthew Pavone, Chief, Rulemaking Services Branch, Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 02...