WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a proposed rule called: Blueberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Continuance Referendum.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on May 13 by Erin Morris, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.

Summary: This notice directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible producers and importers of highbush blueberries to determine whether they favor continuance of the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) regulations regarding the National highbush blueberry research and promotion program.

For more information, contact Jeanette Palmer, Marketing Specialist, or Alexandra Caryl, Branch Chief, mid-Atlantic Region Branch, Market Development Div...