AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: KIWIFRUIT GROWN IN CALIFORNIA; CONTINUANCE REFERENDUM

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a proposed rule called: Kiwifruit Grown in California; Continuance Referendum.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on May 11 by Erin Morris, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.

Summary: This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible California kiwifruit growers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of kiwifruit grown in California.

For more information, contact Kathie Notoro, Marketing Specialist, or Abigail Maharaj, Branch Chief, West Region Branch, Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 2202 Monterey Street, Suite 102B, Fresno, CA 93721-3129; T...