Real-Time Monitoring of Commodity Promotion & Agricultural Marketing Regulations
Commodity promotion and agricultural marketing covers the services involved in moving an agricultural product from the farm to the consumer. In the U.S., the Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture has commodity promotion programs for cotton, dairy, fruit and vegetable, livestock and seed, poultry, and tobacco products. These programs provide testing, standardization, grading and market news services, oversee marketing agreements and orders, administer research and promotion programs, and purchase commodities for federal food programs.
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Understanding Commodity Promotion & Agricultural Marketing
Commodity promotion and agricultural marketing represent crucial facets in the agricultural supply chain in the United States. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture plays a pivotal role in this domain. Their mission involves facilitating the marketing of U.S. agricultural products, from farm to consumer, creating a vital link that determines the efficiency and profitability of agricultural enterprises.
The AMS administers commodity promotion programs for a variety of products including cotton, dairy, fruits and vegetables, livestock and seed, poultry, and tobacco. These programs are essential because they offer testing, standardization, grading, and market news services. Additionally, they oversee marketing agreements and orders, administer crucial research and promotion programs, and manage commodity purchases for federal food initiatives.
Why Monitoring Matters
Keeping abreast of updates to commodity promotion and agricultural marketing regulations is vital for numerous stakeholders:
- Food Industry Professionals: For those in food production or processing, understanding standardized grading and testing changes can affect compliance and marketing strategies.
- Educational Administrators and Researchers: Educators and researchers focusing on agricultural economics need current data to track industry trends and inform curriculum development.
- State and Federal Agency Officials: These officials need to ensure alignment with federal mandates and seize funding opportunities for state programs.
- Nonprofit Directors: Directors of nutrition-focused nonprofits might need to align their programs with the latest federal food initiatives to optimize resources and funding.
Insights on Recent Trends
The landscape of commodity promotion and agricultural marketing is continually evolving. Recent trends indicate an increasing emphasis on sustainable and organic products, influencing funding allocations and research grants. Moreover, regulatory updates can have direct impacts on trade and international market agreements, especially for those navigating complex export regulations.
The Impact of Regulations
Regulations within commodity promotion and marketing can influence:
- Trade Dynamics: Amendments to marketing orders can impact export opportunities for various commodities.
- Research and Innovation: Access to new research funding shapes the future of agricultural technologies.
- Federal Food Programs: Updates to commodity purchasing programs can affect food security initiatives.
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Latest Documents
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This document delays the effective date of the January 21, 2025, final rule revising the regulations related to the Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order (Order). The amendments included an added definition for par...
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Rule | Feb 10, 2025 |
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This final rule implements clarifying amendments to the Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order (Order). The amendments include an added definition for partnership; clarification of the nominations process; clarifica...
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Rule | Jan 21, 2025 |
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This document proposes to establish an industry-funded promotion, research, and information program for natural grass sod products. The proposed program, the Natural Grass Sod Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order), was submitted to the U...
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Proposed Rule | Dec 10, 2024 |
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This rule establishes procedures for conducting a referendum to determine whether issuance of the proposed Natural Grass Sod Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order) is favored by natural grass sod producers. The procedures will also be use...
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Rule | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Notice | Oct 22, 2024 | |
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The results of the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) Request for Referendum indicate that too few soybean producers wanted a referendum on the Soybean Promotion and Research Order (Order) for one to be conducted. The Request for Referendum was c...
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Notice | Oct 01, 2024 |
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This agenda provides summary descriptions of significant and not significant regulations being developed in agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in conformance with Executive Orders 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review," 13563, "Im...
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Proposed Rule | Aug 16, 2024 |
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This final rule implements recommendations from the Softwood Lumber Board (Board) to modify the membership by adding alternate positions for certain seats and a public member. In addition to these Board recommended changes, Harmonized Tariff Schedule...
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Rule | Jul 18, 2024 |
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The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposes multiple clarifying amendments to the Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order (Order). The amendments include revising the definition of importer; adding a definition...
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Proposed Rule | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Notice | Jun 14, 2024 | |
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of and revision to the currently ap...
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Notice | Jun 11, 2024 |
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This final rule amends the U.S. Department of Agriculture's civil monetary penalty regulations by making inflation adjustments as mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015.
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Rule | Jun 07, 2024 |
| Notice | May 17, 2024 | |
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Notice is hereby given of a referendum to be conducted among eligible producers and importers of pecans to determine whether they favor continuance of the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) regulations regarding a national pecan research and prom...
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Proposed Rule | Apr 11, 2024 |
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This proposal invites comments on the modification of the membership of the Softwood Lumber Board (Board) established under the Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order (Order). This action would modify t...
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Proposed Rule | Feb 21, 2024 |
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This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible producers of peanuts to determine whether they favor continuance of the Agriculture Marketing Service's (AMS) regulations regarding a national peanut research and promotion program.
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Proposed Rule | Feb 20, 2024 |
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This agenda provides summary descriptions of significant and not significant regulations being developed in agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in conformance with Executive Orders (E.O.) 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review," 135...
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Proposed Rule | Feb 09, 2024 |
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The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces that soybean producers may request a referendum to determine if producers want the Secretary to conduct a referendum on the Soybean Promotion and Research Order (Order), as authorized under the Soybe...
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Notice | Feb 02, 2024 |
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of and revision to the currently ap...
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Notice | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Notice | Dec 07, 2023 |