Stay Ahead of Regulatory Changes in the Tomato Industry
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Tomatoes might be a popular kitchen staple, but for those in the agricultural, food production, and trade sectors, they represent a complex and dynamic regulatory challenge. Monitoring tomato-related policies and regulations in the Federal Register is crucial for businesses aiming to manage compliance risk, navigate policy shifts, and keep up with industry standards.
Why Monitor Tomato Regulations?
Professionals in agriculture, food safety, and trade heavily rely on Federal Register updates to avoid regulatory penalties, adapt to policy iterations, and mitigate risks associated with rule changes. Here’s why it matters:
- Agricultural Producers: Growers must adhere to USDA guidelines on pest control, pesticide use, and safety standards to avoid fines and ensure crop marketability.
- Food Safety Specialists: Ensuring compliance with FDA’s food safety modernization act related regulations can prevent product recalls and enhance consumer trust.
- Supply Chain Managers: Changes in import/export regulations by the USDA or trade tariffs can significantly impact cost structures and logistics.
- Environmental Policy Advocates: Monitoring sustainability-related rule proposals can aid in advancing eco-friendly practices in tomato production.
Understanding the Regulatory Landscape
With regulations evolving rapidly, staying informed about the latest updates could mean the difference between thriving and facing costly penalties. Recent trends indicate:
- Increased Focus on Sustainability: There's a growing emphasis on reducing the environmental footprint of agriculture, including incentives for organic production and regenerative agriculture practices.
- Food Safety Enhancements: New protocols under the FDA’s guidelines focus on preventive controls and standards for safeguarding the food supply chain.
- Trade and Tariff Adjustments: Shifts in trade policies could affect market access and pricing structures, crucial for international operations.
How FedMonitor Simplifies Compliance
Navigating the intricate web of federal regulations can be daunting, but AI-powered solutions like FedMonitor make it streamlined and efficient:
- Personalized Alerts: Receive updates relevant only to your specific industry needs—be it sustainability practices, food safety laws, or trade regulations.
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Why Choose FedMonitor?
By leveraging FedMonitor, stakeholders such as industry consultants, regulatory compliance officers, and agricultural managers can maintain vigilance with minimal effort, ensuring they're always a step ahead. This proactive approach not only protects against penalties but also fosters a strategic advantage by turning regulatory awareness into business opportunities.
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This rulemaking implements a recommendation from the Florida Tomato Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2023-2024 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.025 to $0.035 per 25-pound container of tomatoes or equivale...
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Rule | Jul 03, 2024 |
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This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Florida Tomato Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2023-2024 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.025 to $0.035 per 25-pound container of tomatoes or...
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Proposed Rule | Mar 07, 2024 |
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The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is withdrawing the proposed rule to terminate the Federal marketing order regulating the handling of onions grown in South Texas and the rules and regulations issued thereunder, and the proposed corresponding...
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Proposed Rule | Feb 21, 2023 |
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This final rule adjusts the number of member seats apportioned to each district represented on the Florida Tomato Committee (Committee). The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking this action due to a 2020 amendment to the marketing order for tom...
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Rule | Oct 15, 2021 |
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This rule invites comments on the proposed termination of the Federal marketing order regulating the handling of onions grown in South Texas and the rules and regulations issued thereunder. A corresponding change would be made to the onion import reg...
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Proposed Rule | Aug 05, 2021 |
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This proposed rule would adjust the number of member seats apportioned to each district represented on the Florida Tomato Committee (Committee). The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking this action based on an amendatory change to the marketing...
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Proposed Rule | Jun 28, 2021 |
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture withdraws a proposed rule recommended by the Florida Tomato Committee (Committee) to revise the exemption, container, and definition sections under the Marketing Order's handling requirements and to update language...
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Notice | Apr 15, 2021 |
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This final rule amends Marketing Order No. 966, which regulates the handling of Florida Tomatoes. The amendments will change the Florida Tomato Committee's (Committee) size, length of the terms of office, and quorum requirements.
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Rule | Nov 16, 2020 |
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This proposed rule invites comment on recommendations from the Florida Tomato Committee (Committee) to change the handling requirements in the Marketing Order regulating the handling of tomatoes grown in Florida. This action would revise the exemptio...
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Proposed Rule | Jun 09, 2020 |
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This final rule changes the reporting requirements for certain Irish potatoes, tomatoes, and onions regulated under section 608e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (section 8e). With this change, importers of those regula...
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Rule | Mar 06, 2020 |
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This rulemaking proposes amendments to Marketing Order No. 966, which regulates the handling of tomatoes grown in Florida. The proposed amendments would change the Florida Tomato Committee's (Committee) size, length of the terms of office, and quorum...
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Proposed Rule | Feb 21, 2020 |
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This rule implements a recommendation from the Florida Tomato Committee (Committee) to change the handling regulations under the marketing order regulating the handling of tomatoes grown in Florida. This action removes the standard weight requirement...
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Rule | Nov 04, 2019 |
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This proposed rule invites comments on proposed amendments to Marketing Order No. 966, which regulates the handling of tomatoes grown in Florida. The proposed amendments would change the Florida Tomato Committee's (Committee) size, length of the term...
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Proposed Rule | Oct 01, 2019 |
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This rule implements a recommendation from the Florida Tomato Committee (Committee) to redistrict and reapportion producer representation on the Committee currently prescribed under the marketing order for tomatoes grown in Florida. This action will...
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Rule | Sep 26, 2019 |
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This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Florida Tomato Committee (Committee) to redistrict and reapportion producer representation on the Committee currently prescribed under the marketing order for tomatoes grown in Florida. Thi...
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Proposed Rule | Apr 24, 2019 |
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This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Florida Tomato Committee (Committee) to change the handling regulations under the Marketing Order regulating the handling of tomatoes grown in Florida. This action would remove the standard...
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Proposed Rule | Apr 16, 2019 |
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This rule implements a recommendation from the Florida Tomato Committee (Committee) for a decrease of the assessment rate established for the 2017-18 and subsequent fiscal periods for tomatoes grown in Florida, handled under the Marketing Order. The...
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Rule | Apr 04, 2018 |
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This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Florida Tomato Committee (Committee) for a decrease in the assessment rate established for the 2017-18 and subsequent fiscal periods of tomatoes grown in Florida, handled under the marketin...
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Proposed Rule | Dec 11, 2017 |
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The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that updated reporting and notification requirements associated with, and made clarifying changes to, the fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop import r...
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Rule | May 25, 2017 |
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This rule implements a recommendation from the Florida Tomato Committee (Committee) for an increase in the assessment rate established for the 2016-17 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.03 to $0.035 per 25-pound carton of tomatoes handled under th...
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Rule | Mar 15, 2017 |