# Agricultural Marketing Service 12 documents across 9 days of the archive, 5 of them final rules. The five most recent days are below. [HTML](https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/agricultural-marketing-service/) · [the long-form archive](https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/agricultural-marketing-service/archive.md) · [the daily issue](https://downstream.sh/daily/index.md) ## Dates this agency has set that have not yet arrived | Date | Offset | What | Document | Agency | |---|---|---|---|---| | 2026-09-16 | +12d | Takes effect | [Walnuts Grown in California; Changes to Administrative Requirements](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/17/2026-16723/walnuts-grown-in-california-changes-to-administrative-requirements) | Agriculture Department · Agricultural Marketing Service | | 2026-09-24 | +20d | Comments close | [Membership Adjustment of the Mushroom Council](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/25/2026-17296/membership-adjustment-of-the-mushroom-council) | Agriculture Department · Agricultural Marketing Service | | 2026-09-28 | +24d | Takes effect | [Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2024-2025 Crop Year](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/27/2026-17512/tart-cherries-grown-in-the-states-of-michigan-et-al-free-and-restricted-percentages-for-the) | Agriculture Department · Agricultural Marketing Service | | 2026-09-28 | +24d | Takes effect | [Olives Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/27/2026-17511/olives-grown-in-california-decreased-assessment-rate) | Agriculture Department · Agricultural Marketing Service | | 2026-10-19 | +45d | Comments close | [National Organic Program: Notice of Intent To Extend a Previously Approved Information Collection (Strengthening Organic Enforcement) (2026)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/19/2026-16910/national-organic-program-notice-of-intent-to-extend-a-previously-approved-information-collection) | Agriculture Department · Agricultural Marketing Service | | 2026-10-22 | +48d | Comments close | [Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/14/2026-16664/meeting-of-the-national-organic-standards-board) | Agriculture Department · Agricultural Marketing Service | | 2026-10-26 | +52d | Comments close | [Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection for Commodities Covered by the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/26/2026-17376/notice-of-request-for-extension-of-a-currently-approved-information-collection-for-commodities) | Agriculture Department · Agricultural Marketing Service | | 2026-11-03 | +60d | Comments close | [Cotton Research and Promotion Program: Request for Comments To Be Used in a Review of 1990 Amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Act](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18128/cotton-research-and-promotion-program-request-for-comments-to-be-used-in-a-review-of-1990-amendments) | Agriculture Department · Agricultural Marketing Service | | 2027-01-01 | +119d | Takes effect | [Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Modification of Handling Regulations](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/27/2026-17510/sweet-cherries-grown-in-designated-counties-in-washington-modification-of-handling-regulations) | Agriculture Department · Agricultural Marketing Service | ## 4 September 2026 — 1 document [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-04.md) > The Agricultural Marketing Service published a notice requesting comments on whether a referendum is needed regarding five 1990 amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Act. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/agricultural-marketing-service/#s-2026-09-04 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Cotton Research and Promotion Program: Request for Comments To Be Used in a Review of 1990 Amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Act *Notice* — Agriculture Department · Agricultural Marketing Service As provided for by the Cotton Research and Promotion Act Amendments of 1990, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing its intention to conduct a review to ascertain whether a referendum is needed to determine whether producers and importers favor continuation of five specific amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order (Order). This notice invites all interested parties to submit written comments to the Department of Agriculture (USDA or Department). USDA will consider these comments in determining whether a referendum is warranted on the five specific amendments. - **Comments close** 3 November 2026 (in 60 days) 91 FR 56829 · FR Doc. 2026-18128 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-04/pdf/2026-18128.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18128/cotton-research-and-promotion-program-request-for-comments-to-be-used-in-a-review-of-1990-amendments) ## 3 September 2026 — 1 document [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-03.md) > The Agricultural Marketing Service published a notice directing a referendum among Christmas tree producers and importers on whether to continue the national promotion and research program. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/agricultural-marketing-service/#s-2026-09-03 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Continuance Referendum *Notice* — Agriculture Department · Agricultural Marketing Service This notice directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible producers and importers of Christmas trees to determine whether they favor continuance of the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) regulations regarding the national Christmas tree research and promotion program. 91 FR 56612 · FR Doc. 2026-18059 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-03/pdf/2026-18059.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/03/2026-18059/christmas-tree-promotion-research-and-information-order-continuance-referendum) ## 31 August 2026 — 1 document [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-08-31.md) > The Agricultural Marketing Service published a final rule increasing the National Honey Board assessment rate to two cents per pound of honey and honey products, effective September 1, 2026. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/agricultural-marketing-service/#s-2026-08-31 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Honey Packers and Importers; Increased Assessment Rate *Rule* — Agriculture Department · Agricultural Marketing Service This final rule implements a recommendation from the National Honey Board to increase the assessment rate for first handlers and importers from 1.5 cents ($0.015) per pound of assessable honey and honey products to 2 cents ($0.02) per pound of assessable honey and honey products over two fiscal periods. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely until modified or terminated. - **Takes effect** 1 September 2026 (3 days ago) 91 FR 55733 · FR Doc. 2026-17715 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-31/pdf/2026-17715.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/31/2026-17715/honey-packers-and-importers-increased-assessment-rate) ## 27 August 2026 — 3 documents [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-08-27.md) > The Agricultural Marketing Service published three final rules on August 27, 2026, establishing tart cherry percentages for 2024-2025, decreasing olive assessments to $24 per ton, and modifying sweet cherry size requirements. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/agricultural-marketing-service/#s-2026-08-27 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2024-2025 Crop Year *Rule* — Agriculture Department · Agricultural Marketing Service This final rule implements a recommendation from the Cherry Industry Administrative Board (Board) to establish free market tonnage percentages (free percentages) and restricted percentages for the 2024- 2025 crop year under the Federal marketing order for tart cherries grown in the states of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. This action establishes the proportion of tart cherries from the 2024-2025 crop which may be handled in commercial outlets. This action should stabilize marketing conditions by adjusting supply to meet market demand and help improve grower returns. - **Takes effect** 28 September 2026 (in 24 days) 91 FR 55236 · FR Doc. 2026-17512 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-27/pdf/2026-17512.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/27/2026-17512/tart-cherries-grown-in-the-states-of-michigan-et-al-free-and-restricted-percentages-for-the) ### Olives Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate *Rule* — Agriculture Department · Agricultural Marketing Service This final rule implements a recommendation from the California Olive Committee (Committee) to decrease the assessment rate established for the 2025 and subsequent fiscal years from $28 to $24 per ton of assessable olives grown in California. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated. - **Takes effect** 28 September 2026 (in 24 days) 91 FR 55241 · FR Doc. 2026-17511 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-27/pdf/2026-17511.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/27/2026-17511/olives-grown-in-california-decreased-assessment-rate) ### Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Modification of Handling Regulations *Rule* — Agriculture Department · Agricultural Marketing Service This final rule implements a recommendation from the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee (Committee) to update the marketing order regulating the handling of sweet cherries grown in designated counties in Washington. This final rule increases the minimum size requirements for all sweet cherry varieties, except the Rainier, Royal Anne, and similar varieties, commonly referred to as "light sweet cherries." In addition, this final rule removes one row count/row size designation, adds two new row count/row size designations, and revises the title of the table in the marketing order's pack requirements table. - **Takes effect** 1 January 2027 (in 119 days) 91 FR 55233 · FR Doc. 2026-17510 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-27/pdf/2026-17510.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/27/2026-17510/sweet-cherries-grown-in-designated-counties-in-washington-modification-of-handling-regulations) ## 26 August 2026 — 1 document [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-08-26.md) > The Agricultural Marketing Service published a notice of its request to extend an information collection for compiling Market News reports on cattle, swine, lamb, boxed beef, and wholesale pork. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/agricultural-marketing-service/#s-2026-08-26 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection for Commodities Covered by the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999 *Notice* — Agriculture Department · Agricultural Marketing Service 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 the currently approved information collection used to compile and generate cattle, swine, lamb, boxed beef, and wholesale pork Market News reports under the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999 (1999 Act) (OMB 0581-0186). - **Comments close** 26 October 2026 (in 52 days) 91 FR 55065 · FR Doc. 2026-17376 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-26/pdf/2026-17376.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/26/2026-17376/notice-of-request-for-extension-of-a-currently-approved-information-collection-for-commodities) ## Earlier 4 further days are in the [long-form archive](https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/agricultural-marketing-service/archive.md). ## Ask an assistant instead Everything on this page is also a tool call. 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