Federal Register #2026-09500

USDA Referendum on Blueberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order

This notice announces a regulatory referendum, not a procurement opportunity, regarding the Blueberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) - Purpose: - Referendum among eligible highbush blueberry producers and importers to determine whether to continue the national blueberry research and promotion program - Eligibility Requirements: - Voters must have produced or imported at least 2,000 pounds of highbush blueberries during the specified period - Must be subject to assessment under the Order - Process Details: - Referendum will be conducted by express mail and electronic ballot - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are involved, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement - No unique product or service requirements are specified

Description

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 regulations regarding the National highbush blueberry research and promotion program. The referendum will be conducted by express mail and electronic ballot from July 13, 2026, through July 24, 2026. Eligible voters must have produced or imported 2,000 pounds or more of highbush blueberries during January 1 through December 31, 2025, and must currently be subject to assessment under the Blueberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order.

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