Federal Register #2026-11883

USDA Pecan Marketing Order Continuance Referendum Notice

This opportunity involves a USDA referendum for pecan growers across 15 states to decide on the continuance of the marketing order regulating pecan handling. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Marketing Service - Specialty Crops Program, Market Development Division, Southeast Region Branch - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is not a procurement for goods or services. - Service Requested: - Conducting a referendum among eligible pecan growers in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas - Service line item: Pecan Marketing Order Continuance Referendum - Eligibility Requirements: - Growers must have produced at least 50,000 pounds of inshell pecans on average from 2021 to 2025 or own at least 30 pecan acres - Two-thirds majority by number and volume of growers required for continuance - Unique Requirements: - Ballots must be received by the specified deadline - No products, part numbers, or quantities are being requested - No contract value or competitive procurement aspects, as this is a regulatory action

Description

This notice directs a referendum to be conducted among eligible pecan growers in multiple states to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of pecans. The referendum period is from July 6 through August 3, 2026. Eligible voters are current pecan growers who have produced at least 50,000 pounds of inshell pecans over four years or own at least 30 pecan acres. Ballots must be delivered by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 3, 2026.

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