Federal Register #2026-22509

USDA extends referendum voting on Florida citrus marketing order

This USDA notice extends a referendum on whether to continue the marketing order for Florida citrus. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). - Purpose: Eligible Florida citrus producers vote on continuing the marketing order covering fresh-market oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and pummelos. - Eligibility and voting: Eligible voters are producers in the production area who grew covered fruit for the fresh market during the applicable eligibility period. Ballots may be submitted by mail or electronically and must meet the stated delivery requirements to count. Producers who have already voted need take no further action. - Procurement scope: This is a referendum notice, not a procurement opportunity. No products, services, vendors, or OEMs are requested.

Description

The notice extends the voting period for a referendum on whether to continue the marketing order regulating Florida-grown oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and pummelos. The voting period, originally scheduled to close November 9, 2026, now runs through December 1, 2026. Eligible voters are current Florida citrus producers in the production area who produced these fruits for the fresh market between August 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026. Ballots must show proof of delivery by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 1, 2026, to be counted.

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