🌱USDA Withdraws Natural Grass Sod Promotion Program Proposal
Natural Grass Sod Promotion, Research, and Information Order: Withdrawal of Proposed Rule
Summary
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is withdrawing the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on December 10, 2024, that proposed a new grass sod research and promotion program under the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996. The proposed Order was submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) by Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), a group of natural grass sod producers. AMS conducted a referendum among eligible producers to determine whether they favor establishing a national promotion, research, and information program (Program). After reviewing the results of the producer referendum, a simple majority of industry producers who voted in the referendum are not in favor of establishing a Program, and therefore, the proposed rule is being withdrawn.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Agricultural Marketing Service
Business Impact
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The withdrawal of the proposed rule for the grass sod promotion program affects natural grass sod producers, indicating a lack of support for industry funding and promotion initiatives. This directly impacts potential financial assistance and regulatory requirements for producers within the sector.