Florida citrus growers face a federal referendum on market rules
The USDA is asking eligible Florida citrus growers whether to keep a marketing order that shapes the state's farm-to-table citrus supply.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Agriculture Supply
Key points
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service published a continuance referendum notice on September 18, 2026, for Florida-grown oranges, grapefruit, tangerines and pummelos.
- The documented food chain runs from Florida farms and harvests to grocery shelves and restaurant kitchens, but the supplied records do not quantify consumer-price or menu effects.
- The supplied Federal Register and Regulations.gov records name no company, trade group, lobbying client, payment, contract, grant, ownership interest or referendum result.
- AMS is the documented decider because it is administering the continuance referendum; the next watch point is an AMS-published voting schedule or outcome.
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