F/V advisory committee renewed; nominations open

From today's Federal Register:

Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture.ACTION: Notice of reestablishment of the U.S. Department of Agriculture(USDA) Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee and a request for nominations.
SUMMARY: The USDA reestablished the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (Committee). The purpose of the Committee is to examine the full spectrum of issues faced by the fruit and vegetable industry and provide suggestions and ideas to the Secretary of Agriculture on how USDA can tailor its programs to better meet the fruit and vegetable industry's needs. USDA also seeks nominations of individuals to be considered for selection as Committee members.DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before July 19,2007.ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Robert C. Keeney, Deputy Administrator, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400Independence Avenue, SW., Room 2077-S, Stop 0235, Washington, DC20250-0235; Facsimile: (202) 720-0016. E-mail: robert.keeney@usda.gov.



TK: One citrus industry leader in Florida I visited with yesterday anticipates USDA APHIS may publish in the Federal Register this week the rule on fresh shipments for Florida citrus from regions infested with canker. The rule is expected to be in place by this fall's shipping season, so time is of the essence.