Uncle Sam Slashes Ohio Milk Price by 10 Cents—Shannon County Out!

2026-19174, Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Pummelos Grown in Florida; Continuance Referendum

Florida citrus growers who produced oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, or pummelos between August 2025 and July 2026 will vote from October 19 to November 9, 2026, on whether to keep the current marketing rules that help manage their fruit sales. This vote decides if the marketing order stays in place, which affects how their fruit is handled and marketed. The results could impact how these growers do business and possibly their earnings.

2026-18731, Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service wants to keep collecting info about bioengineered food labels and make some updates. This affects food producers who must follow these labeling rules. If you want to share your thoughts, send comments by November 13, 2026—no extra costs or deadlines beyond that are changing right now.

2026-18562, Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service wants to keep collecting info about where food comes from by extending their current labeling rules. This affects farmers, food sellers, and shoppers who rely on country-of-origin labels. They’re asking for public comments by November 10, 2026, to help shape any updates—no big cost changes expected, just keeping things clear and official.

2026-18587, Avocados Grown in South Florida; Continuance Referendum

Florida avocado growers will vote from September 21 to October 13, 2026, on whether to keep the current rules that help manage avocado sales in South Florida. Only growers who sold avocados between April 2025 and March 2026 can vote. This decision affects how avocados are marketed and could impact growers’ costs and sales strategies.

2026-18487, Specialty Crop Diversion Programs; Notice of Request for Approval of a New Information Collection

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request approval for a new information collection from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under OMB Control No. 0581-NEW. This action would create new application and notification forms for growers interested in participating in Specialty Crop Diversion Programs for applicable tree, vine, and/or bush commodities.

2026-18313, Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan; Realignment; Withdrawal of Proposed Rule

USDA is pulling back a plan to change how watermelon growers and importers are grouped and represented on the Watermelon Promotion Board. The plan would have cut the number of importers on the board from nine to seven, but the math behind that change didn’t hold up legally. So, for now, everything stays the same, and no new rules will take effect.

Previous: 2026-19173, Establishment of United States Area Navigation Route T-581 in the Vicinity of Missoula, Montana

The FAA fixed a small mistake in the new flight route T-581 near Missoula, Montana, that was first announced in August 2026. This correction cleans up the route details without changing the route itself, so pilots and airlines can fly smoothly starting October 29, 2026. No extra costs or delays are expected—just clearer skies and clearer rules!

Next: 2026-19207, Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation, Make Personal Protective Equipment in America Act Restrictions on Foreign Acquisition (HSAR Case 2024-003)

Starting October 19, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security is updating its rules to make sure important personal protective equipment (PPE) is made right here in the USA. This change affects companies that supply PPE to DHS, pushing them to support American manufacturing and help keep us ready for health emergencies. It’s a smart move to boost local jobs and secure our supply chains without extra costs for taxpayers.