Below is a link to a document containing frequently asked questions regarding the 2017-18 Handler Withhold Volume Regulation Final Rule. The text in red are the USDA responses to CMC/industry questions. Click to download the Handler Withhold Q&A document
Voluntary Contributions Proposed Rule
Click here to access the proposed amendment to the Marketing Order No. 929, which would permit the CMC to add the authority to accept contributions from domestic sources. Comments for this proposal must be received by June 26, 2018. Instructions can be found within...
2018-19 Producer Allotment Proposed Rule
Download the proposed 2018 Producer Allotment rule that was published in the Federal Register on April 27, 2018. You can also view the document online here. Comments on the proposed rule must be received by May 29, 2018. Following the comment period, it will take...
2017-18 Handler Withhold Final Rule
Download the 2017 Handler Withholding Volume Regulation Final Rule that was published in the Federal Register on April 4, 2018. This is the USDA’s final decision on the 2017 Handler Withhold volume regulation and the rule will be implemented as published. You can...
2018 AL-1 Form
In preparation for a potential Producer Allotment, the CMC must initiate certain procedures including the mailing of a CMC-AL-1 form to all growers on record. All Growers must file a completed CMC-AL-1 form with the Committee by no later than April 6, 2018 to receive...
2018 Winter Meeting
The 2018 Winter Meeting took place February 12 & 13, 2018 in Arlington, VA. CMC 2018 Winter Final Minutes
1/17 Handler Withholding Meeting
A special in-person CMC meeting will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 8 a.m., at the Hilton Boston Logan Airport to discuss the 2017 Handler Withholding proposed rule as published in the Federal Register on January 2, 2018. Click for hotel information and an...
2017-18 Handler Withhold Worksheets & Procedures
Equivalencies Fruit Definitions Guidance for Disposal at Receiving Handler Withholding Conversion (Worksheet) Procedures for Inspections Processed Cranberry Conversion Sheet
10/13 Volume Regulation Conference Call
The CMC will be hosting an open conference call Friday, October 13 at 12:00 p.m. EST to discuss volume regulation details. Download call-in details. Oct 13 2017 Conf Call Minutes
2017-18 Handler Withhold Forms
3rd Party Confirmation Receipt - CONF Certification of Fruit Disposal - DISP Handler Withholding Appeal - APPL Handler Withholding Report - JUN HW Outlets for Excess Fruit Application - OUT Handler Final Withholding Report - AUG