To provide for the establishment of a coordinated program of promotion and research designed to strengthen the position of the pecan industry in the marketplace, to maintain and expand foreign and domestic markets and uses for improved and native pecans and pecan products, and for other purposes.
Pecan Promotion and Research Act of 1989 - Establishes a Pecan Marketing Board to carry out a coordinated program of research and promotion to strengthen the pecan industry's domestic and foreign market position.
Funds such program through: (1) assessment on all pecans produced in, or imported into and marketed in the United States; and (2) deductions from grower payments for sales to a first handler. Authorizes an additional special State assessment.
Provides for a program referendum among growers, importers, and grower-shellers.
Authorizes appropriations.
For Further Action See S.2830.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Nutrition.
See H.R.3664.
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