S 1838 · 101th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Agricultural Promotion Programs Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-11-03· Sponsored by Sen. Fowler, Wyche, Jr. [D-GA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
Senate Vote
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House
5
Enacted
Latest: Held at the desk.(1989-11-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Agricultural Promotion Programs Act of 1989 - Title I: Soybeans - Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to issue an order (subject to producer referendum) creating a soybean promotion, research, and consumer education program. Requires any such order to provide for the establishment of: (1) a United Soybean Board; (2) State soybean boards; and (3) a Soybean Program Coordinating Committee. Funds such program through producer assessments. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Cotton - Cotton Research and Promotion Act Amendments of 1989 - Amends the Cotton Research and Promotion Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to propose and implement alternative cotton handler orders upon request by a cotton producer or producer organization, subject to producer referenda of approval. Requires each alternative order to establish a Cotton Board to administer the order. Title III: Pecans - Pecan Promotion and Research Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary to issue orders to pecan growers, handlers, and importers with respect to pecan promotion and research. Requires any such order to establish a Pecan Marketing Board to carry out a co…

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Cosponsors (14)

6 Democrats8 Republicans