AMSProposed Rule
Promotion, Research, and Information Order: Natural Grass Sod; Withdrawal
Agriculture
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Summary
The federal government is proposing to stop a program that promoted natural grass sod through research and marketing efforts. This change could affect sod producers and the marketing support they've been receiving from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Key Points
- 1The USDA is withdrawing a federal promotion and research program specifically for natural grass sod
- 2This program previously funded marketing, research, and educational activities to support the sod industry
- 3Sod producers and industry groups will lose federally-supported promotional activities they may have relied on
- 4The withdrawal must go through a formal comment period where the public can share opinions before it becomes final
- 5This primarily affects farmers and businesses that grow and sell natural grass sod for lawns and landscaping
Impact Assessment
If you are a sod producer, this means you will lose federal research and marketing support that has helped promote your products to consumers.
Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope
National
Compliance Cost
None
Who is Affected
Small BusinessesFarmersHomeowners
Key Dates
Published
May 29, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (AMS-LP-21-0028)
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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