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A similar order, issued in 1977, although favored by 56.4 per cent of voting producers, did not receive the required two-thirds approval. Since that time, the Beef Research and Information Act has been amended by Congress so that a majority of producers will be sufficient for approval of the order.
Following the change in legislation, beef industry organizations proposed a new order. A public hearing has been held in five locations. Based on the hearing testimony, the department issued a recommended decision and order in September.
Producers, may register and vote at their local ASCS offices or by mail if information and ballots are requested in advance.
The order and notice of referendum was scheduled for publication in the Federal Register December 14. Copies of the order can be obtained from the Livestock, Poultry, Grain and Seed Division, AMS, Room 2610S, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. 20250.
Referendum rules can be obtained from local ASCS offices or from the Emergency and Indemnity Programs Division, ASCS, Room 4095-S, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. 20250.
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