SOYBEAN MARKETING ORDER

ATCP 145.01   Definitions.

ATCP 145.02   Purpose.

ATCP 145.03   Districts.

ATCP 145.04   Marketing board.

ATCP 145.05   Applicability of order.

ATCP 145.06   Assessments.

ATCP 145.07   Refunds.

ATCP 145.08   Reports.

ATCP 145.09   Violations.

Ch. ATCP 145 Note Note: Chapter Ag 145 was renumbered chapter ATCP 145 under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., Stats., Register, April, 1993, No. 448.

ATCP 145.01 ATCP 145.01 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

ATCP 145.01(1) (1) “Affected producer” means any individual, partnership, corporation, or other business entity engaged as an owner or tenant in the growing of soybeans within this state and selling soybeans in commercial channels.

ATCP 145.01(2) (2) “Bushel” means 60 pounds of soybeans.

ATCP 145.01(3) (3) “District” means an area of the state as defined in s. ATCP 145.03 from which representatives are elected to serve on the marketing board.

ATCP 145.01(4) (4) “Handler” means any person including a dealer, agent, or producer engaged in the business of buying soybeans from affected producers and placing the soybeans into commercial channels.

ATCP 145.01(5) (5) “Marketing board” or “board” means a ch. 181, Stats., non-stock corporation consisting of affected producers elected to serve as board members and having the duties described in this order.

ATCP 145.01(6) (6) “Producer-handler” means an affected producer who sells soybeans to a non-resident handler.

ATCP 145.01(7) (7) “Secretary” means the secretary of the state of Wisconsin department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection.

ATCP 145.01(8) (8) “Soybeans” means all varieties of Glycine max or Glycine soya.

ATCP 145.01 History History: Cr. Register, August, 1983, No. 332, eff. 9-1-83.

ATCP 145.02 ATCP 145.02 Purpose.

ATCP 145.02(1) (1) The primary objective of this marketing order is to expand and maintain sales of soybeans. This includes the development of new products and new markets; improving methods and practices related to producing, processing, or marketing soybeans; and educational programs for producers, handlers, or consumers relating to the quality or nutritional value of soybeans or soybean products.

ATCP 145.02(2) (2) Funds collected under this order may be used by the marketing board to meet one or more objectives described in this order. Funds may be used by the marketing board to jointly sponsor projects with any private or public organization to meet the objectives of this order.

ATCP 145.02 History History: Cr. Register, August, 1983, No. 332, eff. 9-1-83.

ATCP 145.03 ATCP 145.03 Districts.

ATCP 145.03(1) (1) The state shall be divided into 7 districts for purposes of electing affected producers to the marketing board. The following counties shall initially constitute the respective districts:

ATCP 145.03(1)(a) (a) District 1. Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Burnett, Chippewa, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Florence, Forest, Iron, Kewaunee, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Shawano, Taylor, Vilas, Washburn, and Waupaca counties.