15 Sep 2025
🍐Increased Assessment Rate for Fresh Pears in Oregon and Washington
Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Increased Assessment Rate for Fresh Pears
Summary
This final rule implements a recommendation from the Fresh Pear Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2024-2025 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.468 to $0.516 per 44-pound standard box or equivalent for fresh "summer/fall" pears and fresh "winter" pears grown in Oregon and Washington. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Agricultural Marketing Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The increased assessment rate for fresh pears from $0.468 to $0.516 per box directly impacts pear handlers and may affect pricing, profitability, and operational budgets for businesses involved in pear production and sales in Oregon and Washington.