19 Sep 2025
🌰Decreased Assessment Rate for Pistachios in Key Producing States
Pistachios Grown in California, Arizona, and New Mexico; Decreased Assessment Rate
Summary
This final rule implements a recommendation from the Administrative Committee for Pistachios (Committee) to decrease the assessment rate established for the 2024-2025 and subsequent production years from $0.0007 to $0.0003 per pound of assessable pistachios handled under the marketing order. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Agricultural Marketing Service
Business Impact
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The text outlines a decrease in the assessment rate for pistachios from $0.0007 to $0.0003 per pound, impacting cost structures for handlers and potentially affecting pricing for producers. This regulatory change is important for financial planning and compliance within the pistachio industry.