AMSProposed Rule
Changes to Administrative Requirements: Walnuts Grown in California
AgricultureOther
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing changes to how California walnut producers must follow administrative rules and reporting requirements. These changes could affect walnut prices, how farmers do business, and what information the government collects about the walnut industry.
Key Points
- 1The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is updating administrative rules that California walnut growers must follow
- 2The changes may affect record-keeping, reporting, and compliance procedures for walnut producers and handlers
- 3California grows virtually all U.S. walnuts, so these rule changes could impact walnut availability and prices for consumers
- 4The public has until November 1, 2025 to submit comments about whether these changes are a good idea
- 5The final decision will be made after the government reviews feedback from farmers, industry groups, and the public
Key Dates
Published
October 1, 2025
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