AMSFinal Rule
Decreased Assessment Rate: Pistachios Grown in California, Arizona, and New Mexico
Agriculture
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Summary
This regulation lowers the fees that pistachio farmers in California, Arizona, and New Mexico must pay to fund industry marketing and research programs. The reduced assessment rate means farmers will keep more of their revenue while still supporting efforts to promote pistachios and improve growing practices.
Key Points
- 1Pistachio farmers in California, Arizona, and New Mexico will pay lower assessment fees on their crops
- 2The money saved by farmers would have previously gone toward marketing campaigns and agricultural research for the pistachio industry
- 3This change applies to all commercial pistachio operations in these three states
- 4Lower fees could mean slightly lower costs for consumers if farmers pass savings along, though prices depend on many other factors
- 5The regulation was published in September 2025 and represents a cost reduction for the pistachio farming industry
Impact Assessment
If you are a pistachio farmer in California, Arizona, or New Mexico, this means you will pay lower fees to fund industry marketing and research programs, allowing you to keep more of your revenue.
Impact Level
Routine
Geographic Scope
State-specific
Compliance Cost
None
Who is Affected
FarmersSmall Businesses
Key Dates
Published
September 19, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (AMS_FRDOC_0001)
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This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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