Onions Grown in Certain Designated Counties in Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon: Decreased Assessment Rate
Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing to lower the fees that onion farmers in specific Idaho counties and Malheur County, Oregon must pay into a marketing fund. This change would reduce costs for these regional growers, potentially making their onions more affordable for consumers.
Key Points
- 1Onion farmers in designated Idaho counties and Malheur County, Oregon would pay lower assessment fees to a marketing program
- 2The reduced fees would lower production costs for these regional growers
- 3This is a proposed rule, meaning the public can submit comments until March 13, 2026
- 4The change affects the onion marketing order, which requires farmers to contribute to promotional and research activities
- 5Lower farmer costs may eventually result in more competitive pricing for onions in the marketplace
Impact Assessment
If you are an onion farmer in designated Idaho counties or Malheur County, Oregon, this means your marketing assessment fees will decrease, lowering your production costs.
State-specific
None
Key Dates
February 10, 2026
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