Business · 07/06/1995Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

US Pork Industry to Increase Assessment Rate Under 1985 Act

The US Department of Agriculture will increase the assessment rate on porcine animals from 0.35% to 0.45% and adjust the assessment per pound on imported pork and pork products, resulting in a $10 million to $12 million increase in annual funding for the pork promotion, research, and consumer information program over the next 12 months.