Business · 12/04/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
USDA Finalizes Rule Decreasing Pistachio Assessment Rate
Summary
The USDA has finalized a rule reducing the assessment rate for pistachio growers in California, Arizona, and New Mexico from $0.0007 to $0.0005 per pound, effective for the 2011-12 and subsequent production years. This change aims to ensure the Committee can cover expenses while maintaining a financial reserve.
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