Business · 10/02/2026Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee Proposes Decrease in Onion Assessment Rate

Summary

The Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee recommends reducing the assessment rate for onions grown in certain Idaho and Malheur County areas from $0.07 to $0.05 per hundredweight, effective for the 2025-2026 fiscal period and beyond.

Original source language: Federal Register — Agriculture DepartmentOpen original release →

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