Feds Hike Spearmint Oil Limits for Western Producers' Benefit
Published Date: 6/12/2025
Rule
Summary
Spearmint oil producers and handlers in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, and Utah get a boost for the 2024-2025 season starting June 1, 2024. The allowed amount of Native spearmint oil they can sell is going up from about 679,000 to 731,000 pounds, and the share they can handle rises from 26% to 28%. This means more spearmint oil on the market and potentially more money for everyone involved!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Native Spearmint Salable Quantity Raised
If you are a spearmint oil producer or handler in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, or Utah, the allowed salable quantity of Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil for the 2024-2025 marketing year increases from 678,980 pounds to 731,220 pounds. This change applies for the marketing year that began on June 1, 2024.
Allotment Percentage Raised to 28%
If you are a spearmint oil producer or handler in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, or Utah, the allotment percentage for Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil for the 2024-2025 marketing year increases from 26 percent to 28 percent. This allotment change is effective for the marketing year that began on June 1, 2024.
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