Feds Ration Spearmint Oil: Uncle Sam Plays Mint Market Cop
Published Date: 9/25/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
Farmers and producers of Far West spearmint oil (in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, and Utah) will have new limits on how much Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil they can sell during the 2025-2026 year. These changes help keep the market balanced and fair, making sure supply meets demand without flooding the market. The new rules kick in for the upcoming marketing year and could affect how much money growers make.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Spearmint Oil Sales Limits 2025-26
If you grow spearmint oil in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, or parts of Nevada and Utah, new limits will be set on how much Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil you can sell during the 2025-2026 marketing year. The rule is intended to keep supply balanced and fair but could change how much money growers make from sales that year.
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