Feds Give California Almonds Extra Time Before the Trash
Published Date: 3/9/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
California almond growers and handlers get more time to handle inedible almonds! The deadline to dispose of almonds that can’t be eaten is extended from September 30 to November 30, and this change will last indefinitely. This gives everyone extra breathing room to manage their crops without rushing, helping keep the almond market smooth and steady.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Deadline pushed 60 days later
If you grow or handle California almonds, the deadline to deliver inedible kernels is extended from September 30 to November 30, a 60-day change that will remain in place indefinitely. This change applies to the Federal marketing order for California almonds and affects about 7,600 growers and about 100 handlers named in the rulemaking record.
No new paperwork required
The proposed rule says it would not add any new reporting or recordkeeping requirements and would not change existing OMB-approved information collections for the Order. If adopted, growers and handlers would not face additional federal paperwork from this deadline change.
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