Spearmint Oil Produced in the Far West: Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages for the 2025-2026 Marketing Year
Summary
The federal government is setting limits on how much spearmint oil can be sold and how it will be distributed among producers in the western United States for the 2025-2026 year. This rule helps manage the spearmint oil market by controlling supply, which can affect prices for producers and the cost of mint-flavored products for consumers.
Key Points
- 1The U.S. Department of Agriculture is establishing maximum amounts of spearmint oil that can be legally sold during the 2025-2026 marketing year
- 2The rule divides the allowed spearmint oil supply among different producers based on their historical production levels (called allotment percentages)
- 3This regulation only affects spearmint oil producers in western states, primarily those growing and processing spearmint crops
- 4Producers and the public have until October 28, 2025 to submit comments or objections to this proposed rule
- 5These controls are designed to stabilize the spearmint oil market and support fair pricing for U.S. farmers
Key Dates
September 25, 2025
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