Stay ahead of regulatory changes impacting the Far West spearmint oil industry. This course delivers in-depth coverage of the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s proposed rule for the 2025-2026 marketing year, setting salable quantities and allotment percentages for both Scotch and Native spearmint oils produced in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and parts of Nevada and Utah. Learn how these changes affect production, supply management, price stability, and compliance for growers, handlers, and stakeholders. The course also details the public comment process, economic considerations, and what drives these annual policy updates.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Explain the purpose and goals of the proposed rule for spearmint oil volume regulation.
* Describe the process for establishing salable quantities and allotment percentages.
* Identify the proposed changes for the 2025-2026 marketing year for both Scotch and Native spearmint oil.
* Understand the economic and regulatory impacts of the proposed rule, especially for small entities.
* Recognize the importance of public participation and how to submit comments or feedback.
* Anticipate potential changes to the rule based on stakeholder input.
