Almonds Grown in California; Extension of Inedible Disposition Obligation Deadline

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Agency

USDA

Document Number

2026-04573

Published

March 9, 2026

Effective Date

Abstract

This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Almond Board of California (Board) to extend the inedible disposition obligation deadline prescribed under the Federal marketing order for almonds grown in California (Order) from September 30 to November 30 indefinitely.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026-04573 Federal Register document?

Document 2026-04573 is a Proposed Rule published by the Department of Agriculture in the Federal Register on March 9, 2026. This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Almond Board of California (Board) to extend the inedible disposition obligation deadline prescribed under the Federal marketing order for almonds grown in California (Order) from September 30 to November 30 indefinitely. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/09/2026-04573/almonds-grown-in-california-extension-of-inedible-disposition-obligation-deadline.

Is document 2026-04573 an economically significant rule?

No. Document 2026-04573 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.

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