Pistachio growers will pay less to the committee that markets their nuts

The US Department of Agriculture has approved a lower fee for pistachio growers in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. This means growers will pay less per pound of pistachios to fund the marketing and administrative costs of their industry committee.

This small change reduces the operating costs for pistachio growers in these states. It directly affects their bottom line by cutting a mandatory fee that supports industry-wide activities. The fee cut is permanent unless changed again, providing long-term relief.