AMSFinal Rule
Increased Assessment Rate: Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley, TX
Agriculture
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Summary
The federal government is raising the fees that citrus farmers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas must pay for oranges and grapefruits they grow and sell. These increased fees go toward marketing and promoting Texas citrus products, and the change affects how much money farmers will need to set aside from their sales.
Key Points
- 1Assessment fees (charges) on oranges and grapefruits grown in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas are being increased
- 2These fees fund marketing programs to promote Texas citrus products to consumers and other buyers
- 3Farmers in this region will pay more per unit of fruit sold, reducing their immediate profits
- 4The regulation was issued by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), a branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
- 5Citrus growers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley are the primary group affected by this fee increase
Key Dates
Published
August 27, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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