Open for Comment: Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas; Increased Assessment Rate

Agriculture Department — This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Texas Valley Citrus Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2025-2026 fiscal period and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.04 to $0.07 per 7/10-bushel carton or equivalent of oranges and grapefruit grown in Texas. The proposed assessment rate would remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated. (29 days remaining)

Type: comment-period | Source: federalregister.gov

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