Texas Oranges and Grapefruit Assessment Rate Compliance (2024-2025 and Beyond)

Stay current with the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s final rule raising the assessment rate for oranges and grapefruit grown in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. This course guides handlers and stakeholders through the new $0.04 per 7/10-bushel carton rate, compliance steps, and reporting obligations effective for the 2024-2025 fiscal period and beyond. Learn about the calculation process, who is subject to the rule, and the legal or financial risks of non-compliance. Essential resources for small businesses are also provided.

In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the new assessment rate and its effective date.
* Identify who is subject to the assessment and how it is calculated.
* Implement the required changes to ensure compliance with the final rule.
* Recognize the legal and financial consequences of failing to comply with the assessment requirements.
* Access resources and support for compliance.