Florida Citrus Growers Face Slight Fee Hike for Industry Support
Published Date: 10/1/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
Florida citrus growers will pay a bit more to support their industry starting in 2024. The fee for oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and pummelos is going up from 2 cents to 2.5 cents per carton. This change helps fund programs that keep Florida’s citrus strong and will stay in place until further notice.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Florida Citrus Assessment Increase
If you are a Florida citrus grower, the per-carton assessment for oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and pummelos rises from $0.02 to $0.025 per 4/5-bushel carton for the 2024-2025 and later fiscal periods. The proposed assessment rate would remain in effect indefinitely unless it is modified, suspended, or terminated.
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