California Grape Growers Catch a Break with Lower Assessment Fees
Published Date: 10/1/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
Grape growers in southeastern California will pay less for their yearly fees starting in 2025. The fee drops from 4 cents to 3 cents for every 18-pound box of grapes, saving money for farmers while keeping the program running smoothly. This new lower rate will stay in place until any future changes are made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Grape Grower Assessment Cut
If you grow grapes in southeastern California, the assessment you pay each year drops from $0.040 (4 cents) to $0.030 (3 cents) for every 18-pound lug of grapes. This lower rate applies beginning with the 2025 fiscal period and will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.
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