12 Sep 2025
🌴Proposed Decrease in Assessment Rate for California Dates
Domestic Dates Produced or Packed in Riverside County, California; Decreased Assessment Rate
Summary
This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the California Date Administrative Committee (Committee) to decrease the assessment rate established for the 2024-2025 and subsequent crop years from $0.15 to $0.05 per hundredweight for domestic dates produced or packed in Riverside County, California. The proposed assessment rate would remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Agricultural Marketing Service
Business Impact
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This proposed rule decreases the assessment rate for handlers of California dates, directly impacting financial obligations and operational costs for businesses. The shift from $0.15 to $0.05 per hundredweight reduces expenses and may improve profitability for date handlers and producers in Riverside County.