USDA ordered to publish detailed grape data annually
H.R. 4205 — Fairness in Vineyard Data Act · Filed by Claudia Tenney (R-NY) · 1 cosponsor · Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct a one-time survey of grape production across all states (measuring acreage, yield, and variety by county) and publish the results publicly within one year. It then mandates annual publication of detailed grape data for the top 5 grape-producing states for three years after that. The bill authorizes $2.5 million for the initial survey and $1.5 million per year for three years of annual reporting.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative mechanism is mandating USDA collection and public disclosure of grape production statistics. It is a straightforward transparency and data-access measure with no hidden provisions or narrow beneficiaries.
What the text implies
- Standardized national grape data may reduce information asymmetries between large and small producers, potentially shifting negotiating power in supply chains.
- Annual publication of top-5-state data creates a public benchmark that may influence investment and planting decisions across the industry.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who it affects
Public access to standardized agricultural data improves market transparency, enables informed decision-making by farmers and consumers, and supports evidence-based policy. The bill imposes no restrictions on citizens and creates no new liabilities or costs to the public.