Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida; Increase in the Minimum Size Requirements for Dancy, Robinson, and Sunburst Tangerines
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2000-09-25 · Effective 2000-09-26 · 65 FR 57538
Document
Document number
00-24505
Federal Register citation
65 FR 57538
CFR reference
7 CFR 905
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2000-09-25
Effective date
2000-09-26
USDA docket
Docket No. FV00-905-3 FR
Abstract
This rule increases the minimum size requirements for Dancy, Robinson, and Sunburst tangerines grown in Florida. The minimum size requirements increase to 2\6/16\ inches diameter for both domestic and export shipments. The marketing order regulates the handling of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos grown in Florida and is administered locally by the Citrus Administrative Committee (Committee). This rule will help the Florida tangerine industry meet market demands for larger fruit and should help increase returns to producers.