Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida; Relaxing Size and Grade Requirements on Valencia and Other Late Type Oranges
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2013-05-14 · Effective 2013-05-15 · 78 FR 28115
Document
Document number
2013-11389
Federal Register citation
78 FR 28115
CFR reference
7 CFR 905
Type
Rule
Action
Interim rule with request for comments.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2013-05-14
Effective date
2013-05-15
USDA docket
Doc. No. AMS-FV-13-0009
Abstract
This rule changes the size and grade requirements currently prescribed under the marketing order for oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos grown in Florida (order). The order is administered locally by the Citrus Administrative Committee (Committee). This rule reduces the minimum size requirement for Valencia and other late type oranges shipped to interstate markets from 2\8/16\ inches to 2\4/16\ inches from May 15 through August 31 each season. This rule also reduces the minimum grade requirement for Valencia and other late type oranges shipped to interstate markets from a U.S. No. 1 to a U.S. No. 1 Golden from May 15, 2013, to June 14, 2013, and to a U.S. No. 2 external/U.S. No. 1 internal from June 15, 2013, to August 31, 2013. This rule will provide additional Valencia and other late type oranges for late season markets, helping to maximize fresh shipments.