Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas; Change in Size and Grade Requirements for Grapefruit
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2014-02-28 · Effective 2014-03-01 · 79 FR 11295
Document
Document number
2014-04596
Federal Register citation
79 FR 11295
CFR reference
7 CFR 906
Type
Rule
Action
Interim rule with request for comments.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2014-02-28
Effective date
2014-03-01
USDA docket
Doc. No. AMS-FV-14-0015
Abstract
This rule relaxes the minimum size and grade requirements currently prescribed for grapefruit under the marketing order for oranges and grapefruit grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas (order). The order is administered locally by the Texas Valley Citrus Committee (Committee). This rule relaxes the minimum size requirement for grapefruit from 3\5/16\ inches to 3 inches in diameter and reduces the minimum grade requirement for small-sized grapefruit. This rule will provide additional grapefruit to meet market demand, helping to maximize fresh shipments.