# Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas; Change in Size and Grade Requirements for Grapefruit
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Interim rule with request for comments. · Published 2014-02-28 · Effective 2014-03-01 · 79 FR 11295
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-04596
- **Category:** marketing-order
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 79 FR 11295
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 906
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/02/28/2014-04596/oranges-and-grapefruit-grown-in-lower-rio-grande-valley-in-texas-change-in-size-and-grade)
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