Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas and Imported Oranges; Change in Size Requirements for Oranges
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2014-02-28 · Effective 2014-03-01 · 79 FR 11297
Document
Document number
2014-04603
Federal Register citation
79 FR 11297
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-14-0009
Abstract
This rule relaxes the minimum size currently prescribed for oranges 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). The corresponding change in the orange import regulation is required under section 8e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. This rule relaxes the minimum size requirement for oranges from 2-6/16 inches to 2-3/16 inches in diameter. This rule will provide additional oranges to meet market demand, helping to maximize fresh shipments.