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 2014-07-03 · Effective 2014-07-07 · 79 FR 37928
Document
Document number
2014-15594
Federal Register citation
79 FR 37928
CFR reference
7 CFR 906
Type
Rule
Action
Affirmation of interim rule as final rule.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2014-07-03
Effective date
2014-07-07
USDA docket
Doc. No. AMS-FV-14-0015
Abstract
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that relaxed the minimum size and grade requirements prescribed for grapefruit under the marketing order for oranges and grapefruit grown the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas (order). The interim rule relaxed the minimum size requirement for grapefruit from 3-5/16 inches to 3 inches in diameter and reduced the minimum grade requirement for small-sized grapefruit. This rule provides additional grapefruit to meet market demand, helping to maximize fresh shipments.