# Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas; Change in Size and Grade Requirements for Grapefruit
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Affirmation of interim rule as final rule. · Published 2014-07-03 · Effective 2014-07-07 · 79 FR 37928
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-15594
- **Category:** marketing-order
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 79 FR 37928
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 906
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/07/03/2014-15594/oranges-and-grapefruit-grown-in-lower-rio-grande-valley-in-texas-change-in-size-and-grade)
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