Avocados Grown in South Florida and Imported Avocados; Change in Maturity Requirements
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2026-03-09 · Effective 2026-04-08 · 91 FR 11131
Document
Document number
2026-04584
Federal Register citation
91 FR 11131
CFR reference
7 CFR 915
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2026-03-09
Effective date
2026-04-08
USDA docket
Doc. No. AMS-SC-23-0084
Abstract
This final rule implements a recommendation from the Avocado Administrative Committee (Committee) to change the maturity requirements under the marketing order for avocados grown in South Florida. This action updates the avocado maturity shipping schedule to allow certain sizes and weights of the Beta avocado variety to be shipped earlier than is currently allowed. This action also makes a corresponding change to the avocado import regulation, as required under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937.