Posted July 17, 2014
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a
final rule, without change, an interim rule that relaxed the minimum size
prescribed for oranges under the marketing order for oranges and grapefruit
grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas and the orange import
regulation.
The interim rule reduced the minimum size requirement for
domestic and import shipments from 26/16inches to 23/16inches in diameter. This
rule provides additional oranges to meet market demand, which maximizes fresh
shipments.
The effective date is July 17, 2014.
The Federal Register is available here.
