Vidalia Onions Grown in Georgia; Revision of Reporting and Assessment Requirements

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule revising the reporting and assessment requirements prescribed under the marketing order for Vidalia onions grown in Georgia (order). The order regulates the handling of Vidalia onions grown in Georgia, and is administered locally by the Vidalia Onion Committee (Committee). This rule continues in effect the change from monthly shipment reporting to weekly reporting. It also continues in effect changes in when assessments are due and how delinquent assessments are handled. This rule provides the industry with more accurate and timely shipment and supply information and facilitates the collection of assessments.