Onions Grown in South Texas; Revision of Rules and Regulations

This rule eliminates all container requirements from the handling regulations prescribed under the South Texas onion marketing order (order) and makes several conforming and formatting changes. The order regulates the handling of onions grown in South Texas and is administered locally by the South Texas Onion Committee (Committee). This rule provides the industry expanded flexibility to use any and all types and sizes of containers, or to ship onions in bulk shipments. This change will help handlers compete more effectively in the marketplace, better meet buyers' needs, and improve producer returns.