Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Modification of the Handling Regulation for Area No. 2
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2010-01-21 · Effective 2010-01-22 · 75 FR 3333
Document
Document number
2010-1000
Federal Register citation
75 FR 3333
CFR reference
7 CFR 948
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2010-01-21
Effective date
2010-01-22
USDA docket
Doc. No. AMS-FV-09-0055
Abstract
This rule revises the minimum size requirement under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. The marketing order regulates the handling of Irish potatoes grown in Colorado, and is administered locally by the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee for Area No. 2 (Committee). This rule changes the minimum size requirement from 1\7/8\ inches in diameter to 2 inches in diameter or 4 ounces minimum weight for all long varieties of potatoes. This change returns the minimum size requirement to the standard that had been in place prior to the 2008-2009 season, when adverse weather conditions damaged the crop and resulted in the Committee recommending a temporary relaxation in the minimum size requirement.