Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Modification of the Handling Regulation for Area No. 2
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2013-04-23 · Effective 2013-04-24 · 78 FR 23829
Document
Document number
2013-09472
Federal Register citation
78 FR 23829
CFR reference
7 CFR 948
Type
Rule
Action
Affirmation of interim rule as final rule.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2013-04-23
Effective date
2013-04-24
USDA docket
Doc. No. AMS-FV-12-0043
Abstract
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that modified the grade requirements for potatoes handled under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. The interim rule relaxed the minimum grade requirement for size B and 1-inch to 1\3/4\-inch diameter round, red- skinned potatoes handled under the marketing order from U.S. No. 1 to U.S. Commercial. This change is expected to facilitate the handling and marketing of the Area No. 2 potato crop, provide producers and handlers with increased returns, and supply consumers with increased potato purchasing options.