Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Change in Handling Regulation for Area No. 2
other · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 1997-09-26 · Effective 1997-09-30 · 62 FR 50479
Document
Document number
97-25619
Federal Register citation
62 FR 50479
CFR reference
7 CFR 948
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rule with request for comments.
Category
other
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
1997-09-26
Effective date
1997-09-30
USDA docket
Docket No. FV97-948-1 IFR
Abstract
This interim final rule changes the size requirement from a 2 inch minimum diameter or 4 ounce minimum weight to a 1\7/8\ inch minimum diameter for Centennial Russet variety potatoes grown in Area No. 2 of Colorado. The current size requirement for Centennial Russets is larger than the requirement for similar long varieties. This change recognizes the similarity and should provide potato handlers with more marketing flexibility, growers with increased returns, and consumers with a greater supply of potatoes.