Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Modification of the Handling Regulation for Area No. 2
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2009-08-04 · Effective 2009-08-05 · 74 FR 38504
Document
Document number
E9-18539
Federal Register citation
74 FR 38504
CFR reference
7 CFR 948
Type
Rule
Action
Affirmation of interim final rule as final rule.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2009-08-04
Effective date
2009-08-05
USDA docket
Doc. No. AMS-FV-08-0094
Abstract
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that modified the minimum size requirement under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. For most long potato varieties, the interim final rule changed the minimum size requirement from 2 inches in diameter to 1\7/8\ inches in diameter and removed the minimum weight requirement. The change is expected to improve the marketing of Colorado Area No. 2 potatoes while increasing returns to producers and potato supplies to consumers.