Irish Potatoes Grown in Washington: Handling Regulations for Yellow Fleshed and White Types of Potatoes
Docket Number: AMS-FV-14-0026
Effective: August 28, 2014
Summary
The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that extended the temporary exemption of yellow fleshed and white skin (white types) potatoes from minimum quality, maturity, pack, marking, and inspection requirements under the Washington potato marketing order through the 2014-2015 and subsequent fiscal periods. This rule is expected to reduce overall industry expenses and increase net returns to producers and handlers while continuing to give the industry the opportunity to explore alternative marketing strategies.
Contact
Teresa Hutchinson, Marketing Specialist, or Gary Olson, Regional Director
Northwest Marketing Field Office, Marketing Order and Agreement Division
Fruit and Vegetable Program, AMS, USDA
Telephone: (503) 326-2724
Fax: (503) 326-7440
Supporting Documents