Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Modification of the Handling Regulation for Area No. 2
Docket Number: AMS-SC-16-0042
Effective: November 28, 2016
Summary
This rule implements a recommendation from the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee, Area No. 2 (Committee) to revise the grade requirement currently prescribed for 11/2-inch minimum to 21/4-inch maximum diameter (Size B) potatoes under the Colorado potato marketing order (order). The Committee locally administers the order and is comprised of producers and handlers of potatoes operating within the area of production. This rule relaxes the current minimum grade requirement for Size B red potatoes from U.S. Commercial grade or better to U.S. No. 2 grade or better. Relaxing this grade requirement will allow area handlers to supply new markets with U.S. No. 2 grade Size B red potatoes and is expected to benefit producers, handlers, and consumers.
Contact
Sue Coleman, Marketing Specialist or Gary D. Olson, Regional Director
Northwest Marketing Field Office, Marketing Order and Agreement Division
Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA
Telephone: (503) 326-2724
Fax: (503) 326-7440
Email: Sue.Coleman@ams.usda.gov or GaryD.Olson@ams.usda.gov
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