Suspension of Marketing Order Provisions: Irish Potatoes Grown in Southeastern States

Docket Number: AMS-FV-11-0027
Comments Due: March 1, 2014
 
Summary
This rule continues in effect the interim rule that suspended the marketing order for Irish potatoes grown in Southeastern states (order), and the rules and regulations implemented thereunder, through March 1, 2014. The order regulates the handling of Irish potatoes grown in Southeastern states and is administered locally by the Southeastern Potato Committee (Committee). The Committee believes advances in farming technology and production quality have reduced the need for the order. When considering the costs associated with continuing the order, the Committee unanimously recommended that the order be suspended.
 
Contact
Dawana J. Clark, Marketing Specialist, or Kenneth G. Johnson, Regional Manager
DC Marketing Field Office, Marketing Order and Agreement Division
Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA
Telephone: (301) 734-5243
Fax: (301) 734-5275
 
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