ATCP 151.06(1)(a)1.i.i. Free from damage or serious damage resulting from external or internal defects as determined under standard procedures in the joint federal-state inspection agreement.

ATCP 151.06(1)(a)2.2. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, not more than a total of 8% by weight of the potatoes in any lot may fail to meet the grade requirements set forth in subd. 1. a., b., d., e., g., h. and i., provided that included in this tolerance not more than the listed percentages shall be allowed for the following defects:

ATCP 151.06(1)(a)2.c.c. A total tolerance of 3% for potatoes which are affected by freezing, southern bacterial wilt, ring rot, late blight, soft rot or wet breakdown, except that not more than one percent of the lot may consist of potatoes which are frozen or affected by soft rot or wet breakdown.

ATCP 151.06(1)(b)(b) Seed potatoes. Wisconsin grade for seed potatoes shall consist of the same grade requirements and tolerances for defects as the Badger State Brand specified in s. ATCP 156.05.

ATCP 151.06(2)(2) Size requirements.

ATCP 151.06(2)(a)1.1. Round shape varieties. Round shape varieties shall have a minimum diameter of 2 inches and a maximum diameter of 4 inches. Lots of potatoes shall contain at least 50% of potatoes which are 21⁄2 inches in diameter or larger or 6 ounces in weight or larger.

ATCP 151.06(2)(a)2.2. Long varieties. Long varieties shall have a minimum diameter of 2 inches or minimum weight of 4 ounces. Lots of potatoes shall contain at least 30% of the potatoes which are 21⁄2 inches in diameter or larger or 6 ounces in weight or larger.

ATCP 151.06(2)(a)3.a.a. When size is specified in terms of the customary sizes of potatoes packed to count in standard 50 pound cartons, the potatoes shall meet the weight requirements for each size designation shown in the following table:

ATCP 151.06(2)(a)3.b.b. In any individual carton, the number of potatoes packed to size shall not vary by more than 5 potatoes above or below the size appearing on the carton for a size of 90 or more. The number shall not vary by more than 4 potatoes above or below the size appearing on the carton for a size of 80 or less.

ATCP 151.06(2)(a)4.4. Size tolerances. In order to allow for variation incident to proper sizing, not more than 3% by weight of the potatoes in any lot may be smaller than the required or specified minimum size, except that a tolerance of 5% shall be allowed for potatoes packed to meet a minimum diameter requirement of 21⁄4 inches or a minimum weight of 5 ounces. Not more than 10% by weight of the potatoes in any lot may be larger than the required maximum size. Where individual samples are used to determine whether a specified percentage of potatoes in the lot meet the specified sizes for round and long varieties, as provided in this paragraph, each individual sample shall consist of not less than one-half of the percentage specified, provided that the average size for the entire lot is not less than the percentage specified.

ATCP 151.06(3)(3) Application of tolerances. Individual samples shall have not more than double the tolerances specified, except that at least one defective and off-size potato may be permitted in any sample, provided that the averages for the entire lot are within the tolerances specified in this chapter.

ATCP 151.06(4)(4) Samples for grade and size determination. Individual samples shall consist of at least 20 pounds. When individual packages contain at least 20 pounds, each individual sample shall be drawn from one package. When individual packages contain fewer than 20 pounds, a sufficient number of adjoining packages shall be opened to provide at least a 20-pound sample. The total number of potatoes sampled shall vary with the size of the lot in accordance with procedures under the joint federal-state inspection agreement.

ATCP 151.06(5)(5) Sprout inhibitor. Potatoes for fresh use marketed after January 1 of any year shall be treated with sprout inhibitor.

ATCP 151.07ATCP 151.07 Wisconsin seal; labeling specifications. The Wisconsin seal of quality shall be applied to packages of potatoes which meet Wisconsin grade standards under this agreement in accordance with the following specifications:

ATCP 151.07(1)(1) Seal design. The Wisconsin seal of quality shall consist of a simulated “ribbon” award of rectangular shape, in which the vertical dimension is 11⁄2 times longer than the horizontal dimension. The bottom portion of the rectangle shall approximate a 30° isosceles triangle with the bases of the rectangle and triangle coinciding. The words “WISCONSIN POTATOES” shall appear across the upper one-third of the seal in large, bold-faced type and be separated from the bottom two-thirds of the seal by a horizontal line extending across the seal. An outline typifying a potato with the word “Finest” in italic type superimposed on the outline of the potato shall appear in the lower two-thirds of the seal. All type or lettering shall be easily readable and so spaced and designed as to present a symmetrical appearance within the Wisconsin seal of quality as illustrated in the official model set forth below:

The seal illustrated in the official model shall be used for reproduction of the Wisconsin seal of quality in labeling packages of potatoes which meet the Wisconsin grade. Illustrated positions of any segment of the seal may not be altered. Any color or combination of colors may be used in printing the seal.