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AMS sheds some produce grades

USDA’s Ag Marketing Service is eliminating some voluntary consumer standards starting in May after its regular review process found they are no longer in use.

The agency says the standards are outdated, conflicting, and burdensome for domestic and international marketing.

The ten crops impacted include some types of broccoli, carrots, celery, sweet corn, parsnips, turnips, Brussel sprouts and leafy greens.