Missouri No. 1 Apple Grade

PURPOSE: This rule establishes a new apple grade to be used only by Missouri apple growers on apples packed in Missouri. Editor’s Note: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of this rule in its entirety would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. The entire text of the material referenced has been filed with the secretary of state. This material may be found at the Office of the Secretary of State or at the headquarters of the agency and is available to any interested person at a cost established by state law. (1) For apples to qualify as Missouri No. 1 Apple Grade, they must meet the requirements of the United State No. 1 Hail Grade as provided in the United States Standards for Grades of Apples, 7 CFR 51.300–51.323, except that the minimum color requirements for Red Delicious shall be sixty five percent (65%), for Winesap fifty percent (50%) and for Jonathan forty percent (40%). (2) Packing Requirements. (A) Tray-pack apples shall be packaged according to approved and recognized methods for United State packing requirements. Packs shall be at least fairly tight. Tray- or cell-packed apples shall be of the proper size for the molds or cell compartments in which they are packed. The molds or cells shall be packed in a way that no more than slight movement of apples is possible. The top layer shall not be more than three-fourths inch (3/4") below the top edge of the carton. (B) Jumble or face and fill cartons shall be fairly well filled and the minimum net weight of apples in the container shall be thirtyseven pounds (37 lbs.) for Jonathan and forty pounds (40 lbs.) for Red Delicious and Winesap. AUTHORITY: section 265.020, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed March 10, 1981, effective July 1, 1981. *Original authority: 265.020, RSMo 1939, amended 1993, 1995.