Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 140 - Marketing
Chapter ATCP 155 - Vegetable grading procedures and grade standards
Subchapter IV - Grading Procedure for Sweet Corn for Processing
Section ATCP 155.32 - Grading procedure

(1) GRADE STANDARDS. Sweet corn shall be inspected for grade using USDA grade standards or alternative standards specified in writing in the procurement contract.

(2) MATURITY DEFECTS. If the maturity classification of a load of sweet corn is determined, it shall be classified only according to USDA standards for maturity. Damage to individual ears in the analysis sample shall be described in terms of defects as set forth in USDA grade standards for sweet corn.

(3) CORN AND TARE WEIGHED SEPARATELY. The corn in the sample shall be weighed separately from the foreign material or tare, and the weights of each shall be recorded on a grade statement.