USDA Empowers States for Local Grain Quality Checks
Published Date: 4/25/2025
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Summary
The USDA is giving Virginia and Wisconsin official power to handle grain inspections and services under the Grain Standards Act. Plus, new agencies in places like Indiana, Texas, Michigan, Idaho, California, and Virginia are stepping up to help with grain quality checks. These changes make sure grain gets inspected quickly and fairly, helping farmers and buyers without extra costs or delays.
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Virginia and Wisconsin Granted Grain Inspection Authority
The USDA certified the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to provide official grain inspection services under the United States Grain Standards Act. This gives those state agencies formal authority to perform grain inspections and related services for their states.
New Official Agencies Designated in Listed Areas
USDA announced designation of official agencies to provide grain inspection services in the geographic areas: Evansville, Indiana; Lower Northwest Texas; Marshall, Michigan; Pocatello, Idaho; Southeast Texas; Virginia; and West Sacramento, California. These designations let local official agencies perform inspections (at locations other than export ports) to support farmers and buyers in those areas.
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