Government's Grain Inspectors Finally Reschedule Their Postponed Meeting
Published Date: 12/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The Grain Inspection Advisory Committee is meeting on January 21-22, 2026, to help improve grain inspection services that affect farmers, grain buyers, and sellers. They’ll discuss how to keep up with changes in the grain market and welcome public comments before and after the meeting. This is a great chance for anyone involved in grain to share ideas and help shape future rules without any cost to participate.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Open, No-Cost Grain Advisory Meeting
The Grain Inspection Advisory Committee will meet January 21–22, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, and will offer a virtual option. The meeting is open to the public and the notice says participation has no cost, giving farmers, grain buyers, and sellers a chance to advise AMS about grain inspection services under the U.S. Grain Standards Act.
Written Comment Deadlines and Process
Any member of the public may submit written comments by emailing the Committee; comments submitted on or before 11:59 p.m. ET on January 9, 2026, will be considered before the meeting. Comments may also be filed within 15 days after the meeting ends and will be posted on the public website.
Oral Comment Registration Rules
Persons or organizations who want to present oral comments must pre-register by 11:59 p.m. ET on January 9, 2026, and may register for only one speaking slot; the Committee will accommodate as many speakers as time permits. Instructions and registration details must be obtained from the contact listed in the notice.
Agenda Topics: Inspection and Technology
The Committee agenda will include regulatory updates, technology modernization initiatives, inspection policies, operational updates, and a presentation on how the agency uses technology for grading other commodities. These topics relate to future grain inspection services and practices that affect farmers, grain buyers, and sellers.
Non-Discrimination and Accessibility Commitments
USDA states it will follow equal opportunity practices for Committee membership appointments and will provide alternative communication means for persons with disabilities; program information may also be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities are directed to contact the State or local agency or use Telecommunications Relay Service at 711.
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