The 2002 Farm Bill requires that all peanuts marketed in the United States be inspected and graded by federal inspectors or federally licensed state inspectors. The Farm Bill initiated USDA to appoint a new Peanut Standards Board of industry members. USDA consults with the Board on quality and handling standards for domestically produced and imported peanuts. [2002 Farm Bill] [News Release]

For more information, contact: Kenneth Johnson, Regional Manager, Marketing Order Administration Branch Marketing Field Office, 4700 River Road, Unit 155, Suite 2A04, Riverdale Park, Maryland 20737-1227. Telephone: 301.734.5246. FAX: 301.734.5275. Email: kenneth.johnson@usda.gov.