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USDA Certified Information - G 159 Specification (pdf), effective September 2025
Program Contact
Greg Preast
East Texas Meat Processors
1499 US 175
Frankston, Texas 75763
Cell: 703-554-4394
Office: 903-876-2882
office@etxbeef.com
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking public comments on its proposal to revise the U.S. Standards for Grades of Lemons.
AMS proposes amending the standards to add a definition for the term “seedless lemons”. This new definition would not be applied to affect grade.
The Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program (BPMGP) is designed to strengthen and enhance the production and marketing of bison and bison products in the United States through business and resource development, and the advancement of innovative solutions or approaches to support the long-term growth of the Bison sector. The program will be implemented through the award of one or more grants to entities who will make subawards to implement the goals of the program.
What are my requirements for administering my grant?
You must follow the requirements provided in your Notice of Award, which refers to your grant’s General Terms and Conditions. You can find links to each active fiscal year at the Grants Terms and Conditions page.
How do I request a payment?
You must complete and submit the following documentation:
Program Updates
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced the following agencies are designated to provide official services at non-export port locations in specified geographic areas under delegated authority of the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA):
Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee: Ohio Valley Grain Inspection
Illinois and Iowa: Keokuk Grain Inspection Service
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced the approval of three new vision grading instruments for use in its beef grading program.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it approved an assessment increase under the Mushroom Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Program. On July 10, 2025, the Mushroom Council voted unanimously to recommend the assessment increase.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced the 2025-2026 fee schedule for official inspection and weighing services, supervision of official inspection and weighing services, and miscellaneous fees for other services performed under the U.S. Grain Standards Act. The fee schedule will be effective October 1, 2025.
