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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. In addition, AMS maintains policies and procedures on administrative actions, compliance, and appeal rights. You can find links to each active fiscal year at the Grants Terms and Conditions page and Policies & Procedures Grants Terms and Conditions page.
How do I request a payment?
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.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) designation opportunities in Ill., Ind., Iowa, Md., Mich., Neb., La., Okla., Texas and Wisc.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing to eliminate the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) master scale testing program, effective Sept. 30, 2025. Before finalizing this action, FGIS is seeking public input via the Federal Register notice, published on Aug. 19, 2025.
