The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. The committee meets no less than once annually to advise AMS on the programs and services it delivers under the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA). Meetings are held virtually or in a hybrid style with participants having a choice whether to attend in person or virtually. Recommendations by the committee help AMS better meet the needs of its customers who operate in a dynamic and changing marketplace.

Export Requirements for Shell Eggs to Canada
January 30, 2019

• Export Procedures – In-Shell Pasteurized Eggs
• Export Procedures – Canada Breaking Stock
• Export Procedures – Inedible Eggs to Canada

When can I submit an application?

The DBI Grant application period is closed.  Applications received after the due date will be subject to the AMS’ Late Applications, Denials and/or Appeal Procedures (pdf).

What are the application requirements?

You can find the requirements for submitting an application in the most recently published Request for Applications. 

• FY 2024 DBI Description of Funded Projects (pdf)
• FY 2023 DBI Description of Funded Projects (pdf)
• FY 2022 DBI Description of Funded Projects (pdf)
• FY 2021 DBI Description of Funded Projects (pdf)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for peanut producers and industry representatives to serve on the Peanut Standards Board.

The board consists of 18 members who represent peanut producers and industry representatives in three regions: Southeast (Alabama, Georgia and Florida), Southwest (Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico) and Virginia/Carolina (Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina). Each region has three producer and three industry representative seats with staggered three-year terms.