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Docket Number: AMS-FGIS-24-0055
Dates: An in-person meeting will be held on October 29, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. central and on October 30, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. central. The meeting will be broadcast virtually.
Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee’s fall meeting will be held October 29-30 in Kansas City, Missouri. The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Federal Grain Inspection Service will facilitate the meeting.
In addition to general program updates, agenda topics include:
BACKGROUND
When FGIS inspection services are waived or otherwise unavailable, the current MOU agreement between FGIS and APHIS/PPQ does not allow for phytosanitary certification without a 921-2 form. In case of natural disasters or other interruption of services, there should be a procedure that provides phytosanitary issuance which is required by importing countries.
OBJECTIVES AND DISCUSSION
Periodic Updates for FGIS Inspection Handbooks
Background
The grain inspection industry has been using the same equipment and procedures since its inception in 1976. While these methods have served the industry well over the years, it’s becoming clear that they are not keeping pace with the rapid technological advancements being made within the grain industry itself. This discrepancy is causing issues or holding entities back in terms of staffing, consistency, and accuracy of inspections.
Objectives and Discussion
New technologies are steadily increasing our grain analysis capability. The challenge for FGIS, and by extension, for all participants in the grain market, is to incorporate new technologies or improved operating procedures without creating discontinuities or disruptions in markets. Analytical differences can create instant economic stress if products are revalued or misvalued among market participants.
Date: October 29-30, 2024
Location: National Grain Center, 10383 N. Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64153.
Comments or Questions: Kendra.c.kline@usda.gov
Meeting Materials
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that a referendum on the Soybean Promotion and Research Order will not be conducted. The decision is a result of a soybean Request for Referendum held May 6-31, 2024, through USDA Farm Service Agency County offices.
