The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee will conduct its spring meeting on June 11, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m. ET. The meeting will be held virtually. Visit the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee webpage for more information and to learn how to participate virtually.

Agenda topics will include status briefings on recommendations, general program updates and a guest speaker on export trends.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced natural sod grass producers are not in favor of issuing a final rule and establishing an industry-funded program for natural grass sod products. In a referendum, conducted Jan. 13- Feb. 11, 2025, 63.51% of eligible natural grass sod producers voted against establishing the proposed Natural Grass Sod Promotion, Research, and Information Order.