Description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Grain Inspection,
Packers and Stockyards Administration’s Federal Grain
Inspection Service (FGIS) establishes quality standards for
grains, oilseeds, pulses, and rice; provides impartial inspection
and weighing services through a network of Federal, State, and
private entities; and monitors marketing practices to enforce
compliance with the U.S. Grain Standards Act, as amended,
(USGSA) and the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as
amended (AMA). Through these activities, FGIS facilitates the
marketing of grains, oilseeds, and related products.
Resources
| Name | Format | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGIS Annual Report 2016 | HTML | This report is divided into seven sections. After the Introduction, Sections II through V represent program goals, and Sections VI and VII provide information regarding the Federal Grain Inspection Service’s management initiatives and financial position. | Open resource |