Agricultural Marketing Service
05/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/14/2026 04:12
USDA Issues Opportunities for USGSA Designation Applications in Amarillo, North Carolina, Schaal, State Grain and Utah
Date
May 14, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) designation opportunities in Georgia, Iowa, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Minnesota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Utah. In addition, AMS is requesting comments on the quality of services provided by Amarillo Grain Exchange, Inc.; D.R. Schaal Agency, Inc.; North Carolina Department of Agriculture; State Grain Inspection, Inc.; and Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.
Designated agencies work under the supervision of USDA's Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) and are authorized to provide official inspection and weighing services in a defined geographic area.
A description of the geographic areas, instructions for submitting applications and comments, and other information were published in the Federal Register, on May 14, 2026.
For more information, contact Candace Hildreth, Quality Assurance and Compliance Division; (202) 720-0203 or [email protected].
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