Grain Inspections Reforms Move Forward

Bills Reinforce USDA's Duty to Provide Grain Inspection Services

Legislation passed by the Senate Agriculture Committee on Thursday fixes a lingering concern following last year's labor dispute at Pacific Northwest grain terminals: That USDA will not step up to fulfill grain inspections quickly enough if the state decides to stop the mandated inspections. (DTN file photo by Nick Scalise)
The Senate Agriculture Committee passed a bill reauthorizing the U.S. Grain Standards Act on Thursday that includes measures designed to avoid interruption in inspection services at export terminals.

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