Grain grade rules revised for export contracts
The USDA and Federal Grain Inspection Service announce that grain can be certified as equal to or better than the contract grade when shortages occur. Exporters may substitute higher grade grains without separate certification, easing compliance with No. 2 or better standards. Official export grain grading remains mandatory. domestic trades stay voluntary.
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USDA proposes report change on fruit and vegetable shipments
The USDA plans to switch market news reporting from carlot units to weight based measurements in 10000 pound daily and weekly reports and 1000 hundredweight annual summaries. AMS says the change includes vegetables like artichokes and avocados and aims for faster processing and broader coverage with comments due by July 11.
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