American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) leaders recently urged Congress to reauthorize the Grain Standards Act, according to an AFBF news release.
South Carolina Farm Bureau President David Winkles, in testimony before a House Agriculture subcommittee, said the act will ensure the integrity and reliability of America’s grain trade.
“Our grain inspection system has earned worldwide recognition as being reliable and impartial,” Winkles said.
Farm Bureau believes it is essential to have a contingency plan in place to ensure that official grain inspection activities occur regardless of service disruptions.
“We need to have a reliable third party inspection and grading program for emergency situations to assure both seller and buyer that every contract can be expected to be fulfilled in a timely manner,” Winkles said.