WASHINGTON — The USDA's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is reducing inspection and weighing service fees by 5 percent, which began on Jan. 1. The reduction will remain in effect until further notice.
“Due to the continuation of high grain exports, The Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) operating reserve exceeds 4 ½ months of operating expenses. FGIS also reviewed tonnage fees and the tonnage fees were adjusted to reflect fiscal year 2016 costs and a five year average of export tons,” said GIPSA Administrator Larry Mitchell.
In 2015, the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA) was amended by the Agriculture. . .
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