🌾Certification of State Agencies for Agricultural Services
Certification of Delegated Authority for Virginia and Wisconsin and Designation Awards for the Geographic Areas of Evansville, Indiana; Lower Northwest Texas; Marshall, Michigan; Pocatello, Idaho; Southeast Texas; Virginia; and West Sacramento, California
Summary
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing the certification of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to provide official services pursuant to a delegation of authority under the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA or Act), as amended. AMS is also announcing the designation of official agencies to provide official services (at other than export port locations) in the geographic areas listed in Table 2, below.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Agricultural Marketing Service
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The document outlines the certification of state agencies for providing official agricultural services under the US Grain Standards Act. This directly impacts businesses engaged in agriculture and export operations as they must comply with USDA standards and may benefit from official certifications affecting market access and operational legitimacy.