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The National Grain and Feed Association is praising the House passage of the fiscal year 2027 agriculture appropriations bill, saying the legislation includes several provisions aimed at strengthening the nation’s grain handling and export system. Among the measures supported by NGFA is a directive for the USDA to develop a contingency plan to maintain official grain inspection and weighing services during future disruptions.
The bill also encourages improved coordination between USDA’s Federal Grain Inspection Service and the Food and Drug Administration to speed approvals for grain reconditioning plans at export facilities when grain lots require corrective action.
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will also maintain key reports and surveys and provide advance notice before making significant changes to data collection programs.
“House’s passage of the agriculture appropriations bill marks an important step forward for America’s grain and feed industry,” said NGFA President and CEO Mike Seyfert.
The bill now moves to the Senate.
NAFB news service
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