USDA Solicits Nominations for Members of the USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. USDA is seeking individuals who represent grain producers, processors, merchandisers, handlers, exporters, consumers, grain inspection agencies, or scientists.

The advisory committee meets twice annually. Committee members serve without compensation but are reimbursed for travel expenses. Advisory committee recommendations help AMS advance the needs of grain stakeholders who operate in a dynamic and changing marketplace.

Nominations must be submitted to Anthony Goodeman, Senior Policy Advisor, Federal Grain Inspection Service, at [email protected]by Jan. 29, 2026. Nomination forms are available on the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee webpageon the AMS website. A notice announcing the nomination period with instructions on submitting applications was published in the Federal Registeron Dec. 30, 2025.

For more information contact Anthony Goodeman, Senior Policy Advisor, Federal Grain Inspection Service, at (202) 720-0291 or [email protected].

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