S ection two explains the United States export grain inspection system as administered by the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS). All grain that is exported from the United States, with a few exceptions, must be inspected by FGIS to assure that it meets the quality standards required in the export contract.

This section is reprinted with the permission of U.S. Wheat Associates from “Overview of U.S. Wheat Inspection”  originally published by U.S. Wheat Associates in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, Federal Grain Inspection Service.  Revised September 2007
 

• Wheat Class Descriptions
• Wheat Production, Distribution, and Exports
• Federal Grain Inspection Service
• Official Weighing Services
• Official Inspection Services
• Determining Wheat Quality
• Grade Designations
• Uniform Inspection Plan (Cu-Sum) And Optional Factors
• Discrepancy Report Process

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