22 Jun KGFA organizes coalition support for grain standards act reauthorization
Kansas Grain and Feed Association sent a letter of support regarding reauthorization of the Grain Standards Act (USGSA) to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kansas) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan). The act expires in September. "A properly functioning grain inspection system is critical, and we urge Congress to reauthorize the Grain Standards Act this year," the letter stated. "Despite the significant impacts of tariffs on exports, U.S. commodities have maintained some competitiveness in the international market in part thanks to the premium international buyers place on the U.S. grain inspection system." The letter went on to point out the importance of...