GIPSA

USDA GIPSA Withdraws Interim Final Rule on Packers and Stockyards Act

The USDA's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has withdrawn an interim final rule concerning the Packers and Stockyards Act. This withdrawal means that a finding of harm or likely harm to competition will continue to be a necessary element in establishing certain violations under the Act.

GIPSA Amends Mid-Iowa Grain Inspection Territory

The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has amended the geographical territory for Mid-Iowa Grain Inspection, Inc. This amendment follows Mid-Iowa's purchase of Central Illinois Grain Inspection, Inc. and expands Mid-Iowa's service area to include territory previously assigned to Central Illinois.

USDA Grain Inspection Designation Opportunity

The USDA's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is announcing an opportunity for designation to provide official grain inspection and weighing services in specific areas of Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. The current designation for Midsouth Grain Inspection Service ends March 31, 2018, and applications for new designations are being accepted.

USDA GIPSA Opportunity for Grain Inspection Agency Designation

The USDA's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has issued a notice of opportunity for designation for official grain inspection services in Jamestown, North Dakota, and surrounding areas. Interested parties must submit applications and comments by October 5, 2017.

USDA GIPSA Withdraws Proposed Rule on Unfair Practices

The USDA's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has announced it will take no further action on a proposed rule concerning unfair practices under the Packers and Stockyards Act. This decision follows a review of public comments received on the rule, which was originally published in December 2016.

Proposed Posting, Posting, and Deposting of Stockyards

The Department of Agriculture and the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration have issued a notice regarding the proposed posting, posting, and deposting of stockyards. This notice outlines procedures and considerations for these actions within the agricultural sector.

Packers and Stockyards Act Violation Rules

The Department of Agriculture and the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration have withdrawn a proposed rule concerning unfair practices and undue preferences under the Packers and Stockyards Act. This action follows a previous proposed rule published in December 2016.

Packers and Stockyards Act Scope Withdrawal

The Department of Agriculture and the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration have withdrawn an interim final rule concerning the scope of Sections 202(a) and (b) of the Packers and Stockyards Act. This action removes the previously published rule, effective October 18, 2017.

Amendment to Mid-Iowa Grain Inspection Designation

The Department of Agriculture and the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration have issued a notice amending the designation of Mid-Iowa Grain Inspection. This action was published in the Federal Register on September 5, 2017.