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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 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.

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The USDA's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has withdrawn an interim final rule concerning the Packers and Stockyards Act.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.