ARLINGTON, Va. — A major agriculture trade organization is celebrating congressional action on a funding bill that would bolster America’s grain and feed sectors.
The National Grain and Feed Association announced its support on April 29, 2026, after the House Appropriations Committee moved forward with the fiscal year 2027 agriculture appropriations measure.
The proposed legislation contains multiple provisions aimed at enhancing the dependability, openness, and worldwide competitiveness of America’s grain and feed operations, according to the association.
Key elements of the bill would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture to create and execute backup plans ensuring grain inspection and weighing services continue during future disruptions. The measure emphasizes clear operational procedures and input from stakeholders, including export elevators and officially designated agencies.
The legislation also promotes better collaboration between USDA’s Federal Grain Inspection Service and the Food and Drug Administration to speed up approvals for grain reconditioning plans, boosting efficiency at export locations when grain shipments need corrective measures.
Additional provisions highlight the critical nature of uninterrupted grain terminal operations for U.S. exports and reinforce the need for dependable data by instructing USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service to preserve important reports and surveys while giving Congress advance warning before major changes to data gathering programs.
The bill also acknowledges the significance of the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine to America’s food supply by ensuring adequate funding for its operations.
“NGFA commends the House Appropriations Committee for advancing an agriculture appropriations bill that addresses several top priorities for the grain and feed industry,” said NGFA President and CEO Mike Seyfert. “From safeguarding the continuity of export inspection services to maximizing coordination across federal agencies and preserving essential market data, these provisions help ensure that U.S. agriculture remains competitive, reliable, and resilient in the global marketplace.”
The association indicated it plans to continue collaborating with both chambers of Congress as the legislative process moves forward.
