inspections

From cattle carcasses to cotton samples, the USDA is rolling out AI grading tools that are lowering costs, cutting wait times, and opening doors for smaller farming operations.

USDA data showed inspections of wheat for overseas delivery declined week to week, while corn and soybean assessments increased.

State law requires annual inspections of egg production facilities, and quarterly (every 3 months) inspections of egg packing plants.

Who inspects your food.  That really depends on what you're eating. The USDA's Gary Crawford tries to clear everything up.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

The Oregon Department of Agriculture reports it has greatly reduced a backlog of food safety inspections this past year.  ODA’s Food Safety Program inspects retail stores, food processors, and nearly all other food-related businesses with the exception of restaurants.  Program Director Stephanie P...

Washington producers work with the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s inspectors before the crops are shipped off across the U.S. and world.   WSDA’s Mike Louisell said there are 200 inspectors working with warehouses examining fruit, potatoes, onions and many more crops.   “They’r...