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AMS Announces 2026/2027 Rates for Grading, Inspection, and Certification Services

The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced the 2026/2027 rates for its voluntary grading, inspection, certification, auditing, and laboratory services: - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) - OEMs and Vendors: - AMS is the sole provider and OEM for these services - Products/Services Requested: - Grading services for meat, poultry, fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy, rice, cotton, and tobacco - Inspection, certification, and auditing services for a wide range of agricultural commodities - Laboratory testing services for agricultural products - Warehouse licensing, inspection, and user fee services under the United States Warehouse Act - Notable Requirements: - Rates are user-funded and set to cover AMS operational costs - Fees for warehouse services remain unchanged from the previous year - Rates are applied at the start of the crop year, fiscal year, or as required by law - Cost-saving measures are incorporated where possible

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The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces the 2026/2027 rates for voluntary grading, inspection, certification, auditing, and laboratory services for various agricultural commodities including meat and poultry, fruits and vegetables, eggs, dairy products, rice, cotton, and tobacco. These rates are user-funded and based on costs incurred by AMS, with some rates increased to cover rising operational costs. The rates will be applied at the beginning of the crop year, fiscal year, or as required by law depending on the commodity. Fees for warehouse services under the United States Warehouse Act remain unchanged from the previous year.

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