The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces opportunities for designation for grain inspection services in the Lower Northwest Texas area; the Southeast Texas area; and the areas presently served by the following designated agencies:  Keokuk Grain Inspection (Keokuk) and North Dakota Grain Inspection Inc. (NDGI).

The Federal Grain Inspection Service asks persons or governmental agencies interested in providing official services in the following areas to apply for designation: