Brandon Wipf, American Soybean Association director and soybean farmer from Huron, South Dakota, testified today before the Senate Agriculture Committee during a hearing on reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act.
Wipf emphasized the critical role the law has in supporting U.S. ag exports and protecting America’s reputation as a reliable supplier.
“Our grain standards, backed by the force and weight of the U.S. government, are one of the strongest reputational enhancements available to U.S. soybean farmers,” Wipf said. “The official grain grades provide our international customers with the knowledge that the commodity they receive has been assessed for quality, purity, moisture, and soundness. Should those standards no longer be in place, it would cause chaos in the markets.”
He called on Congress to act swiftly to reauthorize the law before key provisions expire on September 30. He noted that trusted inspection and grading systems are essential for maintaining access to global markets, especially as U.S. soybean farmers go into the 2025 harvest season.
Read Wipf’s full testimony here.
