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\nAgricultural Marketing Service  \nFederal Grain Inspection Service  \nWashington, D.C.  \nOctober 2020  \nGrain Inspection Handbook  \nBook II  \nGrain Grading Procedures  \nUnited States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Federal Grain Inspection Service  \nProgram Handbook October 2020  \nGrain Inspection Handbook – Book II Grain Grading Procedures Foreword  \nThe effectiveness of the official U.S. grain inspection system depends largely on an inspector’s ability to sample, inspect, grade, and certify the various grains for which standards have been established under the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA), as amended. In view of this fact, the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) published the Grain Inspection Handbook.  \nBook II, Grain Grading Procedures, sets forth the policies and procedures for grading grain in accordance with the Official United States Standards for Grain. The information contained in this handbook is applicable to official grain inspection services performed by FGIS, delegated State agencies, and designed State and private agencies. Persons interested in obtaining official services may contact any FGIS field office or official agency.  \nTrade names are used solely to provide specific information. The mention of trade names does not constitute a guarantee or warranty of the product by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) or an endorsement by the Department over other products not mentioned.  \nIn accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs) . Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.  \nPersons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. , Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc. ) should contact the responsible agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  \nAdditionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.  \nTo file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [program.intake@usda.gov](program.intake@usda.gov).  \nUSDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nCHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION  \nCHAPTER 2: BARLEY  \nCHAPTER 3: CANOLA  \nCHAPTER 4: CORN  \nCHAPTER 5: FLAXSEED  \nCHAPTER 6: MIXED GRAIN  \nCHAPTER 7: OATS  \nCHAPTER 8: RYE  \nCHAPTER 9: SORGHUM  \nCHAPTER 10: SOYBEANS  \nCHAPTER 11: SUNFLOWER SEED  \nCHAPTER 12: TRITICALE  \nCHAPTER 13: WHEAT  \nCHAPTER 14: REVISION HISTORY  \nCHAPTER 1:  \nGENERAL INFORMATION  \nCONTENTS  \n1.1 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................. 1-1  \n1.2 STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS.............................","cbCaiaQrr5aYFT7r","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaQrr5aYFT7r","pdf",3151474,356,"English","# Table of Contents\n## Chapter 1: General Information\n### 1.1 Definitions\n### 1.2 Standard Abbreviations\n### 1.3 Visual Grading Aids\n### 1.4 Work Records\n### 1.5 Preliminary Examinations\n### 1.6 Basis of Determination\n### 1.7 Submitted Sample Inspections\n### 1.8 FGIS-Approved Divider\n### 1.9 Odor\n### 1.10 Moisture Meters\n### 1.11 Test Weight Per Bushel Apparatus\n### 1.12 Carter Dockage Tester\n### 1.13 Mechanical Sieve Shaker\n### 1.14 Barley Pearler\n### 1.15 Laboratory Scales\n### 1.16 Rounding\n### 1.17 Equipment and Materials\n### 1.18 File Sample Retention (Grain)\n### 1.19 Unofficial Inspection Services\n### 1.20 Metric System","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of Book II in the Grain Inspection Handbook?\",\"answer\":\"Book II sets forth the policies and procedures for grading grain in accordance with the Official United States Standards for Grain.\"},{\"question\":\"Which organizations can the handbook information be applied to?\",\"answer\":\"The information applies to official grain inspection services performed by FGIS, delegated State agencies, and designed State and private agencies.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of topics are covered in Chapter 1, General Information?\",\"answer\":\"Chapter 1 includes definitions, standard abbreviations, visual grading aids, work records, preliminary examinations, and the basis of determination, along with equipment and testing-related topics.\"}]","Grain Inspection Handbook - Book II - Grain Grading Procedures - Chapter 1 - General Information | PDF",897]