prevent insects and fungus injurious to the grain; the 

 addition to grain of a dust suppressant; or the 

 combination of confetti or other similar material with 

 grain in an amount necessary to facilitate 

 identification of the grain. 



In order to ensure the quality of grain marketed 

 under the program, the state would be granted authority 

 to investigate grain marketing and handling practices. 

 Furthermore, the state would enter into agreements with 

 other states to ensure that Montana grain is not blended 

 or intermingled with dissimilar grain as it is loaded in 

 or aboard a carrier or container bound in interstate or 

 foreign comm.erce. 



It is envisioned that Montana officials would 

 inspect and certify all grain marketed under the 

 proposed program to ensure that such grain meets state 

 standards. However, the state would not require any 

 grading or inspection of grain that might conflict with 

 the United States Grain Standards Act. 



Overall, proponents hope that the program will: 



(1) enhance the marketability of Montana grain; 



(2) increase premiums paid to producers; and 



(3) stimulate the sale of grain produced in 

 Montana . 



Discussion 



This option addresses the concern that inadequate 

 federal grain standards have hindered the marketing of 

 Montana grain. The problem is that the federal grain 

 standards allow so much dust, chaff, broken kernels. 



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