GIPSA maintains a strong presence, internationally in the evaluation and quantification of grain inspection methods. Our laboratories work with the latest technologies, and through these technologies and our ongoing efforts, we're helping improve the quality of U.S. grain available to the global market. But to enhance the marketing and facilitation of grain into the future, we're also conducting internal research and participating in development and collaborative efforts with other governmental entities, laboratories, and private business. The research and analysis we conduct is in response to the prevailing trends and desires of the current market.

As agricultural crops evolve and varieties with enhanced traits are developed, reliable tests must be developed to quantify the quality traits important to the market. Rapid tests and test kits are evaluated that detect biotechnology derived grains and oil seeds, analyze protein, moisture, oil and mycotoxins. Being able to accurately predict the end-use quality of wheat has become a major objective in recent years. Milling, baking, and grain processors are looking to rapid testing methods to replace current chemical and rheological tests. With the development of such new testing procedures, reference methods are needed to validate and improve their accuracy.

GIPSA is involved in several projects and ongoing efforts. For a summary of current projects review GIPSA's Annual Report To Congress.