Federal Standards

The standards for commodities graded under US Grain Standards Act (USGSA) are found on the FGIS web site U. S. Standards for Grain -  External Link.

These commodities include:

• Wheat
• Barley
• Oats
• Rye
• Triticale
• Canola
• Flaxseed
• Soybeans
• Sunflowers
• Mixed Grain

The standards for commodities graded under Agricultural Marketing Act (AMA) are found on the FGIS web site.

Pea and Lentil Handbook -  External Link

U. S. Standards for Peas and Lentils -  External link

• Peas - yellow, green, miscellaneous and split
• Lentils - green, red and others

Bean Handbook. External Link

U. S. Standards for Beans - External Link

• Navy Beans
• Pinto Beans
• Others

Montana Standards

Several commodities are graded using Montana Standards. These grading standards are available as individual files listed below.

• Mustard - yellow, brown and oriental  - pdf
• Hulless waxy barley, including purple and black types - pdf
• Cultivated Buckwheat grading chart - pdf