Wisconsin Department of Agriculture

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection provides official grain inspection and weighing services at the Superior Port area.  

Wisconsin says their mission statement is their mantra for all they do.  “To promote and facilitate the marketing and fair competition between buyers and sellers of grain commodities for the overall benefits of farmers, consumers and American agriculture.”

The State’s grain program is proud of its ability to adapt to the ever-changing market demands with limited staff.

Wisconsin operates six laboratories and provides service at four export elevators and one domestic facility.  The staff of 15 full-time, and 9 part-time employees typically inspect Durum and Hard Red Spring wheat, Canola, and Flaxseed.

When it comes to what is interesting about the grain inspection business, Grain Program Manager Robert Moore, says “It’s interesting how politics and global markets effect the demand for grain in our port.”

Robert adds that he sees a lot of future opportunities as long as they continue to adapt to the needs of their customers.  With the State’s commitment to their mission statement, this is sure to be the case.