All plants in designated States come under Federal inspection, and their products can be sold in interstate commerce. In order to continue operating intrastate inspection programs and to continue receiving Federal funding assistance, States must maintain inspection requirements at least equal to those of the Federal program. Poultry Program is under Federal jurisdiction.
Official plants are under Federal jurisdiction.
Custom Exempt facilities are reviewed under State contract. All Federal assistance amounts are estimates. In recent years, all U.S. agricultural exports to Canada have been under reported. This discrepancy is officially recognized by both governments. In recent years, all U.S. agricultural exports to Canada have been under reported.