Some USDA services will continue during the shutdown of the federal government. For the first week, 61% of staff will be excepted or exempted from shutdown activities, with that number falling as funding decreases.
Meat, poultry, and processed egg inspections will continue, along with the inspection of grains and other commodities, and import and export inspections. Most programs that are funded by user fees and assessments will continue to operate, including cattle futures, dairy grading, poultry grading, meat grading, and laboratory operations.
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