Good bad or indifferent

I am looking for reaction/input on a story I'm writing about fruit and vegetable terminal market inspections - good, bad or indifferent. You can drop comments on this post or through the anonymous tips form on the blog. Contact info would be appreciated for follow up questions.


A. Terminal market inspections been on a downward trend in recent year. Why might be some of the reasons for that?

B. For receivers and chains, what are the alternatives to using USDA inspections?

C. Do suppliers feel inhibited from asking for an inspection because of their relationships with receivers or chain stores? Is it worth it for a supplier to call for an appeal inspection?

D. Is the escalating cost of inspection services from USDA a barrier to more frequent use?

E. Do you have any concerns about the integrity of the inspection service?

Any assistance you can provide would be appreciated.