The Grain Warehouse Inspection program operates to ensure the quantity of stored commodities to producers of grain in Kansas. The program examines licensed warehouses annually. It is authorized to require grain sampling and testing. The Grain Warehouse Inspection program is a part of Food Safety and Consumer Protection Programs, which is governed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. The department is a regulatory agency that is responsible for the use of pesticides and nutrients. It works to protects natural and cultivated plants. In addition, the department ensures the integrity of weighing and measuring devices. It manages environmental protection and water resource programs.