USDA Final ESRQS Training Sessions Begin August 28

USDA Export Sales will begin the second and final round of demonstrations and training for the new online Export Sales Reporting and Query System (ESRQS) on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Exporters who have not yet participated are strongly encouraged to register for a session and test the system in preparation for its mid-October launch.

To register in ESRQS, log in with the same email used for the legacy system, reset your password, and enter the ESRQS Exporter Number provided via email on June 24, 2025. If you need your Exporter Number, contact Amy Harding at amy.harding@usda.gov.

Register for training: https://forms.office.com/g/Jn7R4jCCn4
Access and test the new ESRQS system: https://stgapps.fas.usda.gov/esrqs/#/home

The Export Sales Reporting Program is required by law and early registration will help ensure a smooth transition when the new system goes live in October.

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