Notice to Members
USDA Export Sales Reporting and Query System Requirements
NAEGA informs its members that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will launch the new Export Sales Reporting and Query System (ESRQS) on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
What is Changing?
The current Export Salres Reporting and Maintenance System (ESRMS) will shut down Monday, March 23 midday.
ESRQS will go live Thursday, March 26, 2026, afternoon for new data entry.
All Weekly Sales Data will need to be entered into the new ESRQS starting Thursday, March 26, 2026.
USDA Actions
USDA will transfer exporters’ current outstanding sales and exports data along with all historical data into ESRQS for your convenience.
USDA has tested ESRQS to make sure reports in ESRQS match the old system.
USDA will share the URL for ESRQS with Exporters prior to the March 26 deployment date.
Training and help will be available through email, MS Teams, and recorded demos.
To ensure a smooth transition and successful reporting experience, please take the following steps:
Complete data entry in the legacy system ESRMS
All data entry for week ending March 19, 2026, must be completed by 12:00 p.m. ET Monday, March 23, 2026.
Register for ESRQS
If you have not yet registered, please schedule a meeting with the Export Sales Reporting Team (ESR@usda.gov) to complete your registration as soon as possible at the ESRQS test portal: https://stgapps.fas.usda.gov/esrqs/ - /home
Review Training Resources
Access the ESRQS training videos available here https://apps.fas.usda.gov/ESRMS/media/ to familiarize yourself with system features and reporting requirements.
Practice Data Entry
Use the practice environment within the portal https://stgapps.fas.usda.gov/esrqs/#/home to enter sample data and get comfortable with the system before the official launch date.
Enter Data Early
The ESRQS portal will open for data entry on March 26 at 10:00 a.m. ET and remain open until 12 p.m. ET Tuesday, March 31. USDA recommends inputting your data early so that if you have any questions or issues there will be time to contact the ESR Help Desk for assistance.
For questions or assistance, please contact the USDA Export Sales Reporting team at ESR@usda.gov