News from NGFA
Thursday, August 28, 2008

NGFA Developing Futures Convergence Recommendations for CME Group


The Value of NGFA Membership Gets Even Better!


USDA to Maintain Same Temporary, Emergency Storage Rules for 2008


GIPSA to Initiate Review Comparing Load Orders with Export Contracts


USDA Expands Crop Insurance Pilot Program for Biotech Corn in 2009


Federal Judge Denies Class Action for Biotech Rice Claims

News from NGFA
Friday, August 22, 2008

CME Group Discusses Options for Changing CBOT Wheat Futures Contract at Aug. 21 Meeting


USDA to Maintain Same Rules for Temporary, Emergency Storage for 2008-Harvested Crops


USDA Awards Grant to Research Potential Link Between Distillers Grains and E. Coli


Appellate Court Likely to Set Schedule Soon for Small Rail Rate Case Challenge


Bush Signs Legislation Reauthorizing Animal Drug User Fees; Establishes Generic Animal Drug User Fees

News from NGFA
Wednesday, August 20, 2008

FDA Conducts 50-State Meeting on Food/Feed Safety, Food Defense


Canada Confirms 15th BSE Case – Third This Year


FDA Extends Comment Period on Rule Prohibiting Extra-Label Use of Cephalosporin in Food-Producing Animals

News from NGFA
Thursday, August 14, 2008

NGFA to Offer Wheat Futures Convergence Recommendations to CME Group


EPA Initiating Review of New Source Performance Standard for Grain Elevators


California to Vote on Farm Animal Welfare Proposition that Could Undermine Animal Ag Production


AAFCO Committee Finalizes On-Farm Feed Safety Model Bill


DHS Developing Ag-Specific “Top-Screen” Process for Chemical Facility Security Rule


National Sorghum Checkoff Board Likely to Be Appointed in October