News from NGFA
Thursday, May 08, 2008

NGFA to Testify on Impacts of Investment Capital on Commodity Futures


Congressional Conferees Agree to Farm Bill Package; Veto Threatened


USDA Final Rule Authorizes National Sorghum Checkoff, Effective July 1


FDA Issues Third Draft of Animal Feed Safety System Framework in Advance of May 14 Public Meeting


NGFA Trading, Trade Rules, Arbitration Seminar Attracts Record Attendance


Congressional Hearings Focus on Rising Costs of Food


DHS Extends Compliance Date for TWIC Initiative


Special Announcement for CN Rail Customers


NGFA Participates in N.C. State Feed Advisory Board Meeting

News from NGFA
Monday, May 05, 2008

NGFA Tells Congress of Concerns Over Rail Capacity


FDA Issues Third Draft of Animal Feed Safety System Framework


House Approves Bill Requiring OSHA to Issue New Standard for Combustible Dusts


House Judiciary Committee Approves Rail Antitrust Bill


DHS Extends Compliance Date for Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Initiative


FDA Embarks on Major Multi-Year Hiring Plan to Enhance Food, Feed Drug Safety


New Official Standards for Sorghum Take Effect June 1


Bush Announces New Food Aid Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2009


GIPSA Schedules May 13-14 Meeting in Minneapolis of Grain Inspection Advisory Committee

News from NGFA
Wednesday, April 30, 2008

NGFA Urges STB to Expedite Action on Shipper Complaints Alleging Common-Carrier Obligation Violations by Railroads

News from NGFA
Friday, April 25, 2008

NGFA Recommends Actions to Enhance Performance of Grain, Oilseed Futures Markets