ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 18, 2023 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and the North America Export Grain Association (NAEGA) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol’s (CBP) closing this morning of international rail crossings at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas. “The NGFA and NAEGA call […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 15, 2023 — The Biden administration on Dec. 14 announced a $1 billion plan with environmental groups, four tribal governments and the states of Washington and Oregon meant to address salmon declines in the Columbia and Snake River system. The settlement announcement proposes that the administration help fund and conduct studies on […]
In comments submitted on Dec. 11 to federal banking agencies, NGFA and eight other agricultural groups said recent proposals to overhaul bank capital rules would have unintended consequences for the U.S. derivatives markets and make hedging more expensive for all market participants.“We are very concerned that any contraction in the availability of clearing services will have a […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 8, 2023 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) supports the introduction of the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act in the House by Reps. Greg Pence, R-Ind.; Jim Baird, R-Ind.; Kim Schrier, D-Wash; and Angie Craig, D-Minn. “Members of the grain and feed industry thank Reps. Greg Pence, R-Ind.; […]
The National Grain and Feed Foundation is committed to preparing, supporting, and empowering the next generation of promising leaders as they pursue careers in agriculture. Since 2021, NGFF has partnered with the Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) national society to provide competitive scholarships to exceptional undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers […]
In comments submitted Nov. 13 to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the NGFA joined a coalition of agriculture and business groups to urge OSHA to withdraw a proposal that would expand access for third parties to participate as employee representatives in OSHA inspections.“In several ways, the proposal significantly expands the scope of individuals who can […]
NGFA recently hired a new addition to its staff as well as made title changes for current staff members. They include: Trent Baker has been hired to fill the newly created role of Manager, Systems and Office Operations. He most recently worked at the Food Processing Suppliers Association. In this new role, Baker is responsible for […]
NGFA members in the Midwest are reporting high levels of moisture in this year’s corn harvest. This is an important reason for industry members to share and be aware of resources regarding the connection between grain quality and safety in grain handling. Entrapment in grain bins and dryer fires are two potential hazards related to […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Nov. 7 announced the agency is revoking the approved method for detecting residues of carbadox, a new animal drug used in swine feed that has been shown to be carcinogenic in laboratory animals. An approved method is required by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to show that […]
By David Fairfield, Senior Vice President, FeedThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Nov. 7 announced the agency is revoking the approved method for detecting residues of carbadox, a new animal drug used in swine feed that has been shown to be carcinogenic in laboratory animals. An approved method is required by the Federal Food, Drug, […]
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