NGFA submitted comments on Nov. 7 in response to the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) most recent proposal on reciprocal switching rules for inadequate service.In its comments, NGFA supported the Board’s data-sharing proposal that has the potential to both inform and incentivize railroad performance if the service data is regularly shared with shippers.However, the Association recommended the Board […]
Every day the National Grain and Feed Foundation (NGFF) goes to work for this industry by:• Promoting safety and health in the workplace and protecting employees,• Supporting research projects that enhance the productivity and safety of members, and• Educating and uplifting the industry’s visibility and reputation.But we cannot do it alone. NGFF needs your support! NGFF is engaging […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 2, 2023 — The National Grain and Feed Association’s (NGFA) 52nd annual Country Elevator Conference and Trade Show (CEC) takes place in Louisville, Ky., from Dec. 3-5 at the Omni Louisville Hotel, featuring experts on artificial intelligence, agricultural policy, U.S. transportation, the economy and more. “NGFA committee members and staff have organized a full, timely […]
NGFA submitted comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its proposal to modernize recalls of FDA-regulated commodities. “NGFA believes there are opportunities to modernize FDA’s policies and practices to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of recalls by enhancing the consistency, transparency, and communications associated with its recall processes,” NGFA noted. Among its […]
By David Fairfield, Senior Vice President, FeedThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued its annual Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 that summarizes the testing of FDA-regulated foods for pesticide residues, with results showing the vast majority of samples being in compliance with pesticide tolerances established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The […]
NGFA joined 86 other organizations representing private, public, nonprofit, and educational entities in a letter to House and Senate lawmakers requesting that they urge the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division to withdraw its proposed overtime pay regulations. DOL has proposed to increase the minimum salary level that an employee must receive to be exempt from federal […]
By David Fairfield, Senior Vice President, Feed The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Oct. 23 released a comprehensive review of current carbon market activity, barriers to participation, and opportunities to improve access to carbon markets for farmers and forest landowners titled “A General Assessment of the Role of Agriculture and Forestry in the U.S. […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Oct. 16 that it paid landowners more than $1.77 billion in 2023 for the more than 23 million acres of private land in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). CRP has grown by 21 percent in terms of acres enrolled since 2021, USDA said, but the program remains below […]
NGFA is pleased to announce a consulting agreement with Progressive Safety Services, LLC operated by Joe Mlynek, who also serves as a partner with Safety Made Simple.Progressive Safety Services, LLC will work with NGFA on a project-by-project basis to review and update NGFA safety programs; create new training materials; provide safety webinars; and assist with regional […]
By Jess McCluer, Vice President, Safety and Regulatory Affairs The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is in the process of finalizing a proposed rule on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. NGFA submitted comments to OSHA on Oct. 3 reiterating opposition to any broad federal regulation on heat. On May […]
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