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NGFA announces Brian Schouvieller, CHS Inc., as NGFA chairman
NGFA declares opening of Mid-Mississippi River
NGFA statement on proposed Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern rail merger
ARLINGTON, Va., July 29, 2025 — The following statement should be attributed to Mike Seyfert, President and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association. “About 3.2 million rail cars of grains, oilseeds and other agricultural products move by rail on an annual basis, representing more than 10 percent of all rail shipments, and 26 […]
U.S. grain and feed industry opposes proposed export penalties
ARLINGTON, Va., March 24, 2025 – In comments submitted today to the U.S. Trade Representative, the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) opposed a government proposal to levy steep fines and restrictions on exporters that use Chinese-made ships. It encouraged the USTR to seek alternative methods to boost U.S. shipbuilding. “Though well intentioned, this proposal […]
NGFA applauds NASS reinstatement
ARLINGTON, Va., March 19, 2025 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today applauded the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) decision to reinstate select data collection programs and reports. In April 2024, NASS announced its intention to discontinue the county estimates for crops and livestock, citing budget concerns. Many NGFA members use county estimates to build […]
America’s grain and feed industry endorses Innovative FEED Act, urges action
ARLINGTON, Va., March 19, 2025 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today applauded the reintroduction of the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act. The bill would streamline the regulatory process for non-nutritive animal food ingredients with widespread societal benefits, such as reducing human foodborne illness, improving animal production, and protecting the […]
NGFA declares opening of Mid-Mississippi River
Pursuant to the NGFA Trade Rules, NGFA has declared that the Mid-Mississippi River will open for navigation as of 7:00 a.m. on Monday, March 10. NGFA Barge Freight Trading Rule 18(J) provides as follows: “The Dubuque and South (Mid-Mississippi) opening commences the first 07:00 hours of the first business day after the first empty dry […]
NGFA Congratulates Howard Lutnick on Commerce Secretary Confirmation
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 19, 2025 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) applauded the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Howard Lutnick yesterday as Secretary of Commerce and vowed to work with him to ensure a fair and open trading system for U.S. agriculture. “American agriculture is the most competitive and productive in the world, but our success depends on fair […]
NGFA Congratulates Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Confirmation
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 13, 2025 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) extended its congratulations to Brooke Rollins today on her confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Mike Seyfert, NGFA’s President and CEO, released the following statement on behalf of the grain and feed industry. “With her roots in agriculture and extensive leadership experience, […]