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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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. […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
Unlock premium articles, resources, and insider updates available exclusively to our members. Join now and be part of a community that stays ahead with curated content you won’t find anywhere else.
Become a Member