By Kristi Boswell, Counsel, Alston & BirdThis guest column follows Boswell’s presentation at NGFA’s Country Elevator Conference and Trade Show (CEC) in Louisville, Ky., on Dec. 4, 2023. This article is intended to be informational and does not constitute legal advice regarding any specific situation. Private and cooperative facilities are struggling to find enough local […]
NGFA endorsed a pair of bipartisan, bicameral bills that would strengthen cybersecurity for the food and agriculture industry. The Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act, introduced by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D- N.Y., and Tom Cotton, R-Ark.; and Reps. Brad Finstad, R- Minn., and Elissa Slotkin, D- Mich., would direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to […]
By David Fairfield, Senior Vice President, Feed More than 450 industry representatives and regulatory officials participated on Jan. 23-25 in the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Midyear Meeting to discuss a variety of animal food regulatory issues. The meeting was conducted in Chattanooga, Tenn. In a significant development, the Ingredient Definition Committee during […]
NGFA published a new guidance document to provide members with an overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) final amended e-recordkeeping rule for injury and illness that took effect on Jan. 1, 2024. The OSHA Electronic Recordkeeping Rule Guidance Document provides an outline of important issues related to injury and illness data that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
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