By Sarah Gonzalez, Director, Communications and Digital Media; with contributions by Bobby Frederick, Vice President, Legislative Affairs and Public Policy; and Max Fisher, Vice President, Economics and Government Relations More than 400 people gathered in Colorado Springs, Colo., for the NGFA’s 125th annual convention on June 2-4 where NGFA members met with industry leaders and joined together in-person for the first time since March 2020! All registered convention attendees can access full recordings of the June 3-4 General Sessions, the June 2 Transportation and Technology Open Forum ... Read More
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Celebrating 125 Years of ‘Transforming America’s Harvest’
NGFA members reflect on the history of NGFA and discuss what it will take to last another 125 years. ... Read More
NGFA celebrates 125th anniversary with themes for the future
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 3, 2021 – National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) Chairman JoAnn Brouillette, president and managing partner of Demeter Lp in Fowler, Ind., today announced the launch of NGFA’s 125th anniversary celebration with a series of initiatives to guide member engagement throughout 2021 and the release of a new NGFA tagline – “Transforming America’s Harvest.” NGFA’s anniversary year, which is being celebrated by nearly 400 attendees gathered at the NGFA’s 125th annual convention at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs on June 2-4, will focus on the noble purpose NGFA’s ... Read More
NGFA’s 125th annual convention celebrates ‘Transforming America’s Harvest’
ARLINGTON, Va., May 6, 2021 -- During the National Grain and Feed Association’s (NGFA) 125th annual convention on June 2-4, top agribusiness leaders will celebrate 125 years of “Transforming America’s Harvest” at The Broadmoor, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Virtual attendance and registration is available for the full convention to those unable to attend in person. “We are excited to have this opportunity to safely gather our association members and industry leaders. We have a tremendous line up of speakers who are business leaders and will address the many opportunities and challenges ... Read More
Registration is open for FSMA training on Aug. 17-19
Registration is open for the NGFA-Kansas State University (KSU) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) training course scheduled for Aug. 17-19 in Manhattan, Kan. This course is targeted for businesses that need to comply with FDA’s rule for Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals. The FDA FSMA-related animal food rule requires that certain activities specified within the regulations be completed by a “preventive controls qualified individual” or PCQI. Such activities include overseeing or performing: 1) ... Read More
CEC 2020 session recordings available
Recordings of all programming sessions are available in the virtual platform for the 49th annual Country Elevator Conference and Trade Show (CEC) conducted this week. While most programming sessions were aired live on Dec. 8-10, registrants have access to the platform and the recordings until Dec. 24. Nearly 400 industry members registered for this virtual event and took the opportunity to view livestreamed speakers, interact with other registrants and visit virtually with CEC exhibitors. In addition to session recordings, all other conference materials, including presentation slides, ... Read More
NGFA announces 2020 Grain and Feed Photo Contest winners
During the all-virtual, 49th annual Country Elevator Conference and Trade Show on Dec. 10, NGFA announced the three prize winners of the 2020 Grain and Feed Photo Contest. • In third place, and the winner of $200, is Diana Podach of Sunrise Cooperative. (Bottom photo) • In second place, and the winner of $300, is Travis Antonsen of Agtegra Cooperative. (Second photo) • And in first place, the winner of $500, is Paul Hogan of FS Grain. (Top photo) ... Read More
CEC 2020 virtual platform opens for registrants; still time to register!
The virtual platform for the 49th annual Country Elevator Conference and Trade Show opened this week for registered participants. While programming sessions will be aired live on Dec. 8-10, the platform is open for registrants before and after those dates to allow for networking, profile-building, and perusing exhibitor resources and presentations. Registration is available up until Dec. 8, so there still is time to register for this substantive and interactive virtual conference known as the “meeting of the year” for country elevator managers, merchandisers and their key employees. ... Read More
NGFA’s Randy Gordon reflects on CEC history
NGFA announced in July that President and CEO Randy Gordon will retire from a nearly 43-year career with the Association in March 2021. Throughout his years of service to the NGFA, he’s contributed to the growth and influence of the annual Country Elevator Conference and Trade Show, which will be conducted virtually in its 49th year on Dec. 8-10, 2020. Gordon took time to answer questions from NGFA staff about the CEC and how it has become a cornerstone for the Association and its membership. Q: Can you describe your history with NGFA’s Country Elevator Conference & Trade Show? How has ... Read More
NGFA reschedules 125th annual convention to June 2021
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 12, 2020 -- The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today announced that given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it has rescheduled its 125th annual convention to June 2-4 at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, Calif. This decision was made with the health of NGFA members and guests, staff, speakers and exhibitors as the top priority. NGFA’s Executive Committee met virtually on Nov. 9 and determined that uncertainty surrounding the pandemic likely will not change significantly enough during the winter months for NGFA to know it can host a quality in-person ... Read More
Lacy Holleman
National Grain and Feed Association
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