Next week – Oct. 14-18 – the NGFA will celebrate “Harvest Safety Week” by delivering safety resources particularly useful during the fall harvest to your inbox each day. All videos, safety tips sheets, webinars and other materials can be found on ngfa.org/safety. Use this opportunity to exemplify commitment to your employees’ safety by using NGFA’s safety materials and sharing them with #Harvest19 and #HarvestSafetyWeek on social media. In addition, share those materials that are appropriate with your farmer-customers. ... Read More
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Discover organic and hemp markets at #CEC19
Learn more about organics, hemp and the innovation related to these growing market opportunities during the 48th annual Country Elevator Conference and Trade Show (CEC). “Unconventional” crops like organic grain and hemp are gaining a significant foothold in the American landscape and innovators are responding to serve these growing markets. Geoff Finch, president of Groff North America’s Heplex Division, and Eric Jackson, CEO of Pipeline Foods, will broadly walk CEC attendees through their organic and hemp businesses, highlighting new opportunities presented by these ... Read More
Confront rural mental health challenges at #CEC19
Volatile markets, unpredictable trade environments and natural disasters. Agriculture can be a stressful business, which has taken a toll on the emotional well-being of some American farmers and rural communities. During the 48th annual Country Elevator Conference and Trade Show (CEC), Michele Payn, principal at Cause Matters Corp., will bring humor, hope and healing to a tough subject and provide a business perspective on why members of the agricultural community need to make mental well-being a high priority. This unique breakout session will provide attendees with an opportunity to ... Read More
Pesticide residues remain well below federal limits, reports FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Sept. 13 issued the final results of its Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 which found that the vast majority of samples tested contained residues below the tolerance levels set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). During FY 2017 (Oct. 1, 2016 through Sept. 31, 2017), FDA tested for 761 pesticides and industrial chemicals across 6,504 total samples. The following is a breakdown of the testing results: Human Food: For human food,96.2 percent of the 1,799 domestic and 89.6 percent of the 4,270 ... Read More
2019 NGFA-PFI Feed and Pet Food Joint Conference to address FSMA enforcement, market trends and trade impacts
Early bird registration ends Aug. 26 for general attendees WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2019 – The 2019 Feed and Pet Food Joint Conference, an annual collaboration between the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and the Pet Food Institute (PFI), will feature industry leaders and education sessions designed to help feed and pet food companies navigate a complex regulatory environment as state and federal regulators begin inspecting facilities for compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules. The diverse program for the 10th annual ... Read More
Register now for 2019 NGFA-PFI Feed and Pet Food Joint Conference
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) inspections and the containment of African Swine Fever will be among the featured topics at the 2019 Feed and Pet Food Joint Conference, an annual collaboration between the NGFA and the Pet Food Institute (PFI) as part of their strategic alliance. The conference, which takes place Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 in Kansas City, Mo., is designed specifically for the feed and pet food sectors. It will provide the latest information to guide feed and pet food companies through a complex regulatory environment as well as provide an opportunity to hear from industry ... Read More
“Outcomes of Legal Challenges to the Grain Industry” airs next during digital CONVEY ’19
The next webinar of CONVEY ’19 airs June 26. But there are already several webinars and accompanying education materials available. To gain access, subscribe to “CONVEY ’19 – A Summer of Safety Streaming,” co-hosted by NGFA and Grain Journal. The next CONVEY ’19 webinar will provide an overview of specific cases that legally challenged Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations within the grain and feed industry. Eric Conn, of Conn Maciel Carey LLP, will lead the presentation and Q&A session. CONVEY ’19 is an entirely digital conference offering a ... Read More
2019 Feed and Pet Food Joint Conference to feature top feed industry officials on Sept. 30-Oct. 2
The 2019 Feed and Pet Food Joint Conference, an annual collaboration between NGFA and the Pet Food Institute (PFI), is Monday, Sept. 30 – Wednesday, Oct. 2 in Kansas City, Mo. The conference, designed specifically for the feed and pet food sectors, will provide the latest information to guide feed and pet food companies through a complex regulatory environment. The conference also will provide an opportunity to hear from industry leaders and other influencers about customer preferences and market issues impacting the feed and pet food sectors. View the agenda, which includes ... Read More
A new, digital format for CONVEY19 arrives this summer
Starting June 12, the NGFA and Grain Journal will present “CONVEY19 – A Summer of Safety Streaming,” an entirely digital conference offering a mix of live webinars and downloadable original content. “We’re very excited to offer a digital conference, which will allow even more members of the grain handling, feed, processing and milling industry to access high-quality safety materials and industry experts,” said NGFA Vice President of Safety and Regulatory Affairs Jess McCluer. “Thanks to the creative thinking and teamwork from the staff at Grain Journal and my colleagues at NGFA, ... Read More
NGFA hosts another successful Trade Rules and Arbitration Seminar
Offered only once every-other-year, NGFA’s 2019 Trading, Trade Rules and Arbitration Seminar (Trade Rules Seminar) attracted more than 200 attendees to St. Louis, Mo., on May 6-7. NGFA’s Trade Rules Seminar provides attendees with a primer on contracting principles and trading practices designed to minimize costly trade disputes and contract non-performance. The full program included sessions on: Trade rules application; commercial and producer contracting; laws and standards applicable to grain and feed transactions; and avoiding disputes and use of arbitration when necessary. In ... Read More
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