Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will keynote the 48th annual NGFA Country Elevator Conference and Trade Show that takes place Dec. 8-10 in Indianapolis, Ind. A former member of NGFA’s Board of Directors and Country Elevator Committee, Perdue will address the CEC general session on Dec. 9 and join NGFA President and CEO Randy Gordon for a “fireside-chat” discussion and questions. More than 600 NGFA members and agribusiness professionals will gather at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis for the #CEC19 program and trade show. In addition to Perdue’s remarks, sessions will include insights ... Read More
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NGFA’s 2019 Country Elevator Conference to feature Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, insights on grain markets and future of food
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 19, 2019 – The National Grain and Feed Association’s (NGFA) 48th annual Country Elevator Conference and Trade Show, the single largest gathering of country grain elevators in the nation, will feature Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, as well as expert insights into the 2020 market outlook, the future of food and more. The 2019 edition of this “meeting of the year” for country elevator managers, merchants and personnel, to be conducted Dec. 8-10 at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis, will bring together more than 600 agribusiness professionals for a day-and-a half of ... Read More
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to keynote #CEC19
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the 48th annual Country Elevator Conference and Trade Show that takes place Dec. 8-10 in Indianapolis. A former member of NGFA’s Board of Directors and Country Elevator Committee, Perdue will address the CEC general session on Dec. 9 and join NGFA President and CEO Randy Gordon for discussion and questions. Early Bird Rate Ends Nov. 15! Register at imis.ngfa.org/cec before midnight to save $55 on the registration rate. Hotel Rooms: In a procedural change, before being able to reserve a hotel sleeping ... Read More
Save the Date for Stand Up for Grain Safety Week 2020
NGFA and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will host the annual safety outreach effort, Stand Up for Grain Safety Week, from April 13-17. The event helps raise awareness about grain handling and storage hazards, provides education and training, and conveys best safety practices. It’s made possible through the NGFA-OSHA Alliance, which facilitates cooperation and communication between the regulatory agency and the grain, feed, processing and export industry. The Grain Elevator and Processing Society and Grain Handling Safety Coalition are partnering with NGFA and OSHA ... Read More
Get your discounted ticket to new #CEC19 sessions by Nov. 15
The early bird registration rate ends Nov. 15 for the 48th annual Country Elevator Conference and Trade Show that takes place Dec. 8-10 in Indianapolis. This year’s conference program includes new sessions that will challenge attendees to broaden their perspective as they think about the people they lead. Diversity and Inclusion: A panel of agribusiness leaders – Karl Binns, national president of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Science (MANRRS); Megan Weidner, vice president of corporate responsibility and sustainability at Bunge North America; and Dave ... Read More
Celebrate #Harvest19 Safety Week with NGFA
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
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
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