In addition to a prestigious lineup of speakers — including just-confirmed Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. — the NGFA’s 123rd Annual Convention provides a unique chance to sit in on meetings of various NGFA committees and contribute to the decision-making and agenda-setting processes of the Association. Most of NGFA’s 16 committees meet during the annual convention to cover priority issues specific to their areas of specialty. For example, the Country Elevator Committee will discuss implementation of the 2018 farm law bill and new “waters of the United States” rule, while the Trade Rules ... Read More
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Fuchs tapped as STB vice chairman; will address NGFA convention’s Transportation and Trade Open Forum
The Surface Transportation Board has announced that newly sworn-in commissioner Patrick Fuchs has been designated as the agency’s vice chairman. The vice chairmanship rotates annually among STB members. Fuchs, 31, became the second youngest member of the STB and its predecessor, the Interstate Commerce Commission when he was sworn in on Jan. 17. NGFA is pleased to announce he has accepted an invitation to address the Transportation and Trade Open Forum on Sunday afternoon, March 17, during NGFA’s 123rd Annual Convention at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Fla. Most recently, Fuchs served ... Read More
Save the date for NGFA’s biannual Trade Rules Seminar
NGFA’s 2019 Trading, Trade Rules and Dispute Resolution Seminar (Trade Rules Seminar) will be conducted May 6-7 at the Hilton St. Louis Airport Hotel, St. Louis, Mo. The full seminar will occur Tuesday, May 7, with a reception and St. Louis Cardinals’ baseball outing preceding the seminar on the evening of May 6. Offered only once every other year, 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. WATCH: What is the NGFA Trade Rules Seminar? In the ... Read More
Agenda finalized for 2019 Stand-Up for Grain Safety Week
The NGFA and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are hosting a major safety outreach effort, the “Stand-Up for Grain Safety Week” from March 25-29, to help raise awareness about grain handling and storage hazards, provide education and training, and convey safety best practices. A March 25 kickoff event, hosted by Asmark Agricenter in Bloomington, Ill., will include OSHA Deputy Assistant Secretary Loren Sweatt, Illinois state government representatives, NGFA and other grain industry leaders, as well as training demonstrations. Throughout the Stand-Up for Grain ... Read More
NGFA, Affiliates to host more Regional Safety and Regulatory Compliance Seminars in 2019
The NGFA continues to partner with Affiliated State/Regional Associations to cosponsor, staff and promote a series of one-day Regional Safety and Regulatory Compliance Seminars. The courses highlight industry practices that foster the safety and health of employees working in grain-handling, processing, feed and export facilities. Since 2012, nearly 2,000 grain, feed and grain processing professionals have been trained through these efforts. Through the NGFA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Alliance, representatives from the agency and their consultation program also ... Read More
NGFA’s Committee Apprentice Program open to new applicants… Alumni CAPs, prepare for a reunion!
Nominations for the next class of participants in the NGFA’s Committee Apprenticeship Program (CAP) will be accepted Jan. 8 - Jan. 29. The CAP is designed to help develop future leaders within the industry and the NGFA. A limited number of apprentice positions are available – generally, one to three per committee, based on committee size. Apprentices will be expected to participate fully in all committee activities, including meetings, conference calls and email exchanges. They will be encouraged to learn the committee’s issues thoroughly and to participate actively in discussions. However, ... Read More
FSMA seminar scheduled for January
The NGFA and Kansas State University are teaming up to present another Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) training course on Jan. 29-31 in Manhattan, Kan. The course, co-led by NGFA Senior Vice President of Feed Services Dave Fairfield, is targeted for businesses required to comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) 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 ... Read More
Reserve a spot at NGFA’s 123rd Annual Convention in Amelia Island
(Updated Jan. 25, 2019) Registration is open for the NGFA’s 123rd Annual Convention. Join Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford, CSX President and CEO Jim Foote, China and India trade expert Derek Scissors of the American Enterprise Institute – just confirmed as a general session speaker – and top leaders from government and major agribusinesses at The Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Fla., to explore the most important issues facing the industry in 2019. Save money by registering before the Feb. 15 early bird deadline! The convention provides an ideal opportunity to learn the latest, network ... Read More
NGFA’s 2018 Country Elevator Conference focuses on trade, leadership and new growth
By Sarah Gonzalez, Director of Communications and Digital Media During the 47th annual Country Elevator Conference and Trade Show conducted on Dec 2-4, 622 attendees gathered in St. Louis, Mo., where they discussed the economic outlook for the grain elevator sector, as well as opportunities for leadership and growth in their companies. In addition, more than 100 exhibitors filled the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, where they met with NGFA members. Learn more about their experience in this video completed by Grain Journal. Will Secor, CoBank Knowledge Exchange economist, ... Read More
NGFA’s Country Elevator Conference returns to St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 2-4
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 14, 2018 -- The National Grain and Feed Association's 2018 Country Elevator Conference and Trade Show, to be conducted Dec. 2 - 4 at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel in St. Louis, Mo., will feature experts in the global agricultural economy, pioneers of new business models within the grain industry framework, as well as an exclusive roundtable of NGFA-member company leaders. "During the 2018 Country Elevator Conference, sessions will be focused on helping country elevator managers and their companies adapt to a rapidly changing business ... Read More
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