David Fairfield, NGFA’s senior vice president of feed, has been elected from a pool of more than 80 candidates to serve as a member of the nine-member Executive Advisory Board (EAB) of the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA). He is one of only two members from the animal food sector; the other is Chris Lincecum, feed safety director for NGFA-member Cooperative Farmers Elevator in Ocheyedan, Iowa. Created in 2015, the FSCPCA is internationally recognized as the trusted source for curricula, training programs, and outreach for the prevention-oriented standards of the Food ... Read More
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NGFA presents webinar on OSHA rules during COVID-19
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) definition of “workplace” covers everything from office buildings to country elevators. The upcoming webinar on May 20 is a valuable preparedness tool for any workplace, including grain handling facilities and offices. Featuring Eric Conn, chair of the OSHA Practice Group at Conn Maciel Carey LLP, the webinar will break down the workplace safety implications of OSHA’s recently issued “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19,” which defines risk categories and provides recommendations on how to protect ... Read More
NGFA welcomes new members
NGFA welcomes the following new members! Each organization was approved during the first quarter of 2020. AgWest Roger Fray Holdrege, Neb. CropProphet Jan Dutton State College, Pa. HedgeStar Craig Haymaker Eden Prairie, Minn. Linwood Trading Inc. Jesse Hawker Buffalo, N.Y. NBH Bank Stuart Hays Greenwood Village, Colo. Pro-Value Insurance Scott Anderson Hutchinson, Kan. Royal Trade Solutions LLC Nicholas Buchanan Madisonville, ... Read More
Recording of “NGFA 101” webinar now available
“NGFA 101,” a webinar geared toward NGFA “NextGen” members that provided an overview of the mission, structure and services of the Association, attracted more than 175 attendees on April 29. With the help of presentation partner Grain Journal, NGFA staff covered several topics, including: NGFA committees’ critical role in the association’s structure; NGFA’s industry-standard arbitration system; How NGFA members’ advocacy influences state and federal legislation; Ways to strengthen and support the National Grain and Feed Foundation; Multiple ways NGFA membership can help build ... Read More
Join NGFA for “NGFA 101,” the first webinar in the 2020 NextGen Webinar Series!
“NGFA 101” will introduce attendees to the mission, structure and services of the Association. This webinar is perfect for NGFA “NextGen” members, who are early career professionals at the beginning of their NGFA experience. But, all NGFA members are encouraged to participate as they may discover new ways to become involved and make a difference in the grain, feed, processing and export industry! The webinar will highlight: NGFA committees’ critical role in the association’s structure; NGFA’s industry-standard arbitration system; How NGFA members’ feedback influences state and ... Read More
Important Message to NGFA Members on Obtaining PPE in Response to COVID-19
Please see the important message below, which contains a link to an Excel spreadsheet list containing contact information for 42 distributors that have, or soon will have, significant supplies of non-medical-grade personal protection equipment (such as cloth face masks) available for use by workers within the Food and Agriculture Sector, including NGFA-member companies. This message is being distributed widely within the sector, so please contact these – or your existing – distributors ASAP, particularly if you have an immediate or near-term need for PPE. Thanks for your ... Read More
NGFA Chairman Brouillette appoints committee chairs
During NGFA’s annual business meeting held at the 124th annual convention on March 10, NGFA Chairman JoAnn Brouillette announced the following committee chair appointments: Arbitration Appeals Panel: Sharon Clark, Senior Vice President of Transportation and Regulatory Affairs, Perdue Agribusiness in Salisbury, Md. Country Elevator Committee: Robert Geers, Merchandising Manager, Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Lansing, Mich. Crop Technology Committee: Andrew Utterback, Field Agent, Ingredion Inc., Indianapolis, Ind.. Feed Legislative and Regulatory Affairs ... Read More
NGFA provides new COVID-19 industry resources
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 3, 2020 -- The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) has made several resources available intended to assist grain, feed, processing and export companies navigate the uncertainties of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), including a recording of NGFA’s April 2 webinar presented in partnership with Grain Journal. The webinar, and many other resources, including federal agency announcements and guidance documents, can be found on ngfa.org/covid-19. During the “Grain, Feed, Processing and Export Industry Update on COVID-19” webinar, more than 700 attendees ... Read More
NGFA membership program rewards recruiters
By Todd Kemp, Senior Vice President, Treasurer Each year at the NGFA’s annual convention in March, members who have sponsored a new-member company during the previous year are recognized for their efforts. On March 10 in Austin, Texas, major winners included: Joe Kapraun, GROWMARK Inc., Bloomington, Ill.: Joe was first prize winner in the individual competition by virtue of co-sponsoring the new membership of New Vision Cooperative and also sponsoring Agriland FS. For his efforts, Joe will receive quarterly shipments from Omaha Steaks for the coming year! Dennis Inman, ... Read More
NGFA works to ensure consistency among COVID-19 regulatory relief efforts across supply chain
By Sarah Gonzalez, Director of Communications and Digital Media The NGFA is working to encourage consistency among state, federal and local rules regarding business operations and COVID-19 emergency response efforts. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a guidance on March 19, and subsequently updated it on March 23, confirming food and agriculture as Tier 1 critical infrastructure industry, and identifying food and agriculture workers and transporters as critical employees who should continue to have access to ... Read More
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