On May 20, 2016, the NGFA Board of Directors voted to approve final a version of NGFA’s newest trading rules – related to the transportation of grain and feed products by truck. The new truck-related additions amend NGFA Grain Trade Rule 12 to spell out the responsibilities of both buyers and sellers for grain transported by truck and sold based upon either destination or origin grades. The newly adopted provisions also amend NGFA Feed Trade Rule 18 regarding truck shipments of feed products whose condition is guaranteed upon arrival at destination. These new rules, which are designed ... Read More
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Sarah Gonzalez to Become NGFA’s New Director of Communications and Digital Media
The NGFA is extremely pleased to announce that Sarah Gonzalez, currently associate editor at the widely respected agricultural news organization, Agri-Pulse, will become the Association’s new director of communications and digital media, effective Aug. 24. Gonzalez, a native of Elburn, Ill., was hired by Agri-Pulse Editor Sara Wyant to operate the news organization’s Washington bureau in 2011, and in the ensuing years has had extensive reporting, writing and video news interview experience focusing on a wide range of agricultural issues. Her assignments have included covering hearings ... Read More
Profile: Risk Management Committee
Editor’s note: NGFA relies heavily on its 18 active committees and councils to address significant issues related to public policy and industry business. As such, NGFA has launched a series of profiles looking at the committees, their priorities and leadership to keep members up-to-date on current issues. A new committee will be featured each month in the “Committee Corner” based on association priorities. Committee Name: Risk Management Committee Chairman: MJ Anderson, Director of Risk Management and Merchandising, The Andersons Inc., Maumee, OH NGFA Staff Liaison: Todd Kemp, ... Read More
In Memoriam: Ben Boerner
The NGFA was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Ben Joseph Boerner, who passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at age 55. Ben was president of the Texas Grain and Feed Association (TGFA), which he joined in 1986 after receiving his B.S. and M.S. degrees in animal science and nutrition from Texas A&M University. After a five-year stint with Oil-Dri Corporation in Chicago, Ben, in 1993, became the fourth full-time TGFA executive since 1959. In addition, Ben was a member of American Society of Association Executives, Texas Society of Association Executives, Agricultural Association ... Read More
Tips for Navigating NGFA Website
As you are probably aware, NGFA has enhanced its website ngfa.org. Some of the changes may be obvious, but others may not be. So, we have compiled a few tips to let you know more about what’s available, and to help you navigate the site more efficiently. Directory One of the most recent changes has been the addition of the online directory – available to members only. It replaces the printed version that formerly was published every two years. The new version is updated every hour, and can be reached under the Membership tab from ngfa.org, or directly by going to ... Read More
Board of Directors Members Elected; Executive Committee Re-Elected
NGFA members re-elected Gary Beachner, president and chief executive officer of Beachner Grain Inc. in Parsons, Kan., as the association’s industry chairman during the 119th annual convention conducted March 15-17 in San Antonio, Texas. Beachner is the 65th industry leader to serve at the helm of the NGFA. He also serves on the NGFA’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee, and previously served a two-year term as second vice chairman. Also, re-elected as NGFA’s new first vice chairman was John Heck, senior vice president for business development at The Scoular Company, Omaha, Neb., ... Read More
NGFA Recognizes Arbitrators for Their Service
During its recent convention, NGFA recognized the following members for their service as arbitrators whose cases were completed during the past year. Ben Baer, Livestock Nutrition Center, Memphis, Tenn. Bart R. Banks, Dakota Mill & Grain, Inc., Rapid City, S.D. Steve Burbrink, CGB Enterprises Inc., Mandeville, La. Doug Cropp, Landmark Services Cooperative, Cottage Grove, Wis. Steve Domm, Fremar LLC/ Central Farmers Cooperative, Marion, S.D. Jim Erickson, Farmers Win Cooperative, Fredericksburg, Iowa Randy Fardelmann, Perdue AgriBusiness LLC, Salisbury, Md. Philip Farrell, ... Read More
NGFA Presents Membership Recruitment Prizes
At its recent annual convention, NGFA recognized membership recruiters’ contributions to the association’s growth and success. Winners and their prizes were: Individual Competition Matt Reiners, POET Nutrition, Sioux Falls, S.D. Prize: "Mountain Meanderings," Airfare for two and two nights lodging at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Nev. Greg Konsor, Gavilon Grain, Omaha, Neb. Prize: "Texas Two-Step," Airfare for two and two nights lodging at the new J.W. Marriott in Austin, Texas Dave Kunken, Guardian Energy, Janesville, Minn. Prize: "Windy City Weekend," Airfare for two ... Read More
NGFA Adopts Changes to NGFA Arbitration Rules and NGFA Trade Rules
NGFA’s membership and Board of Directors adopted several changes to the Association’s Arbitration Rules and Trade Rules, during the annual convention. First, the membership ratified a set of amendments during the annual business meeting on March 17, which involved a major overhaul of the NGFA Arbitration Rules. The Board of Directors approved these amendments last year based upon the recommendation of the NGFA Arbitration Appeals Panel, which directed this initiative with the goal of a comprehensive restructuring and overall improvements in the rules to: Simplify the terms and improve ... Read More
Canadian View on Trade, Transportation Added to Annual Convention Agenda
Trade will take a key position at NGFA’s upcoming 119th annual convention March 15-17 in San Antonio, Texas. In addition to already scheduled presentations, NGFA recently added Canadian Embassy Minister for Economic Affairs Gilles Gauthier as a speaker. Gauthier will provide his thoughts on: Future prospects for key agriculture policy and economic concerns; Canada's leadership and vision related to trade relations; and, Impediments to trade, rail transportation and enhancing port infrastructure. His presentation is just one part of the convention that has nearly 500 leaders of ... Read More
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