ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 8, 2020 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) announced Jan. 8 a partnership with essDOCS, a company that enables paperless trade, to implement a project that will digitize barge trading documents, such as bills of lading, so that they may be transmitted electronically – a huge cost savings to the industry. The industry group directing and funding this project includes representatives from NGFA and the following member companies: Bunge North America, Inc.; Cargill, Inc.; Archer Daniels Midland Company; CGB Enterprises, Inc.; CHS Inc.; The Gavilon Group; Louis ... Read More
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CAP applications due Jan. 10!
Submit your applications for the 2020-21 class of NGFA’s Committee Apprentice Program (CAP) by Friday, Jan. 10! CAP is designed to develop future leaders within the industry and the NGFA by allowing early-career professionals (ideally those with between three and seven years’ work experience) to become apprentices serving on NGFA committees. In addition to participating in their committee’s specific activities, CAPs attend the NGFA annual convention and make a trip to Washington, D.C., each spring for the “CAP DC Experience.” The CAP year runs one year – from one NGFA convention to the ... Read More
In Memoriam: NGFA mourns passing of former president Donald K. Riffe
The NGFA was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former NGFA President Donald K. Riffe, the long-time president of Stratford Grain Co. (founded in 1928) in Stratford, Texas, at the age of 89 on Dec. 28. Riffe served as NGFA’s president from 1978-80, and helped lead the Association through a tumultuous period following the catastrophic series of grain elevator explosions at the New Orleans and Texas Gulfs during the winter of 1977-78. He helped spearhead the development of NGFA’s Fire and Explosion Research and Education Program that spent more than $3.5 million in ... Read More
Submit your applications for NGFA’s 2020-21 CAP class
Applications will be accepted until Jan. 10 for the 2020-21 class of NGFA’s Committee Apprentice Program (CAP). CAP is designed to develop future leaders within the industry and the NGFA by allowing early-career professionals (ideally those with between three and seven years’ work experience) to become apprentices serving on NGFA committees. In addition to participating in their committee’s specific activities, CAPs attend the NGFA annual convention and make a trip to Washington, D.C., each spring for the “CAP DC Experience.” The CAP year runs one year – from one NGFA convention to the ... Read More
CAP application period opens soon
NGFA members: Watch your email for the announcement officially opening the Committee Apprentice Program (CAP) application period for the class of 2020-21. Applications will be accepted Dec. 17 - Jan. 10. CAP is designed to develop future leaders within the industry and the NGFA by allowing early-career professionals (ideally those with between three and seven years’ work experience) to become apprentices to NGFA committees. In addition to participating in their specific committee activities, CAPs attend the NGFA annual convention and make a trip to Washington, D.C., each spring for the ... Read More
NGFA staff promotions announced
NGFA President and CEO Randy Gordon today announced promotions of several NGFA staff members, effective immediately: Max Fisher was promoted to Vice President, Economics and Government Relations. Fisher, who joined NGFA’s staff in 2013, provides economic analyses and policy expertise on a wide range of legislative, regulatory and public policy issues, including agricultural policy; international trade; futures market regulation; and transportation (with an emphasis on motor carriers). Max serves as principal staff liaison to NGFA’s Country Elevator and International Trade and ... Read More
NGFA welcomes new members
We are pleased to welcome the following companies to the NGFA. The newest members represent applicants approved during the first quarter of 2019. Listed are the companies, the principal contact person for each, and the company location. Welcome! CenDak Cooperative ... Read More
NGFA welcomes 61 new member companies in 2018-19
At the NGFA’s 123rd annual convention in Amelia Island, Fla., membership recruiters were recognized on March 19 for sponsoring 61 new member firms since the 2018 convention. Major prize-winners were: Ceres Award – Grain Craft, Chattanooga, Tenn. The member company compiling the most total membership recruiting points over the year is awarded the solid bronze statue of Ceres, Goddess of the Harvest. Ceres will reside in the Chattanooga offices of Grain Craft for the coming year due to the membership recruiting prowess of Alan Koenig, Chief Supply Chain Officer, who sponsored ... Read More
NGFA elects Board members and industry officers
During its annual business meeting on March 19 at the NGFA’s 123rd annual convention in Amelia Island, Fla., the Association’s members elected to serve as NGFA officers for a second term: Chairman: Eric Wilkey, President, Arizona Grain Inc., Casa Grande, Ariz.; First Vice Chairman: David Baudler, Managing Director, Grain; Cargill Agricultural Supply Chain North America, Cargill Inc., Minneapolis, Minn.; and Second Vice Chairman: JoAnn Brouillette, President, Demeter LP in Fowler, Ind. In addition, NGFA members elected the following persons to serve three-year terms on the ... Read More
NGFA issues 2018-19 Annual Report
The NGFA issued its 2018-19 Annual Report during its 123rd annual convention in Amelia Island, Fla., this week. As NGFA Chairman Eric Wilkey notes in his opening letter: “By any measure, the time between our March 2018-19 conventions has been eventful and consequential for the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and the industry it serves. The scope, diversity and gravity of issues addressed is impressive.” View the NGFA’s 2018-19 Annual Report. ... Read More
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