ARLINGTON, Va., May 6, 2021 -- During the National Grain and Feed Association’s (NGFA) 125th annual convention on June 2-4, top agribusiness leaders will celebrate 125 years of “Transforming America’s Harvest” at The Broadmoor, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Virtual attendance and registration is available for the full convention to those unable to attend in person. “We are excited to have this opportunity to safely gather our association members and industry leaders. We have a tremendous line up of speakers who are business leaders and will address the many opportunities and challenges ... Read More
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NGFA, ag shippers partner with railroads on food safety initiative
ARLINGTON, Va., April 26, 2021 -- The National Grain and Feed Association and a coalition of agricultural shippers including the North American Millers Association, National Oilseed Processors Association, Pet Food Institute, and American Bakers Association today announced a partnership with the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and Railinc to give shippers greater visibility into the recent commodities carried by covered hopper cars. This new resource will provide shippers with essential information to maintain the highest food safety standards and help prevent potential cross-contact ... Read More
NGFA prioritizes targeting environmentally sensitive land within the Conservation Reserve Program
ARLINGTON, Va., April 21, 2021 – NGFA President and CEO Mike Seyfert made the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) April 21 announcement to expand Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acreage with an emphasis on climate-smart solutions. "NGFA looks forward to working with Congress and the Biden administration on promoting working lands conservation programs as climate-smart solutions that keep U.S. agriculture competitive. The NGFA believes CRP should be targeted at the most environmentally sensitive portions of farms, and avoid enrollment of ... Read More
NGFA members elect officers and new directors
ARLINGTON, Va., March 31, 2021 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) announced today that its members re-elected JoAnn Brouillette, president and managing partner of Demeter LP in Fowler, Ind., as NGFA Chairman. NGFA distributed a ballot on March 15 to member companies eligible to vote (Active and Affiliated Association Members) for the election of NGFA’s Board of Directors and industry officers and the ratification of amendments to NGFA’s Bylaws, Trade Rules and Arbitration Rules. Ballots were due on March 26. Election of NGFA Officers and ... Read More
‘Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week’ offers daily virtual events to raise awareness about grain handling and storage hazards
ARLINGTON, Va. March 29, 2021 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) and the Grain Handling Safety Council (GHSC) today launched its fifth annual, weeklong safety outreach effort – “Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week” – to help raise awareness about grain handling and storage hazards and provide safety education and training. Throughout the Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week, which is March 29-April 2, 2021, companies may participate by providing a focused activity and/or toolbox talk ... Read More
NGFA celebrates critical role of food and ag through new ‘Feeding The Economy’ report
ARLINGTON, Va., March 23, 2021 -- The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) celebrates National Ag Day by highlighting a new, nationwide economic impact study -- commissioned by 33 food and agriculture groups and available at www.FeedingTheEconomy.com -- that reinforces agriculture’s incredible impact on the nation’s economy. Over the past year, the ongoing COVID-19 crisis has served as a reminder of the critical role that the U.S. food and agriculture industries play in a resilient food supply chain, fueling the nation and ensuring that Americans are supplied with an abundance ... Read More
NGFA celebrates critical role of food and ag through new ‘Feeding The Economy’ report
ARLINGTON, Va., March 23, 2021 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) celebrates National Ag Day by highlighting a new, nationwide economic impact study — commissioned by 33 food and agriculture groups and available at www.FeedingTheEconomy.com — that reinforces agriculture’s incredible impact on the nation’s economy. Over the past year, the ongoing COVID-19 crisis has served as a reminder of the critical role that the U.S. food and agriculture industries play in a resilient food supply chain, fueling the nation and ensuring that Americans are supplied with an abundance of safe ... Read More
NGFA supports HAULS Act to provide regulatory relief for ag truckers
ARLINGTON, Va., March 18, 2021 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today commended lawmakers for their introduction of the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act of 2021, which would provide much-needed regulatory relief for agricultural truckers. Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., re-introduced the HAULS Act – a bill based on legislation first introduced in 2020 – that includes updates to the agricultural exemption to the hours-of-service (HOS) rules. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s ... Read More
NGFA outlines ag priorities for the next surface transportation bill
ARLINGTON, March 17, 2021 -- The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today urged lawmakers to prioritize improvements to U.S. freight transportation in the next surface transportation bill that are environmentally responsible and enhance the economic health of U.S. agriculture. In a March 17 letter to each member of Congress led by NGFA and signed by dozens of agricultural producer, commodity, agribusiness, food manufacturer and food-related organizations, NGFA and the other groups noted that “Congress can achieve positive benefits for the environment while improving the economic ... Read More
NGFA congratulates Katherine Tai on her confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative
ARLINGTON, Va., March 17, 2021 – National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) President and CEO Mike Seyfert today congratulated Katherine Tai on her confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative. The Senate on March 17 confirmed Tai, President Biden’s nominee to be the nation’s chief trade negotiator, with a 98-0 vote. “Ambassador Tai is eminently qualified to serve as the U.S. Trade Representative and has demonstrated her deep familiarity with opening foreign markets and reducing barriers for U.S. food and agriculture as well as developing strong bipartisan support for trade agreements,” ... Read More
Lacy Holleman
National Grain and Feed Association
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