WASHINGTON, D.C., March 25, 2020 -- In a letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and 53 other agricultural groups today urged that the agency grant relief from federal drive time rules for all truck drivers hauling agricultural goods. “As trucking capacity and the availability of drivers tightens due to COVID-19, neither surge nor normal trucking capacity may be adequately available to provide the required just-in-time deliveries to animal feeding operations, food processing and manufacturing plants, distribution ... Read More
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NGFA elects Board members and industry officers
ARLINGTON, Va., March 16, 2020 -- During its annual business meeting on March 10 at the NGFA’s 124th annual convention in Austin, Texas, the National Grain and Feed Association’s (NGFA) members elected JoAnn Brouillette, president of Demeter LP in Fowler, Ind., as NGFA chairman. “I'm deeply humbled to serve this industry that is very near and dear to my heart and my family's heart,” Brouillette said during convention. Her father, Don Brouillette, served as NGFA president – formerly the chairman title – from 1984-1986. During its annual business meeting the Association’s members elected ... Read More
NGFA commends CFTC for latest position limits proposal
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 31, 2020 -- The NGFA today commended the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for its proposal to establish speculative position limits in commodity markets, which the agency approved Jan. 30 for publication for public comment. “This speculative position limit proposal is a significant improvement over previous versions and is the result of a lot of time and effort expended by the agency and its staff,” said Todd Kemp, NGFA senior vice president and treasurer. “NGFA is very appreciative that Chairman Tarbert and his colleagues at the CFTC have ... Read More
NGFA commends ratification of USMCA agreement
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 16, 2020 -- The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) commended Congress for ratifying the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) after the Senate approved the trade deal on Jan. 16 by an overwhelming 89-10 vote. “The USMCA is a tremendous positive for the United States and the entire North American region and our interdependent economies,” said NGFA President and CEO Randy Gordon. “Having a sound and competitive free trade agreement with Mexico and Canada is critical to continued economic growth and job creation in the United States and the North American region. ... Read More
NGFA issues statement on signing of Phase One trade accord with China
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2020 -- The National Grain and Feed Association issued the following statement on the signing of the Phase One trade agreement with China. NGFA Chairman Eric Wilkey, president of Arizona Grain Inc., Casa Grande, Ariz., was among agricultural industry leaders attending the signing ceremony at the White House today. “The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) commends President Trump and his administration for successfully concluding and signing a Phase One trade accord with the People’s Republic of China. It represents a significant first step in resolving ... Read More
NGFA industry group selects CargoDocs to deliver digital barge documentation solution
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
NGFA commends House lawmakers for supporting USMCA
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 19, 2019 -- The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) commended House lawmakers for voting 385-41 in favor of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “Having a sound and competitive trade agreement with Mexico and Canada is critical to the continued economic success of U.S agriculture and for the U.S. economy as a whole,” said NGFA President and CEO Randy Gordon. “The USMCA preserves or expands upon critical market access for U.S. agricultural products in the North American market and provides a 21st century blueprint for future trade agreements. USMCA would ... Read More
NGFA commends completion of USMCA agreement
ARLINGTON, Dec. 10, 2019 -- The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) commended completion of negotiations to finalize the much-needed ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “We particularly appreciate the dedication and persistence of U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and House leaders to overcome final hurdles on labor enforcement to reach this milestone,” said NGFA President and CEO Randy Gordon. “We also commend the governments of two of our most important trading partners – Mexico and Canada – in working with the United States to accommodate these ... Read More
NGFA, ag groups, urge support for U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 21, 2019 -- The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and more than 30 other food and agricultural associations expressed their strong support of the “phase-one” trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan in a Nov. 19 letter to the House Ways and Means Committee. “A trade agreement between the United States and Japan is critical since Japan is already the United States’ fourth‐largest agricultural export market and our major competitors have received impactful tariff reductions under the Comprehensive and Progressive for Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement ... Read More
NGFA’s 2019 Country Elevator Conference to feature Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, insights on grain markets and future of food
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 19, 2019 – The National Grain and Feed Association’s (NGFA) 48th annual Country Elevator Conference and Trade Show, the single largest gathering of country grain elevators in the nation, will feature Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, as well as expert insights into the 2020 market outlook, the future of food and more. The 2019 edition of this “meeting of the year” for country elevator managers, merchants and personnel, to be conducted Dec. 8-10 at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis, will bring together more than 600 agribusiness professionals for a day-and-a half of ... Read More
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