ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 16, 2024 — In comments submitted today to federal banking agencies, the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) said recent proposals to overhaul bank capital rules would increase costs for accessing cleared derivatives markets. “NGFA’s members and their customers depend on derivatives markets to hedge their risks and central clearing provides agricultural […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 22, 2023 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and the North America Export Grain Association (NAEGA) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol’s (CBP) reopening of international rail crossings at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas. “The NGFA and NAEGA are pleased to see […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 18, 2023 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and the North America Export Grain Association (NAEGA) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol’s (CBP) closing this morning of international rail crossings at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas. “The NGFA and NAEGA call […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 15, 2023 — The Biden administration on Dec. 14 announced a $1 billion plan with environmental groups, four tribal governments and the states of Washington and Oregon meant to address salmon declines in the Columbia and Snake River system. The settlement announcement proposes that the administration help fund and conduct studies on […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 8, 2023 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) supports the introduction of the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act in the House by Reps. Greg Pence, R-Ind.; Jim Baird, R-Ind.; Kim Schrier, D-Wash; and Angie Craig, D-Minn. “Members of the grain and feed industry thank Reps. Greg Pence, R-Ind.; […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 2, 2023 — The National Grain and Feed Association’s (NGFA) 52nd annual Country Elevator Conference and Trade Show (CEC) takes place in Louisville, Ky., from Dec. 3-5 at the Omni Louisville Hotel, featuring experts on artificial intelligence, agricultural policy, U.S. transportation, the economy and more. “NGFA committee members and staff have organized a full, timely […]
ARLINGTON, Va., July 14, 2023 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today for issuing final rules to remove “Soybeans of Other Colors” (SBOC) as a grading factor for determining soybean quality. “NGFA appreciates the efforts of USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffit and Agricultural […]
ARLINGTON, Va., July 12, 2023 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) congratulated Xochitl Torres Small on her confirmation to serve as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) deputy secretary. The Senate voted 84-8 to confirm Ms. Torres Small on July 11. The Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously advanced her nomination in May. “NGFA members […]
ARLINGTON, Va., June 28, 2023 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) issued a statement supporting the Reliable Rail Service Act (S.2071), a bill recently introduced by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisc., and Roger Marshall, R-Kan., that would better define Class I rail carriers’ common carrier obligation. “Clarification of the common carrier obligation has been needed […]
ARLINGTON, Va., June 22, 2023 — National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) members gathered in Washington, D.C., this week for the NGFA’s annual fly-in to meet with nearly 100 members of Congress to discuss farm bill priorities, transportation issues, trade and other topics important to the grain, feed and processing industry. NGFA state/regional affiliates also […]
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