ARLINGTON, Va., July 28, 2025 – President Trump on Sunday announced the framework for a new trade deal with the European Union that reduces tariffs and aims to expand access for U.S. exports, including key agricultural products. The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) released the following statement from its president and CEO, Mike Seyfert: “NGFA […]
ARLINGTON, Va., July 22, 2025 – The United States and Indonesia today announced the framework for a new trade deal that would include meaningful access for agricultural commodities. The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) applauded the announcement and released the following statement from its president and CEO, Mike Seyfert. “America’s grain and feed industry […]
ARLINGTON, Va., July 22, 2025 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today commended the House Agriculture Committee for approving legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA), a foundational law that underpins the nation’s grain inspection and weighing system. “This is a must-pass bill for the entire grain value chain. It plays […]
ARLINGTON, Va., July 17, 2025 – Dr. Julie Callahan, a veteran of the U.S. Trade Representative’s office for nearly a decade, has been selected to be the country’s top trade negotiator for agriculture. Mike Seyfert, the President and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), released the following congratulatory statement. “On behalf of […]
ARLINGTON, Va., July 3, 2025 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) applauded Congress for including a slate of important agricultural and tax provisions in the recently approved budget reconciliation bill. The package, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” was passed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday and the House of Representatives today. The […]
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today commended the U.S. Senate for passing a budget reconciliation bill that contained several critical provisions supporting American agriculture, including enhancements to risk management tools, investments in research, and measures to promote U.S. goods abroad. The bill also extends tax credits to help boost domestic renewable […]
ARLINGTON, Va., June 26, 2025 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today reiterated its strong support for timely, bipartisan reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA) during testimony before the House Agriculture Committee. Testifying on behalf of NGFA and its more than 700 member companies, Nick Friant, Director of Raw Material Quality […]
ARLINGTON, Va., June 18, 2025 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today expressed strong support for the introduction of the bipartisan Vehicle Axle Redistribution Increases Allow New Capacities for Efficiency (VARIANCE) Act (S. 2108) in the U.S. Senate. Introduced by Senators Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) the bill would amend federal law to allow […]
ARLINGTON, Va., June 13, 2025 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today commended President Donald Trump and his administration for taking decisive action to preserve the Lower Snake River dams, which are a key component of the Pacific Northwest’s transportation and energy infrastructure. In a presidential memorandum signed June 12, President Trump directed […]
ARLINGTON, Va., June 11, 2025 – Stephen Vaden has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. Vaden, a judge on the Court of International Trade and former General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), brings deep legal knowledge and public service experience to this leadership role. Mike Seyfert, […]
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