ARLINGTON, Va., March 24, 2025 – In comments submitted today to the U.S. Trade Representative, the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) opposed a government proposal to levy steep fines and restrictions on exporters that use Chinese-made ships. It encouraged the USTR to seek alternative methods to boost U.S. shipbuilding. “Though well intentioned, this proposal […]
ARLINGTON, Va., March 19, 2025 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today applauded the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) decision to reinstate select data collection programs and reports. In April 2024, NASS announced its intention to discontinue the county estimates for crops and livestock, citing budget concerns. Many NGFA members use county estimates to build […]
ARLINGTON, Va., March 19, 2025 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today applauded the reintroduction of the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act. The bill would streamline the regulatory process for non-nutritive animal food ingredients with widespread societal benefits, such as reducing human foodborne illness, improving animal production, and protecting the […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 19, 2025 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) applauded the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Howard Lutnick yesterday as Secretary of Commerce and vowed to work with him to ensure a fair and open trading system for U.S. agriculture. “American agriculture is the most competitive and productive in the world, but our success depends on fair […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 13, 2025 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) extended its congratulations to Brooke Rollins today on her confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Mike Seyfert, NGFA’s President and CEO, released the following statement on behalf of the grain and feed industry. “With her roots in agriculture and extensive leadership experience, […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 9, 2025 – The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. released a joint statement yesterday announcing an agreement on a new six-year labor contract. The agreement must be ratified by both sides, but the tentative deal averts a potential strike that threatened to shut down East and Gulf […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 23, 2024 – Stephen Vaden, a judge on the Court of International Trade and the former General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has been selected to be the department’s next Deputy Secretary. Mike Seyfert, the President and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), released the following congratulatory […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 19, 2024 – The U.S. Senate yesterday approved the biennial Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) by a vote of 97-1. WRDA funds crucial water-related infrastructure projects nationwide under the supervision of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It was approved last week by the House of Representatives […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 17, 2024 – Ambassador Kip Tom, a key agricultural advisor to President-elect Donald J. Trump, was one of the leaders to address more than 500 members of the grain and feed industry last week at the 53rd Country Elevator Conference (CEC). Tom is an Indiana farmer and formerly served as the […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 12, 2024 – The U.S. grain and feed industry will have several issues to navigate in 2025, including a difficult rural economy, shifting political realities, and possible extreme weather on the horizon. That’s according to three speakers who addressed more than 500 attendees yesterday at the 53rd Country Elevator Conference (CEC), […]
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