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), […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 4, 2024 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Berit Linnehan Foss will join the organization as the new Vice President, Feed and Sustainability, effective Dec. 18, 2024. With a career spanning roles in feed, regulatory affairs, quality control and sustainability, Dr. Foss brings a […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 23, 2024 – President-elect Donald J. Trump announced today that he has nominated Brooke Rollins as the Secretary of Agriculture. Mike Seyfert, the President and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), released the following statement. “On behalf of the member companies of the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), I […]
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 6, 2024 – Former President Donald J. Trump was declared the victor of the U.S. presidential election earlier today after he secured enough votes to win the electoral college. Ballots are still being counted, but Trump appears positioned to win the popular vote as well, which would be the first time since […]
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