By Jess McCluer, Vice President of Safety and Regulatory Affairs The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its proposed rulemaking to revise its electronic injury-and-illness reporting regulation originally issued by the Obama administration (formally known as: tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses). The proposed rule eliminates the requirement that establishments with 250 or more employees electronically file Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) and Form 301 (Injuries and Illnesses Incident Report), but requires that they file Form ... Read More
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Trump considers raising tariff rates on Chinese imports
By Sarah Gonzalez, Director of Communications and Digital Media The Trump administration is considering raising the rate for pending tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods from 10 percent to 25 percent, senior administration officials said Wednesday. “The Trump administration continues to urge China to stop its unfair practices, open its market, and engage in true market competition,” U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said in a statement. “We have been very clear about the specific changes China should undertake. Regrettably, instead of changing its harmful ... Read More
U.S. and Mexico report progress in NAFTA talks
The United States and Mexico are nearing a deal on key parts of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Mexican and U.S. officials said Wednesday. Specifically, the negotiators are “getting close” to an agreement on auto rules of origin, which dictate how much of a vehicle must be made in the three NAFTA nations to qualify for duty-free status, according to the head of the trade and NAFTA office for Mexico, Guillermo Malpica. Meanwhile, White House Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Kevin Hassett said during a July 28 interview with Fox News that the United States is making ... Read More
EU reports increase in U.S. soybean imports
The European Commission reported that imports of U.S. soybeans are up 283 percent from this time last year. The report, issued Aug. 1, serves as “the first concrete follow-up to the EU-U.S. joint statement agreed in Washington” between Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and President Donald Trump, the Commission said. EU's total share of imports of U.S. soybeans has increased to 37 percent, up from 9 percent one year ago, according to the press release from the European Commission. The report also noted that the U.S. is now supplying 13 percent of EU soymeal imports, compared ... Read More
2018 NGFA-PFI Feed and Pet Food Joint Conference to present FSMA implementation updates and consumer preferences research
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 1, 2018 --The 2018 edition of the Feed and Pet Food Joint Conference, an annual collaboration between the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and the Pet Food Institute (PFI), will feature several industry leaders and education sessions that will provide the latest information to guide feed and pet food companies through a complex regulatory environment as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) continues to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act. The 9th annual Feed and Pet Food Joint Conference, scheduled for Sept. 17-19 at the Hyatt ... Read More
NGFA and Grain Journal host more than 250 attendees at CONVEY ‘18
The NGFA and Grain Journal Magazine hosted CONVEY ’18 on July 25-26, attracting more than 250 attendees to the Hilton Omaha Hotel in Omaha, Neb. The conference focused on operations, compliance and grain quality issues facing the grain, feed and processing industry. CONVEY ’18 included an informative general session, an afternoon of educational breakout tracks focusing on safety and grain quality/operations, and an interactive workshop that walked attendees through best practices during OSHA inspections. CONVEY ’18 also ... Read More
Industry and government leaders look toward improving U.S. infrastructure and transportation services during 2018 Ag Transportation Summit
By Sarah Gonzalez, Director of Communications and Digital Media Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue emphasized why updating the nation’s infrastructure is so important to the U.S. economy during his keynote speech at the 2018 Agricultural Transportation Summit in Arlington, Va., on July 25. Noting that nearly one third of the freight on American roadways is used to transport agricultural products, Perdue said that the transportation and agricultural industries depend on each other. Likening the U.S. agricultural production, marketing and transportation sectors to the ... Read More
USDA announces Grain Inspection Advisory Committee appointments
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue this week announced the appointment of 12 members – three whom are NGFA members – to serve on the Federal Grain Inspection Service’s (FGIS) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee, beginning July 1. John Lindgren, production manager at United Grain Corporation in Vancouver, Wash., was appointed for three years, while Bruce Sutherland, president of Michigan Agricultural Commodities in Okemos, Mich., and a member of the NGFA Board of Directors was appointed for two years. Established in 1981, the Advisory Committee represents the interests of all segments of ... Read More
NGFA submits statement on FSMA guidance document
ARLINGTON, Va., July 27, 2018 -- The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) submitted a statement to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding an agency guidance document pertaining to animal food rules issued mandated under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). FDA issued a notice of availability of a draft guidance entitled “Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals,” published on Jan. 23 in the Federal Register. The draft guidance is intended to assist animal food facilities comply with the requirements for hazard analysis and risk-based ... Read More
Senate Ag Committee conducts CFTC confirmation hearing
By Todd Kemp, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Treasurer The Senate Agriculture Committee conducted a confirmation hearing July 24 on the nomination of Dan Berkovitz to fill the Democratic vacancy at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Assuming his nomination is reported favorably by the committee, which could come as early as next week, Berkovitz will be paired with Republican nominee Dawn Stump for consideration by the full Senate. The NGFA is working with other agribusiness and producer groups to send a letter of support for both nominees to Senate ... Read More
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