News from NGFA
More than 200 to Attend NGFA/Grain Journal Safety, Health, Environmental Conference July 28-29
Jul 22, 2010
NGFA to Review Performance of HRW Wheat Futures Contract with KCBT Officials (7/15/10)
Jul 15, 2010
FDA Updates Vomitoxin Advisory Levels to Include Gluten Feed, Meal (7/15/10)
Jul 15, 2010
Senate Approves Financial Regulatory Reform Bill (7/15/10)
Jul 15, 2010
Reid Vows to Bring Energy, Climate-Change Bill to Senate Floor in July (7/15/10)
Jul 15, 2010
NGFA, USA Rice Federation to Provide Input to USDA on UGRSA Contract (7/15/10)
Jul 15, 2010
House Committee Sets July 21 Meeting to Approve Expansive OSHA Bill (7/15/10)
Jul 15, 2010
Court Upholds Expanded 'Employee-by-Employee' Approach for OSHA Violations (7/15/10)
Jul 15, 2010
Time to Register for NGFA-PFI Joint Feed/Pet Food Conference, Sept. 22-24, Chicago! (7/15/10)
Jul 15, 2010
NGFA-Grain Journal Safety, Health, Environmental Conference Convenes July 28-29! (7/15/10)
Jul 15, 2010
FDA Updates Vomitoxin Advisory Levels to Include Gluten Feed, Meal (7/13/10)
Jul 13, 2010
Monsanto Agrees to Maintain International Approvals of Roundup Ready® 1 Soybeans through 2021 (7/13/10)
Jul 13, 2010
Codex Establishes Task Force to Prioritize Hazards in Animal Feed, Feed Ingredients and Develop International Guidance on Applying Risk-Assessment Methods (7/13/10)
Jul 13, 2010
House Committee Schedules July 13 Hearing on Bill Dramatically Increasing OSHA's Powers (7/13/10)
Jul 13, 2010
Obama Urges Senate Floor Action on Food/Feed Safety Bill; Agencies Schedule Joint Public Meetings on Food-Safety Metrics (7/13/10)
Jul 13, 2010
House Ag Appropriations Subcommittee Boosts Fiscal Year 2011 Funding for CFTC, FDA (7/13/10)
Jul 13, 2010
NGFA to Review Performance of HRW Wheat Futures Contract with KCBT Officials (7/7/10)
Jul 07, 2010
Ohio Strikes Deal with Humane Society to Phase Out Certain Animal-Production Practices to Avoid Ballot Initiative (7/7/10)
Jul 07, 2010
NGFA Joins in Urging Passage of Korea, Colombia and Panama Free Trade Agreements (7/7/10)
Jul 07, 2010
Congressional Democrats Introduce Discussion Draft Bill Dramatically Increasing OSHA's Powers (7/7/10)
Jul 07, 2010
EPA Proposes Limits on Emissions from Power Plants; Cites as Model for Future (7/7/10)
Jul 07, 2010
Senate Ag Committee Recommends Confirmation of USDA Nominees (7/7/10)
Jul 07, 2010
FDA Revises Vomitoxin Guidance Advisory Levels for Beef, Dairy Cattle (7/1/10)
Jul 01, 2010
Final Approval of Financial Regulatory Reform Bill Delayed (7/1/10)
Jul 01, 2010
Obama Commits to Pursuing Ratification of U.S.-Korea FTA (7/1/10)
Jul 01, 2010
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on 'Judicious Use' of Antimicrobials in Food-Producing Animals (7/1/10)
Jul 01, 2010
USDA-Proposal Imposes Conditions on Use of Arbitration in Livestock, Poultry Contracts (7/1/10)
Jul 01, 2010
Ryan Bennett Joins NGFA Staff as Manager of Public Policy Relations (7/1/10)
Jul 01, 2010
Hiler Appointed New Chair of NGFA Waterborne Commerce Committee (7/1/10)
Jul 01, 2010
OSHA Conducts Web-based Stakeholder Meeting on Combustible Dust Standard (7/1/10)
Jul 01, 2010
FDA Extends Comment Period on Veterinary Feed Directive to Aug. 27 (7/1/10)
Jul 01, 2010
House Ag Committee Approves Bill Expanding Ag Trade with Cuba (7/1/10)
Jul 01, 2010
NGFA Urges Passage of Cuba Trade Bill (6/30/10)
Jun 30, 2010
USDA-Proposed Regs Undermine Use of Pre-Dispute Arbitration in Livestock, Poultry Contracts (6/25/10)
Jun 25, 2010
House, Senate Plan Floor Action on Final Version of Financial Regulatory Reform Bill (6/25/10)
Jun 25, 2010
Senate Consideration of Bill Extending Tax Breaks Collapses Amid Concern over Impact on Budget Deficit (6/25/10)
Jun 25, 2010
FDA to Issue Draft Guidance on 'Judicious Use' of Antibiotics in Feed (6/25/10)
Jun 25, 2010
House Ag Committee Schedules June 30 Consideration of Cuba Trade Bill (6/25/10)
Jun 25, 2010
USDA Ponders Next Steps After Supreme Court Overturns Trial Judge's Blanket Ban on Planting Biotech Alfalfa (6/25/10)
Jun 25, 2010
Norfolk Southern Imposes New, Weather-Related Condition on Rules Governing Overloaded Railcars (6/25/10)
Jun 25, 2010
FDA to Extend Comment Period on Veterinary Feed Directive to Aug. 27 (6/25/10)
Jun 25, 2010
OSHA Announces Additional Stakeholder Meetings on Injury-and-Illness Prevention Standard (6/25/10)
Jun 25, 2010
NGFA Cautions Congressional Conferees Against Defining 'Bona-Fide Hedges' in Financial Regulatory Reform Bill (6/22/10)
Jun 22, 2010
USDA Halts Release of New UGRSA Contract Pending Meeting Over Industry Concerns (6/17/10)
Jun 17, 2010
USDA to Issue CRP Report June 18; General Sign-Up Likely in August (6/17/10)
Jun 17, 2010
Senators Named to Financial Regulatory Reform Conference Committee (6/3/10)
Jun 03, 2010
NGFA Continues to Urge OSHA to Clarify Policy on Sweep Augers (6/3/10)
Jun 03, 2010
OSHA’s Emphasis Programs Focus on Grain Handling Industry (6/3/10)
Jun 03, 2010
NGFA, Others to Meet with EPA on July 8 on New Source Performance Standards (6/3/10)
Jun 03, 2010
FDA to Announce GRAS Notification Pilot Program for Animal Feed Ingredients (6/3/10)
Jun 03, 2010
Megan Provost to Join NGFA Staff as Director of Legislative Affairs (6/3/10)
Jun 03, 2010
Senate to Consider Tax Break Bill Upon Return from Memorial Day Recess (6/3/10)
Jun 03, 2010
GIPSA Advisory Committee Schedules Meeting in June to Discuss Export User Fees and Wheat Standard (6/3/10)
Jun 03, 2010
FDA Issues Updated Guidance on Electronic Portal for Reporting Serious Food, Grain, Feed Adulteration Incidents; Requests Comments on When Products Considered 'Transferred' (5/28/10)
May 28, 2010
OSHA Proposes Major Revisions to Fall Protection Standard, Encompasses Combustible Dust (5/28/10)
May 28, 2010
Vilsack Says USDA to Propose New Rules in June Governing Producer-Packer Contracts in Livestock, Poultry Sector (5/28/10)
May 28, 2010
House Approves Bill Extending Tax Breaks for Biodiesel (5/28/10)
May 28, 2010
Senate Vote Set for June on Bill Revoking EPA's Authority to Regulate Greenhouse Gases (5/28/10)
May 28, 2010
STB Proposes Modification to System for Determining Rail Variable Costs (5/28/10)
May 28, 2010
USDA Seeks Nominations to Grain Inspection Advisory Committee (5/28/10)
May 28, 2010
USDA Seeks Applications for Designation of Official Grain Inspection Agencies in Indiana, Ohio, Texas (5/28/10)
May 28, 2010
FDA to Issue Updated Guidance on May 24 on Electronic Portal for Reporting Serious Food, Grain, Feed Adulteration Incidents (5/20/10)
May 20, 2010
USDA to Issue Revamped UGRSA Contract for Warehouse Operators (5/20/10)
May 20, 2010
Senate Approves Financial Regulatory Reform Bill (5/20/10)
May 20, 2010
Elanco to Provide Updated Label for Rumensin® 90 (5/20/10)
May 20, 2010
NGFA, Others Challenge EPA Interpretation of Temporary Storage for Air Permitting (5/20/10)
May 20, 2010
Jury Awards $9.2 Million in Damages for Contract Claims Arising from NGFA Arbitration Awards (5/20/10)
May 20, 2010
Politics and Leadership -- Past and Present (5/20/10)
May 20, 2010
USDA Implements Farm Law Provision Allowing Retiring Farmers to Transition CRP Land to Beginning, Socially Disadvantaged Farmers (5/20/10)
May 20, 2010
Registration Now Open for New Fall Feed Conference! (5/20/10)
May 20, 2010
Senate Climate-Change Bill Empowers Ag Secretary to Restrict Idling of Cropland under Offsets Program (5/14/10)
May 14, 2010
EPA Issues Final Rule Implementing Phased-In Greenhouse Gas Thresholds (5/14/10)
May 14, 2010
Senate Continues Floor Consideration of Financial Regulatory Reform Bill (5/14/10)
May 14, 2010
NGFA Urges Senate to Take 'Reasoned Approach' to Financial Regulatory Reform Bill (5/14/10)
May 14, 2010
CFTC, SEC Announce Joint Advisory Committee on Emerging Regulatory Issues (5/14/10)
May 14, 2010
OSHA to Propose Changes to Injury-and-Illness Data Collection Process (5/14/10)
May 14, 2010
USDA Reorganizes FSA Warehouse Functions, Kansas City Commodity Office (5/14/10)
May 14, 2010
NGFA Urges Senate to Take 'Reasoned Approach' to Financial Regulatory Reform Bill (5/12/10)
May 12, 2010
Senate Continues Floor Debate on Financial Regulatory Reform Bill (5/6/10)
May 06, 2010
OSHA Unveils 'Severe Violator' Enforcement Program, Hikes Penalties (5/6/10)
May 06, 2010
OSHA Requires Safety Training to be Offered in Language that Workers Understand (5/6/10)
May 06, 2010
New USDA, DOT Study Recommends Systems-Based Approach to Transportation Policy (5/6/10)
May 06, 2010
EPA Issues Question-and-Answer Document on Air Emissions Rule for Feed, Feed Ingredient Manufacturers (5/6/10)
May 06, 2010
Supreme Court Decides Highly Anticipated Case on Class-Action Arbitration (5/6/10)
May 06, 2010
Sundlof Resigns as Director of FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (5/6/10)
May 06, 2010
Katie Schmidt Joins NGFA Staff as Meetings Manager/Executive Assistant (5/6/10)
May 06, 2010
OSHA Announces Intent to Propose Standard for Identifying, Correcting Hazards (5/6/10)
May 06, 2010
New Safety, Health and Environmental Quality Conference Set for July (5/6/10)
May 06, 2010
Managing Energy Costs -- Turning Off Motors (5/6/10)
May 06, 2010
NGFA Commends USDA, DOT for Comprehensive Ag Transportation Study (5/3/10)
May 03, 2010
Senate Ag Committee Approves Financial Reform Bill (4/22/10)
Apr 22, 2010
Senate Floor Action on Food/Feed Safety Bill Delayed to May (4/22/10)
Apr 22, 2010
OSHA Begins Drafting Combustible Dust Standard (4/22/10)
Apr 22, 2010
USDA Indicates Warehouse Operators, Others Not Receiving CCC Payments May Elect Not to Complete Electronic Registration for Time Being (4/22/10)
Apr 22, 2010
Senators Plan to Introduce Climate-Change/Energy Bill on April 26 (4/22/10)
Apr 22, 2010
Feed, Ingredient Manufacturers Handling Chromium, Manganese Reminded of May 5 Notification Deadline (4/22/10)
Apr 22, 2010
NGFA Commends New Plan to Finance Inland Waterway Projects (4/16/10)
Apr 16, 2010
NGFA Urges USDA to Downsize, Reform CRP (4/13/10)
Apr 13, 2010
Work on Senate Food/Feed Safety Bill Halted by Attempt to Legislatively Ban Use of Chemical in Food, Beverage Packaging (4/8/10)
Apr 08, 2010
FDA Sampling, Testing Grain, Grain Products for Vomitoxin (4/8/10)
Apr 08, 2010
Attorneys General from 14 States Voice Alarm Over Market Power in Agriculture (4/8/10)
Apr 08, 2010
USDA to Require Electronic Registration of Warehouses, Transporters, Other Contractors Providing Goods, Services to CCC (4/8/10)
Apr 08, 2010
NGFA, Grain Journal to Partner on New Safety, Health, Environmental Quality Seminar! (4/8/10)
Apr 08, 2010
USDA Allows First Rate Increases in Four Years for UGRSA Warehouses (4/8/10)
Apr 08, 2010
U.S.-Brazil Agreement on 'Path Forward' to Resolve Cotton Trade Dispute Has Implications for GSM-102 Program (4/8/10)
Apr 08, 2010
Lew Meibergen Inducted into Oklahoma Agricultural Hall of Fame (4/8/10)
Apr 08, 2010
FDA Issues Reminder on Revised Approvals for Neomycin, Oxytetracycline (4/8/10)
Apr 08, 2010
NGFA Chairman Appoints Committee Chairpersons (4/7/10)
Apr 07, 2010
FDA Begins Sampling, Testing Grain, Grain Products for Vomitoxin (4/2/10)
Apr 02, 2010
Senate Staff Continues Work on Final Version of Senate Food/Feed Safety Bill (4/2/10)
Apr 02, 2010
USDA Allows First Rate Increases in Four Years for UGRSA Warehouses (4/2/10)
Apr 02, 2010
EPA Issues Final Rule on Renewable Fuels Standard; Court Challenge Filed by Oil Industry (4/2/10)
Apr 02, 2010
EPA Formally Announces Phase-In of Clean Air Act Permitting for Greenhouse Gases (4/2/10)
Apr 02, 2010
USDA Invites Applications to Provide Official Grain Inspection Service (4/2/10)
Apr 02, 2010
NGFA Makes Premier Feed Quality Education Training Program Available Via Internet (04/01/2010)
Apr 01, 2010
FDA to Sample Grain, Grain Products for Vomitoxin (3/26/10)
Mar 26, 2010
Senate Banking Committee Approves Sweeping Regulatory Reform Bill (3/26/10)
Mar 26, 2010
FDA to Request Comments on Modifications, Improvements to Veterinary Feed Directive (3/26/10)
Mar 26, 2010
EPA Provides Sample Form for Use by Feed, Ingredient Manufacturers to Notify Agency About Use of Chromium, Manganese Compounds (3/26/10)
Mar 26, 2010
NGFA, OSHA to Meet on Safe Operation of Sweep Augers in Bins (3/26/10)
Mar 26, 2010
NGFA Feed Quality Education Training On-Line! (3/26/10)
Mar 26, 2010
NGFA Reminds Industry About Safe Bin Entry Procedures (3/26/10)
Mar 26, 2010
USDA Announces Intent to 'Maximize' CRP Enrollment (3/11/10)
Mar 11, 2010
NGFA, Ag Producer, Agribusiness, Meat Groups Continue Efforts to Further Improve Senate Food/Feed Safety Bill (3/11/10)
Mar 11, 2010
Senate Passes Second 'Jobs' Bill; Includes Biodiesel Tax Credit (3/11/10)
Mar 11, 2010
Changes to NGFA Trade Rules, Arbitration Rules Approved (3/11/10)
Mar 11, 2010
House Subcommittee Examines Commodity Exchange Act Provisions of 2008 Farm Law (3/11/10)
Mar 11, 2010
NGFA, NAEGA Issue Policy Priorities for 2010 (3/11/10)
Mar 11, 2010
U.S. Trade Representative Outlines Obama Administration's 2010 Trade Policy Agenda (3/11/10)
Mar 11, 2010
NGFA Elects New Industry Officers (3/9/10)
Mar 09, 2010
NGFA Elects Members to Board, Executive Committee (3/9/10)
Mar 09, 2010
NGFA Co-Sponsors K-State Feed HACCP Short Course (3/1/10)
Mar 01, 2010
NGFA, GEAPS Announce Availability of New Safety DVD (3/1/10
Mar 01, 2010
Major Economic, Grain and Feed Policy Issues Headline NGFA's 114th Annual Convention (2/25/10)
Feb 25, 2010
Senate Passes Pared Down Jobs Bill; Looks for Second Bite at Apple (2/25/10)
Feb 25, 2010
FDA Safety Rules for Produce May Affect Animal Ag Production (2/25/10)
Feb 25, 2010
NGFA Urges OSHA to Withdraw, Reconsider Policy on Sweep Augers (2/25/10)
Feb 25, 2010
NGFA Urges GIPSA to Refrain from Major Changes to Wheat Standards (2/25/10)
Feb 25, 2010
NGFA, GEAPS Complete New General Safety DVD for Grain, Feed, Processing Industry; Preorders Now Being Filled (2/25/10)
Feb 25, 2010
Reid Presses for Climate, Energy Bill as EPA Lays Down Marker (2/25/10)
Feb 25, 2010
K-State Offers Feed HACCP Short Course (2/25/10)
Feb 25, 2010
FDA Sampling Distillers Grains for Presence of Antibiotic Residues (1/28/10)
Jan 29, 2010
FDA Revises Policy on Issuing Regulatory Discretion, Information Letters to Industry (1/28/10)
Jan 29, 2010
President, Congress Seek Clarity in Agenda Following State of the Union, Massachusetts Election Shake-Up (1/28/10)
Jan 29, 2010
STB Decides to Discontinue Contract Versus Tariff Rate Proceeding (1/28/10)
Jan 29, 2010
CBS Evening News to Air Two-Part Segment on Antibiotic Use in Farm Animals (1/28/10)
Jan 29, 2010
House Committee to Begin Examination of Freight Rail Reform on Feb. 11 (1/28/10)
Jan 29, 2010
CFTC Initiates Rulemaking on Energy Position Limits (1/28/10)
Jan 29, 2010
Supreme Court to Hear Appeal of Case Involving Government Oversight of Biotech Crops (1/28/10
Jan 29, 2010
Supreme Court Denies Injunctive Request to Close Inland Waterways (1/28/10)
Jan 29, 2010
February Frenzy, 2010 Edition! (1/28/10)
Jan 29, 2010
NGFA Urges OSHA to Retain Existing Grain Handling Safety Rules (1/28/10)
Jan 28, 2010
Administration, Congressional Democrats Recalibrating Legislative Agenda Following Senate Election in Massachusetts (1/25/10)
Jan 25, 2010
House Committee Scheduled to Begin Examination of Freight Rail Reform on Feb. 11 (1/25/10)
Jan 25, 2010
NGFA, PFI, AFIA Submit Joint Statement to OSHA on Combustible Dust Rulemaking (1/25/10)
Jan 25, 2010
NGFA, PFI Announce Major New Joint Conference for Animal Feed, Pet Food Industries (1/25/10)
Jan 25, 2010
Senators Seek to Derail EPA Authority to Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions (1/25/10)
Jan 25, 2010
FDA Revises Policies Governing Regulatory Discretion, Information Letters to Industry (1/25/10)
Jan 25, 2010
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Appeal of Biotech Alfalfa Court Decision (1/25/10)
Jan 25, 2010
EPA Plans New CAFO, Stormwater Rules (1/25/10)
Jan 25, 2010
CBS Evening News to Air Two-Part Segment on Antibiotic Use in Farm Animals (1/25/10)
Jan 25, 2010
OSHA to Conduct 'Listening Session' on Feb. 10 (1/25/10
Jan 25, 2010
NGFA AND PFI ANNOUNCE MAJOR NEW JOINT INDUSTRIES CONFERENCE FOR SEPTEMBER (1/21/10)
Jan 21, 2010
FDA Updates Animal Feed Safety System Framework (1/14/10)
Jan 14, 2010
CME Group Seeks Input on Grain, Oilseed Futures Contract Settlement Procedures (1/14/10)
Jan 14, 2010
Inland Waterways Users Board Approves Plan to Improve Project Delivery (1/14/10)
Jan 14, 2010
EPA Issues Final Rule on Emission Controls for Feed Manufacturers Handling Materials Containing Chromium and Manganese (1/14/10)
Jan 14, 2010
Feed Regulators to Develop Checklist for Model Feed, Ingredient Regs (1/14/10)
Jan 14, 2010
OSHA Issues New Policy on Sweep Augers Inside Grain Bins (1/14/10)
Jan 14, 2010
Industry Reminded to Post OSHA 300A Forms from Feb. 1-April 30 (1/14/10)
Jan 14, 2010
Michael Taylor Named FDA Deputy Commissioner for Foods (1/14/10)
Jan 14, 2010
Kapraun Wins 'Washington Weekend' Membership Prize! (1/14/10)
Jan 14, 2010
EPA Issues Final Rule on Emission Controls for Feed, Feed Ingredient Manufacturers Handling Chromium, Manganese Compounds (1/6/10)
Jan 06, 2010
CFTC Finds No Market Manipulation in Cotton Case (1/6/10)
Jan 06, 2010
USDA Implements Disaster-Assistance Program for 2008 Crops (1/6/10)
Jan 06, 2010
CFTC Implements Final Rule for Futures Broker Capital Standards (1/6/10)
Jan 06, 2010
OSHA Schedules Public Hearings on Proposed Changes to Hazard Communication Standard (1/6/10)
Jan 06, 2010
EPA to Conduct Public Meetings on Revisions to Stormwater Regulations (1/6/10)
Jan 06, 2010
Outlook for Major Federal Policy Issues in 2010 (12/29/09)
Dec 29, 2009
Impacts of Climate-Change Legislation – A Look at Troubling Numbers (12/29/09)
Dec 29, 2009
NGFA’s 38th Annual Country Elevator and 13th Annual Feed Industry Conference (12/29/09)
Dec 29, 2009
New Senate Agriculture Subcommittee Leadership Announced (12/29/09)
Dec 29, 2009
Nebraska Grain Elevator Cited by OSHA for Suffocation Incident (12/29/09)
Dec 29, 2009
NGFA Annual Convention -- Important Deadlines Looming! (12/29/09)
Dec 29, 2009
NGFA Cautions FDA on Limitations of Product Tracing Systems for Bulk and Commingled Commodities (12/21/09)
Dec 21, 2009
NGFA, Ag Organizations Voice Appreciation for Senate Committee Action on Bipartisan Senate Rail Reform Bill (12/18/09)
Dec 18, 2009
Senate Committee Adopts Major New Rail Reform Legislation (12/17/09)
Dec 17, 2009
EPA Makes Decision on Final Rule on Emission Controls for Feed Mills (12/17/09)
Dec 17, 2009
Final Industry Guidance Delayed on FDA Electronic Portal for Reporting Serious Adverse Food/Feed Adulteration Incidents (12/17/09)
Dec 17, 2009
USDA Changes Federal Crop Insurance Procedures for Determining Quality Loss-Adjustment Claims for 2010 Crops (12/17/09)
Dec 17, 2009
NGFA Participates in OSHA Combustible Dust Stakeholder Meeting (12/17/09)
Dec 17, 2009
USDA Reviewing Decision on Discontinuing UGRSA Warehouse Contract (12/17/09)
Dec 17, 2009
House Approves Financial Regulatory Reform Legislation (12/17/09)
Dec 17, 2009
Obama Heads to Climate-Change Talks as Impasse Widens (12/17/09)
Dec 17, 2009
NGFA Annual Convention -- Important Deadlines Looming!
Dec 17, 2009
Senate Committee Plans Dec. 17 Consideration of Major New Rail Reform Legislation (12/14/09)
Dec 14, 2009
USDA Reviewing Decision on Discontinuing UGRSA Contract with Warehouse Operators (12/14/09)
Dec 14, 2009
Final FDA Guidance Delayed on Electronic Portal for Reporting Serious Adverse Food/Feed Adulteration Incidents (12/14/09)
Dec 14, 2009
FDA, FSIS Conduct Public Meeting on Enhancing Product-Tracing for Food, Feed, Ag Products (12/14/09)
Dec 14, 2009
NGFA Participates in OSHA Stakeholder Meeting on Combustible Dust Standard (12/14/09)
Dec 14, 2009
Key Senators Develop New Climate-Change Legislation Framework (12/14/09)
Dec 14, 2009
Michaels Takes Reins of OSHA (12/14/09)
Dec 14, 2009
EPA Designates Greenhouse Gases a Danger on Eve of International Climate-Change Confab (12/14/09)
Dec 14, 2009
House Ag Subcommittee Conducts Hearings on Impact of Climate-Change Bill on Ag (12/3/09)
Dec 03, 2009
Senate Floor Action on Major Food/Feed Safety Bill Likely Delayed until Early 2010 (12/3/09)
Dec 03, 2009
CME Group's Variable Storage Rate Proposal Adopted (12/3/09)
Dec 03, 2009
EPA Delays Decision on E-15 Ethanol Waiver Request (12/3/09)
Dec 03, 2009
GIPSA Initiates Rulemaking on Changes to U.S. Wheat Standards
Dec 03, 2009
OSHA Cites Grain Elevator, Feed Plant for Major Violations (12/3/09)
Dec 03, 2009
NGFA Convention Hotel Reduces Rates! (12/3/09)
Dec 03, 2009
Membership Recruiting Update -- Another Good Year! (12/3/09)
Dec 03, 2009
Eleanor Rollings Chosen to Fill New Public Policy Staff Post at National Grain and Feed Association (11/20/09)
Nov 20, 2009
Senate Committee Approves Major Food/Feed Safety Bill (11/19/09)
Nov 19, 2009
CME Group Proposes July Implementation of CBOT Wheat Futures Contract Changes (11/19/09)
Nov 19, 2009
USDA, Justice Department Set Public 'Workshops' on Ag Competition, Concentration (11/19/09)
Nov 19, 2009
Supreme Court to Consider Case on Cargo Liability in Intermodal Shipments (11/19/09)
Nov 19, 2009
KCBT Seeks Exemption to Clear Wheat Calendar Swap Transactions (11/19/09)
Nov 19, 2009
FDA Reminds Industry of Policies for Mycotoxins (11/19/09)
Nov 19, 2009
100-Plus Ag Groups Urge Increased CRP Flexibility to Allow Producers to Respond to Crop Disruptions, Growing Demand (11/10/09)
Nov 10, 2009
NGFA Urges Rapid Implementation of Changes to CME Group's CBOT Wheat Futures Contract (10/29/09)
Oct 30, 2009
Nov. 13 Next Important Touchstone Date for CBOT Wheat Futures Contract Changes (10/30/09)
Oct 30, 2009
EPA Continues Work on Emission Controls for Feed Mills (10/30/09)
Oct 30, 2009
GIPSA Informs NGFA, NAEGA of Changes to Plans for Increasing Export Tonnage Fees for Official Grain Inspection and Weighing Program (10/30/09)
Oct 30, 2009
USDA Extends Comment Period on Pioneer Hi-Bred’s High-Oleic Biotech Soybean Trait (10/30/09)
Oct 30, 2009
China to Lift Ban on U.S. Pork, Live Hog Imports Over H1N1 (10/30/09)
Oct 30, 2009
Senate Confirmation Hearings Scheduled for Nov. 4 on USTR Nominees (10/30/09)
Oct 30, 2009
USDA Amends U.S. Rice Standards (10/30/09)
Oct 30, 2009
NGFA Statement to CFTC Agricultural Advisory Committee on Changes to CBOT Wheat Futures Contract (10/29/09)
Oct 29, 2009
NGFA to Press for Rapid Action on CBOT Wheat Futures Contract Changes
Oct 22, 2009
Senate Launches Consideration of Food/Feed Safety Legislation (10/22/09)
Oct 22, 2009
House Ag Committee Approves Derivatives Regulation Bill (10/22/09)
Oct 22, 2009
Senate Committee Set to Start Deliberations on Climate-Change Bill (10/22/09)
Oct 22, 2009
Congress Appropriates $5.4 Billion for Waterway Projects (10/22/09)
Oct 22, 2009
NGFA, NAEGA Urge USDA to Limit Increase in Inspection Tonnage Fees (10/22/09)
Oct 22, 2009
Early-Bird Deadline Nears for NGFA Country Elevator/Feed Industry Conference (10/22/09)
Oct 22, 2009
Senate to Begin Consideration of Food-Feed Safety Legislation with Oct. 22 Hearing
Oct 20, 2009
OSHA to Initiate Rulemaking Oct. 21 on New Combustible Dust Standard
Oct 20, 2009
CFTC to Webcast Oct. 29 Meeting on Potential Changes to CBOT Wheat Futures Contract
Oct 20, 2009
CFTC Releases Three-Plus Years of History of Disaggregated Trading Data
Oct 20, 2009
Industry Reminded of Mexico’s Requirement to Obtain Original Physical Version of Phytosanitary Certificates
Oct 20, 2009
OSHA Issues Press Release on Grain-Handling Engulfment Incidents
Oct 20, 2009
CFTC Commissioners Confirmed by Senate
Oct 20, 2009
CFTC Ag Advisory Committee Next to Consider CME Group Variable Storage Rate Proposal for Wheat Contract (10/8/09)
Oct 08, 2009
Warehouses Reminded of Producers' Responsibility for Receiving Charges on Loan Grain (10/8/09)
Oct 08, 2009
USDA Streamlines Lien-Waiver Policy on Farm Loan Collateral (10/8/09)
Oct 08, 2009
USDA Seeks Comments on Revised Fees for GSM-102 Export Credit Guarantee Program (10/8/09)
Oct 08, 2009
APHIS to Impose 10 Percent Increase in Ag Quarantine Inspection Fees(10/8/09)
Oct 08, 2009
Georgia Senators Urge OSHA to Regulate Combustible Dust After Home-State Sugar Plant Explosion (10/8/09)
Oct 08, 2009
USDA Initiates Enrollment in 2010 Farm Programs (10/8/09)
Oct 08, 2009
Warehouse Regulators' Group Changes Name (10/8/09)
Oct 08, 2009
Confirmation Hearing Provides Little Insight on CFTC Nominees (10/8/09)
Oct 08, 2009
Senate Version of Cap-and-Trade Climate-Change Bill Introduced (10/8/09)
Oct 08, 2009
Trade Issues Addressed as Congress Completes Ag Appropriations Bill (10/8/09)
Oct 08, 2009
Aggressive Membership Recruiting Campaign Launched by NGFA Board of Directors (10/8/09)
Oct 08, 2009
NGFA Issues Statement on CME Group Proposal to Adopt Variable Storage Rates for CBOT Wheat Futures Contract (updated 10/8/09)
Sep 30, 2009
(updated 10/8/09)
NGFA Announces 10 Percent Dues Reduction for Second Consecutive Year
Sep 28, 2009
GIPSA Considering Major Increase in Official Inspection Tonnage Fees
Sep 24, 2009
EPA Issues Final Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule
Sep 24, 2009
OSHA Updates PPE Standards to Reference Consensus Standards
Sep 24, 2009
EPA Urged to Regulate CAFOs under the Clean Air Act
Sep 24, 2009
House Judiciary Committee Approves Rail Antitrust Bill
Sep 24, 2009
Siddiqui Nominated Chief Ag Trade Negotiator
Sep 24, 2009
House Passes Three-Month Extension of Highway Bill
Sep 24, 2009
Federal Court Again Faults USDA in Challenge Against Biotech Sugar Beets
Sep 24, 2009
Make Use of NGFA Feed Quality Assurance Distance Learning/Education Courses Now!
Sep 24, 2009
NGFA Co-Sponsors K-State Feed HACCP Short Course
Sep 24, 2009
NGFA Announces 10 Percent Dues Reduction for Second Straight Year
Sep 24, 2009
CFTC Subcommittee Recommends December Implementation of Variable Storage Rate for CBOT Wheat Futures Contract
Sep 24, 2009
We’ll Be Calling on You!
Sep 24, 2009
Senate Climate-Change Bill Expected to be Introduced Soon; Progress Likely Slow
Sep 24, 2009
USDA Allocates $65 Million in Week to New Small-Scale Ag Initiative to 'Reconnect' Consumers, Local Producers
Sep 16, 2009
New Senate Ag Committee Chairman Lincoln Outlines Priorities, Begins Building Staff
Sep 16, 2009
Obama Administration Touts New Centralized Website for Consumers on Food-Feed Safety
Sep 16, 2009
Obama Nominates Scott O'Malia to Fill Vacancy at CFTC
Sep 16, 2009
GIPSA Begins 2009 Sampling for Soybean Export Quality Assessment
Sep 16, 2009
China Considers Retaliation Against U.S. Poultry, Autos After Obama Imposes Import Duties on Chinese Tires
Sep 16, 2009
NGFA Urges Speedy Adoption of Variable Storage Rate to Enhance CBOT Wheat Futures Contract Performance
Sep 08, 2009
NGFA Urges Speedy Adoption of Variable Storage Rate Concept to Enhance CBOT Wheat Futures Contract Performance
Sep 08, 2009
CFTC Expands Reporting of Futures Market Contract Positions
Sep 08, 2009
DOT Report Documents Mexican Truck Safety Comparable to U.S.
Sep 08, 2009
Senate Leaders Delay Introduction of Climate-Change Bill
Sep 08, 2009
CFTC Recommends MGE Improve Market Surveillance, Staffing
Sep 08, 2009
USDA Proposes Changes to Regulations on Testing of Scales Used to Weigh Livestock, Poultry, Feed
Sep 08, 2009
GIPSA Seeks Comments on Renewal of Certain Official Grain Inspection Agencies
Sep 08, 2009
Vilsack Names New General Sales Manager for Foreign Ag Service
Sep 08, 2009
NGFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting to Kick Off Recruiting Initiative!
Sep 08, 2009
USDA Crop Insurance Policies Require Pre-Storage Determination of Mycotoxin Levels
Aug 27, 2009
Railroads -- An Environment Ripe for More Regulation?
Aug 27, 2009
OSHA Considers Policy on Sweep Augers Inside Grain Bins
Aug 27, 2009
K-State Offers Feed HACCP Short Course
Aug 27, 2009
Kennedy's Death to Shift Important Senate Committee Assignments
Aug 27, 2009
Dog Days of Summer
Aug 27, 2009
NGFA, CME Group Meet to Discuss Variable Storage Rate as Tool for Enhancing CBOT Wheat Futures Contract
Aug 24, 2009
NGFA Meets with CME Group on Variable Storage Rate Concept for Enhancing Wheat Futures Contract Convergence
Aug 21, 2009
USDA Issues Rules for Expanded Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
Aug 21, 2009
USDA Seeks Comments, Sets Nine Public Meetings on Future of CRP
Aug 21, 2009
CDC Issues New Guidance for Businesses, Employers on 2009 Flu Season
Aug 21, 2009
CFTC Revokes Exemptions from Ag Speculative Position Limits
Aug 21, 2009
Elliott Sworn In as New STB Chairman
Aug 21, 2009
CFTC Seeking Comments by Sept. 4 on Chicago Climate Exchange Carbon Allowance Cash Contract
Aug 21, 2009
CFTC/SEC to Conduct Joint Meetings on Regulation Harmonization
Aug 21, 2009
NGFA, NOPA, PFI Urge FDA to Phase In Implementation of Electronic Portal for Reporting Food, Feed Safety Incidents
Aug 19, 2009
NGFA Urges Grain, Feed, Processing Industry to Voice Concern to U.S. Senators on Climate-Change Bill
Aug 18, 2009
Obama Administration’s Examination of Ag Competition, Concentration Appears Self-Initiated
Aug 13, 2009
FDA's New Enforcement Focus -- Putting It In Perspective
Aug 13, 2009
State Feed Regulatory Officials Approve Model Regulations for Feed, Feed Ingredients
Aug 13, 2009
Monahan Announced as New USDA Deputy Administrator for Commodity Operations
Aug 13, 2009
NGFA Voices Concerns to Senate on Climate-Change Legislation
Aug 13, 2009
NGFA, NOPA, PFI Urge FDA to Delay Implementation of Food, Feed Adulteration Reporting Electronic Portal
Aug 13, 2009
NGFA Feed Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Committee Meets with Top FDA, AAFCO Officials
Aug 13, 2009
Joint Safety, Health, Environmental Quality Committee Examines Key Issues
Aug 13, 2009
FDA Chief Outlines Strong Enforcement Focus
Aug 07, 2009
Rival House Committee Chairmen Agree to Principles for OTC Derivatives Legislation
Aug 07, 2009
CFTC Appears Primed to Propose Speculative Position Limits in Energy Markets
Aug 07, 2009
Senate Confirms Elliott to STB
Aug 07, 2009
Republicans Ask House Ag Committee to Conduct More Hearings on Climate-Change Bill
Aug 07, 2009
USDA Proposes New Method for Determining Federal Crop Insurance Payments for Sorghum
Aug 07, 2009
USDA Announces First National Sign-Up for New Conservation Stewardship Program
Aug 07, 2009
USDA, Justice Department to Conduct Public Workshops in 2010 on Ag Competition, Contracting, Antitrust Issues
Aug 05, 2009
State Feed Regulatory Officials Approve Model Regulations for Feed, Feed Ingredients
Aug 05, 2009
Two Senators Place Temporary “Hold” on STB Nominee Elliott
Aug 05, 2009
Michaels Nominated as New OSHA Chief
Aug 05, 2009
DuPont’s Pioneer Hi-Bred Updates Timelines for Commercializing Optimum® Biotech Corn Trait
Aug 05, 2009
Soybean Producers Decline to Conduct Referendum on Checkoff
Aug 05, 2009
Senate Approves Ag, FDA Appropriations Bill
Aug 05, 2009
Obama Administration Continues Support for Ethanol Tariff
Aug 05, 2009
Norfolk Southern RR Seeks Rehearing of Small Rail Rate Court Decision
Aug 05, 2009
Inland Waterways Users Board Sets Aug. 11 Meeting
Aug 05, 2009
USDA Temporarily Boosts Dairy Price Supports
Aug 05, 2009
Mississippi River Commission Schedules August Meetings
Aug 05, 2009
WTO Dispute-Settlement Panel Established to Consider Chinese Complaint Against U.S. Ban on Poultry Imports
Aug 05, 2009
House Approves Major Food-Feed Safety Bill
Jul 31, 2009
Hearings for Chair of Surface Transportation Board Reveal Little
Jul 31, 2009
House Subcommittee Approves Rail Antitrust Bill
Jul 31, 2009
NGFA Urges CME Group, CFTC to Prepare Now to Quickly Implement More Changes to CBOT Wheat Futures Contract
Jul 24, 2009
House May Consider Food-Feed Safety Legislation Next Week
Jul 24, 2009
Senate Ag Committee Skeptical of Climate-Change Legislation; USDA Releases 'Preliminary Analysis' Of House Version
Jul 24, 2009
CFTC Schedules Public Meetings on Establishing Federal Speculative Position Limits and Hedge Exemptions
Jul 24, 2009
Texan Appointed to Senate Agriculture Committee
Jul 24, 2009
NGFA Preparing to Testify at July 21 Senate Hearing on CBOT Wheat Futures Contract
Jul 16, 2009
House Ag Committee Conducts Hearing on Food Safety Legislation
Jul 16, 2009
FDA Supports Ban on Antibiotic Use for Growth Promotion, Feed Efficiency in Animals
Jul 16, 2009
Senate to Delay Work on Climate-Change Bill Until September
Jul 16, 2009
Senate Committee Approves 18-Month Highway Bill Extension
Jul 16, 2009
FDA Issues New Guidance on Providing Regulatory Submissions Electronically
Jul 16, 2009
United Transportation Union Official Nominated to Chair STB
Jul 16, 2009
Vilsack Announces Key USDA Appointments
Jul 16, 2009
NGFA/GEAPS Grain Quality Management Seminar
Jul 16, 2009
CFTC Announces Changes to Commitment of Traders Report; Will Conduct Hearings on Establishing Speculative Position Limits for Non-Ag Products
Jul 10, 2009
House Ag Committee to Conduct July 16 Hearing on Food Safety
Jul 10, 2009
Obama Administration Announces Food-Safety Initiatives Focused on Meat, Poultry, Product-Tracing
Jul 10, 2009
United Transportation Union Official Nominated to Chair STB
Jul 10, 2009
NGFA Accepts Invitation to Testify at July 21 Senate Hearing on CBOT Wheat Futures Contract Performance
Jul 10, 2009
Senate to Delay Work on Climate-Change Bill Until September
Jul 10, 2009
Senate Appropriations Bill Sets Up Confrontation with House Over Bans on Chinese Poultry Imports, Animal I.D. Funding
Jul 10, 2009
EPA Extends Comment Deadline to Sept. 25 on Changes to Renewable Fuel Standard
Jul 10, 2009
USDA Implements Livestock Indemnity Program
Jul 10, 2009
John Riley Appointed CFTC Director of Legislative Affairs
Jul 10, 2009
John Brewer Named New Associate Administrator at USDA Foreign Ag Service
Jul 10, 2009
Senate Study Released on CBOT Wheat Futures Market Performance
Jul 02, 2009
Discussions Continue on Changes to House Food/Feed Safety Bill
Jul 02, 2009
FDA Schedules Public Workshops on Implementation of Electronic Registry for Reporting Adulterated Products
Jul 02, 2009
DHS to Survey Ag Facilities Potentially Subject to Chemical Security Rule
Jul 02, 2009
Focus on Climate-Change Legislation Shifts to Senate
Jul 02, 2009
House Panel Starts on Surface Transportation Bill Despite Obama Plea
Jul 02, 2009
STB Upholds Rail Carrier's Common-Carrier Obligation to Ship Chlorine
Jul 02, 2009
USDA Issues Initial CRP Final Rule
Jul 02, 2009
Statement of the National Grain and Feed Association on the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations’ Report on ‘Excessive Speculation in the Wheat Market’
Jun 24, 2009
House Committee Approves Major Food/Feed Safety Bill
Jun 18, 2009
NGFA Supports Roll-Back of Hedge Exemption for Swap Dealers
Jun 18, 2009
CFTC Subcommittee on Futures Market Convergence Begins Work
Jun 18, 2009
USDA to Require Warehouses in 23 States to Retain UGRSA Contracts to be Eligible to Offer Marketing Assistance Loans to Producers
Jun 18, 2009
Appellate Court Leaves STB Rules on Small Rail Rate Cases Intact
Jun 18, 2009
FDA Further Delays Implementation of Electronic Registry for Reporting Adulterated Products to Sept. 8
Jun 18, 2009
Aloha! Make Plans Now for the NGFA’s 114th Annual Convention!
Jun 18, 2009
APHIS Seeks Comments on Biotech Quality Management Audit Standard
Jun 18, 2009
Negotiations Reach Critical Stage on House Climate-Change Bill
Jun 18, 2009
NGFA/GEAPS 2009 Grain Quality Management Seminar; Registration Now Open!
Jun 18, 2009
House Committee to Consider Major Food/Feed Safety Bill on June 17
Jun 15, 2009
FDA Further Delays Implementation of Electronic Registry for Reporting Adulterated Products
Jun 15, 2009
Negotiations Continue on House Climate-Change Bill
Jun 15, 2009
Appellate Court Leaves STB Rules on Small Rail Rate Cases Intact
Jun 15, 2009
DHS Schedules June 23 Webinar on Hurricane-Season Planning
Jun 15, 2009
House Subcommittee to Conduct June 3 Hearing on Major Food/Feed Safety Legislation
Jun 01, 2009
USDA Urged to Avoid Disrupting New Commercial Storage When Implementing Farm Storage Subsidy Program
May 21, 2009
Waxman to Issue Discussion Draft of Food/Feed Safety Bill
May 21, 2009
USDA Clarifies Legal Stance on Expiration of Lien Notices on Loan Grain
May 21, 2009
North Dakota Considering Action on Temporary Storage Air Permitting
May 21, 2009
House Committee Nears Passage of Climate Bill
May 21, 2009
House Committee Nears Passage of Climate Bill
May 21, 2009
Obama Tax Plan Includes Proposal to Alter Tax Treatment for Futures, Options Trades
May 15, 2009
CFTC Commissioner Stakes Out Regulatory Authority Over Carbon-Trading Market
May 15, 2009
Obama Administration Proposes New Biofuels Standard
May 11, 2009
FDA Issues Final Guidance on Revised BSE-Prevention Feed Rule
May 11, 2009
OSHA Announces Intent to Begin Rulemaking on Combustible Dust
May 11, 2009
USDA Begins Contacting CRP Contract Holders on Extension Option
May 11, 2009
NGFA Publishes New Trade Rules/Arbitration Rules Booklet
May 11, 2009
U.S., EU Reach Temporary Agreement on Beef Hormone Dispute
May 11, 2009
NGFA Participates in AAFCO Feed Administrators Seminar
May 11, 2009
NGFA Participates in K-State Feed Science Advisory Board Meeting
May 11, 2009
Krueger Appointed Chairman of NGFA Arbitration Appeals Panel
May 11, 2009
Butler Named New GIPSA Administrator
May 11, 2009
NGFA-GEAPS Seminar to Focus on Grain Quality
May 11, 2009
Obama Proclaims World Trade Week for May 17-23
May 11, 2009
"The Onions are Coming! The Onions are Coming!"
May 11, 2009
NGFA Urges Congress to Avoid Unilateral Approach or Land Idling under Climate-Change Legislation
May 04, 2009
NGFA to Conduct Agricultural Transportation Symposium
Apr 30, 2009
U.S. Health Officials Provide Update on H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu); WHO Raises Alert Level to 5 as Some Foreign Countries Ban U.S. Meat Products
Apr 29, 2009
House Committee Action on Energy, Climate-Change Bill Delayed
Apr 29, 2009
USDA Announces 2009-Crop County Loan Rates
Apr 29, 2009
USDA Drops Requirement that Federal- and State-Licensed Warehouses Maintain UGRSA Contract with CCC
Apr 10, 2009
FDA to Propose Allowing GRAS Notification for Feed Ingredients
Apr 10, 2009
Senate Confirms Kirk as U.S. Trade Representative
Mar 23, 2009
Appointments to USDA Trade Positions Imminent
Mar 23, 2009
Energy Secretary Raises Specter of Carbon Tariff on U.S. Imports
Mar 23, 2009
Mexico Specifies Tariffs on U.S. Products in Retaliation for End to Pilot Truck Program
Mar 23, 2009
Congress Resurrects Consideration of Trade with Cuba
Mar 23, 2009
Industry Reporting Requirements for Toxic Releases Revert to 2006 Rules
Mar 23, 2009
USDA Provides Details on Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Farm Program
Mar 23, 2009
CME Group Announces CFTC Approval of Exchange-Clearing of Corn Basis Swaps, Calendar Swaps for Corn, Wheat, Soybeans
Mar 23, 2009
FDA to Delay April 27 Effective Date of BSE-Prevention Feed Rule Changes
Mar 23, 2009
Major Economic, Grain and Feed Policy Issues Headline NGFA's 113th Annual Convention
Mar 19, 2009