NGFA
First, thank you for your membership. We appreciate your involvement in the association; it’s what makes us a strong organization to represent the industry.

Today, we are breaking out a new way to keep you informed and make it easier for you to stay involved.

Beginning with this letter, we will provide a quarterly update on NGFA business, member events, and issues affecting your business. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or comments. You can always contact me at tkemp@ngfa.org, but for more information on specific issues, see ourstaff directory to find who can help you best.

I would also like to thank those who came out to our recent annual convention in San Antonio. It was a great event and, as always, wonderful to catch up with so many of you. If you didn’t see it, you might be interested in the NGFA Chairman’s address: “Innovation in an Interconnected World.” It provides an excellent overview of the industry, our association and the current state of affairs.
Further, earlier this year, NGFA President Randy Gordon outlined the association’s top public policy priorities; take a look and see what we will focus on for you in the coming year.

The items below highlight just a few high-priority issues during the first few months of 2015 at NGFA. If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Key Industry Issues
  • NGFA, AFIA Release OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Program Guidance (Document | Webinar)
  • NGFA Urges Congress to Enhance Reliability, Cost-Effectiveness of U.S. Official Grain Inspection System Full Story–>
  • FDA Proposes to Amend Food Facility Registration Regulation  Full Story–>
  • Q&A: The Food Safety Modernization Act Full Story–>
  • NGFA Reiterates Strong Support for STB Proposal to Make Weekly Rail Service Reporting by Class I Carriers Permanent Full Story–>
  • Updated NGFA Trade Rules and Arbitration Rules Booklet Now Available Full Story–>
  • NGFA Commends Introduction of Common-Sense Biotech Labeling Bill Full Story –>
  • Board of Directors Members Elected; Executive Committee Re-Elected Full Story –>
  • FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Ensuring Safety of Animal Feed Maintained and Fed On-Farm Full Story–>
  • OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards Full Story–>
As a member, you should be receiving our bi-monthly newsletter. If not, please contact Director of Communications Heather McElrath at hmcelrath@ngfa.org or 202.289.0873 to ensure you’re on the list.
In addition, you can find the latest news at ngfa.org/news.
Upcoming Events

A list of all upcoming events can be found at ngfa.org/events. However, in the second quarter make plans to join us:

  • July 28-30, NGFA/Grain Journal Elevator Design Conference at the Sheraton at Crown Center, Kansas City, Mo. (Register | Details)
  • August 4-5, Ag Transportation Summit at the Westin O’Hare in Chicago, Ill. (Registration Opens Soon | Details)
New Members
Below are new NGFA members approved from January to April:
  • POET Grain LLC (Wichita, Kan.)
  • Sunright Agri-Green Int’l Inc. (Lawrenceville, Ga.)
  • Triangle Cooperative Service Co. (Enid, Okla.)
  • Annapolis Grain Co. (Annapolis, Ill.)
  • AP-ALURA (Chihuahua, Mexico)
  • Mid Central Grain (Masonville, Iowa)
  • Noble Americas Resources Corporation (Chicago, Ill)
  • Amerra Capital Management LLC (New York, N.Y.)
  • Boyd Station LLC (Danville, Pa.)
  • Concordia Terminal LLC (Concordia, Kan.)
  • Musgrove Grain LLC (Lake Odessa, Mich.)
  • TransWorks (Fort Wayne, Ind.)
  • Origination Inc. (Maplewood, Minn.)
  • Stockholm Grain (Sharon Springs, Kan.)
  • TruHorizons LLC (Milford, Ind.)
For additional information, check out NGFA’s list of members at ngfa.org/members. Additionally, you can search for contacts at NGFA-member companies using the online directory at ngfa.org/directory.
New NGFA Staff Member

Finally, please join us in welcoming Chanel Skinner to the NGFA staff. She will serve as the executive administrative assistant. Read more about Chanel in a recent newsletter article.

We are here to serve you and look forward to a productive 2015. If we can do anything to assist you, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Todd Kemp,
NGFA Vice President of Marketing/Treasurer