Articles tagged under: National Grain and Feed Association

Rivera Takes Over as NGFA VP

Published June 11, 2025

Effective June 30, Allison Rivera will assume the role of vice president of government and industry affairs for the National Grain and Feed Association. For the past nine years, Rivera was executive director of government affairs for the National Cattlemen's…
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NFGA Urges Congress to Mediate Rail Issues

Published December 2, 2022

National Feed and Grain Association Director of Communications Sarah Gonzalez says the tentative rail agreement between rail unions and the Biden administration was first adopted in September and would help ease the brakes put on railroad bottlenecks. "The President urged…
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An Armageddon for the Supply Chain

Published September 9, 2022

The Agricultural Transportation Working Group sent a letter to the Senate and House Transportation Committees Thursday asking them to intervene if an agreement can’t be reached between railroads and labor unions by Friday. National Grain and Feed Association Chief Economist…
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Rail Backlog Puts a Cap on Grain Supplies

Published July 9, 2022

Rail bottlenecks are growing more severe. National Grain and Feed Association Chief Economist Max Fisher says its members have been impacted by rail service disruptions. "Some people are having a hard time getting timely service and if they do get…
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NGFA Welcomes STB Proposal

Published May 24, 2022

The National Grain and Feed Association is praising the Surface Transportation Board for its proposal to address rail service issues. The STB is seeking a faster process to handle service emergencies. The issue came to light this year when railroads…
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The High Cost of Rail Delays

Published April 26, 2022

According to the National Grain and Feed Association, the first quarter rail delays cost the grain industry more than $100 million. "Depending on the market position of the grain industry participant, these extra transportation costs are borne by the participant,…
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Rail Service Will Be Reviewed at STB Hearing

Published April 22, 2022

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Surface Transportation Board will take testimony on rail carrier service problems. In late March, the National Grain and Feed Association sent a letter to the STB saying its members have not been able to purchase…
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Significant Rail Service Issues Reported

Published March 25, 2022

The National Grain and Feed Association is urging the Surface Transportation Board to address rail service disruptions with Union Pacific, BNSF and the Norfolk Southern. The NGFA said its members have run out of grain and forced to shut down…
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NGFA Encourages Pro-Competition Conditions for Rail Merger

Published March 2, 2022

The National Grain and Feed Association encouraged the Surface Transportation Board to ensure competitive opportunities for rail shippers continue under the merger of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern Railway. STB announced in November it had accepted the merge…
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