Articles tagged under: National Grain and Feed Association
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…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…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…How Will the Surface Transportation Board Respond?
Published April 26, 2022
The agriculture industry is watching closely to see how the Surface Transportation Board responds to the feedback from agriculture in this week's hearing. National Grain and Feed Association Chief Economist Max Fisher acknowledges there is a lack of rail workers…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,…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…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…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…Seyfert Named CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association
Published January 4, 2021
Starting March 1, Michael J. Seyfert will become the new president and CEO for the National Grain and Feed Association. Seyfert currently serves as the FMC Corp. Director of Government and Industry Affairs. Seyfert will replace the association’s current CEO…