Potential US rail shutdown looms as fall harvest accelerates 09.13.2022 By Arvin Donley Railroads and rail labor have until Sept. 16 to reach an agreement.Read More
NGFA asks Congress to intervene if rail service disrupted 09.08.2022 By Susan Reidy Railroads, rail labor have until Sept. 16 to reach an agreement avoiding strike, lockout.Read More
NGFA supports Primus for STB term 09.08.2022 By John Reidy Railroads’ impact on agriculture industry noted in letter to Congress.Read More
US Senate passes waterways development act 07.29.2022 By Susan Reidy Provisions would modernize infrastructure, bolster agricultural value chain.Read More
NGFA urges support of rail shipping legislation 07.26.2022 By John Reidy Letter to US lawmakers emphasizes need for reliable freight service for agricultural supply chain.Read More
NGFA lauds Conservation Reserve Program flexibility 05.27.2022 By John Reidy Participants will be able to voluntarily terminate contract in final year.Read More
Grain-feed group seeks STB’s help on rail quagmire 03.25.2022 By Matt Noltemeyer NGFA seeks weekly, annual service plans from railroadsRead More
NGFA, grain industry groups urge CRP flexibility 03.24.2022 By John Reidy Letter to US agriculture secretary cites need to fill global food shortfall amid war in Ukraine.Read More
NGFA bestows awards during 126th Annual Convention 03.21.2022 By John Reidy Chairman’s address emphasizes four areas of advocacy for grain and feed industry.Read More
NGFA testifies on competitive switching rules 03.17.2022 By John Reidy Rail-to-rail competition would increase with STB proposal, association says.Read More