Farm Bill on Congress Short List to Consider Before Election. NGFA to Engage in Two STB Freight Rail Proceedings

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1 Volume 64, Number 18, Farm Bill on Congress Short List to Consider Before Election (Continued on page 2) NGFA to Engage in Two STB Freight Rail Proceedings STB Proceeding on Competitive Access to Switching (Ex Parte 711): STB Proceeding on Freight Rate Regulatory Reform (Ex Parte 715): (Continued on page 3) National Grain and Feed Association, 1250 Eye St., N.W., Suite 1003, Washington, D.C Phone: (202) , Fax: (202) , Web Site:

2 by Beth Elliott Director of Legislative Affairs ("Farm Bill" continued from page 1) NGFA Cohosts Fundraiser for Rep. Gibbs in Ashland, Ohio NGFA s Grain and Feed PAC co-hosted a fundraiser in August with the Ohio AgriBusiness Association, Town & Country Co-op and Agricultural Retailers Association in support of Rep. Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio. Gibbs is a member of the House Agriculture Committee and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The event was conducted in Ashland, Ohio, at the home of NGFA members Al and Vicki Holdren. Some of the participants are pictured above. Standing: Michael Kennedy, Ag Retailers Association; Sparky Welnau, Farmer; Al Holdren, Town & Country Co-op; John Oster, Morral Companies; Chris Henney, Ohio AgriBusiness Association; Andrew Lesher; Rep. Bob Gibbs; Ray Perkins; Roger Stitzlein, Loudonville Equity; Andrew Wilson, farmer and Farm Credit of Mid-America; Board Member Dick Poe, Farm Credit of Mid-America. Seated: Vicki Holdren, Agvantage Marketing; Beth Elliott, National Grain and Feed Association.

3 by Randall C. Gordon Acting President ("STB Proceedings" continued from page 1) by Randall C. Gordon Acting President Heather McElrath Joins NGFA Staff as Director of Communications Heather McElrath Collegiate Times Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle Citrus County (Fla.) Chronicle

4 by David A. Fairfield Vice President of Feed Services Addressing Aflatoxin: Questions and Answers NGFA Newsletter that may be present in human food, animal feed and feed ingredients? products that are distributed in interstate commerce? unless 4. FDA s action levels for animal feed and feed ingredients grains, corn gluten feeds and corn gluten meals. How do the action levels apply to these products? (Continued on page 5) 2. What are the action levels for Importantly 1 Disclaimer: The National Grain and Feed Association makes no warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, application or use of the information contained in this publication. Further, nothing contained herein is intended as legal advice. Competent legal counsel should be consulted on legal issues. Intended Use in Human Food, Animal Feed and Animal Feed Ingredients Grain, Grain Co-Product, Feed or other Product [parts per billion (p.p.b.)]

5 (Continued from page 4) by David A. Fairfield Vice President of Feed Services 5. Can corn or other animal feed products be blended so as not not 6. Do NGFA s Trade Rules address the permissible levels of 7. What happens if buyers and sellers do not specify within corn or animal feed ingredient and a dispute arises because of its presence? Merchantable Quality: All grain (feed) delivered under this contract shall be of merchantable quality, unadulterated and unrestricted from movement in interstate commerce within the meaning of the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, Environmental Protection Agency tolerances, the U.S. Grain Standards Act and applicable state law. [Emphasis added.] [A commodity is deemed to be adulterated] if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health; but in case the substance is not an added substance such food shall not be considered adulterated under this clause if the quantity of such substance in such food does not ordinarily render it injurious to health. [Emphasis added.] animal feeds that will be exported? (Continued on page 6)

6 (Continued from page 5) each and by David A. Fairfield Vice President of Feed Services 9. Where can I get more information about FDA s NGFA Newsletter Industry Reminded to Guard Against Pesticide-Treated Seed CAUTION: Treated seed. Do not use for feed, food or oil purposes. Store away from feed and foodstuffs. Do not use bag or container for

7 by Randall C. Gordon Acting President Groups File Lawsuit Against FDA for Failure to Implement Food/Feed Safety Law proposed Plaintiffs Contentions: Legal Prospects:

8 USDA Suspends End-User Certificate Requirements for Imported Canadian Wheat by Randall C. Gordon Acting President NGFA Newsletter Federal Register by Jess McCluer Director of Safety and Regulatory Affairs OSHA Outlines Employer Removal from Violator Enforcement Program (29 CFR )

9 by Todd Kemp V.P. of Mkting./Treas. Customer Protection Group Conducts Second Meeting CFTC Schedules Public Meeting to Consider Proposals NGFA Newsletters Sept. 10, 2012: NGFA Foundation; NGFA Excutive Committee Eldorado Hotel and Spa, Santa Fe, N.M. Sept , 2012: NGFA Board of Directors Eldorado Hotel and Spa, Santa Fe, N.M. Sept. 25, 2012: NGFA Biotechnology Committee NGFA Board Room, Washington, D.C. Oct. 9, 2012: NGFA Feed Legislative and Regulatory Affairs and Feed Manufacturing and Technology Committee Hyatt at the Arch, St. Louis, Mo. Oct. 9-11, 2012: NGFA-PFI Feed and Pet Food Joint Conference Hyatt at the Arch, St. Louis, Mo. Oct. 10, 2012: NGFA/California Grain and Feed Association Regional Safety Seminar Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, Fresno, Calif. Oct. 25, 2012: NGFA/Pacific Northwest Grain and Feed Association Regional Safety Seminar, Spokane, Wash. Dec. 9-11, 2012: NGFA 41st Annual Country Elevator Conference and Trade Show CenturyLink Center and Hilton Hotel, Omaha, Neb.

10 by Todd Kemp V.P. of Marketing/Treasurer 2012 Country Elevator Conference Registration Open Now! When: Where: Trade Show Almost Sold Out! National Grain and Feed Association 1250 Eye St., N.W., Suite 1003 Washington, D.C TIME SENSITIVE