The mission of Pacific Northwest Grain and Feed Association is to organize, promote and serve the mutual needs of firms involved in the processing, handling and merchandising of grain, feed, and other agricultural commodities within the states of Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association


Bi-Weekly NewsBulletin                         Volume 2, Issue #13 - 8/29/2006

 

Topics in this Issue:

1. The Idaho Trout Fry - September 14th
2. New Rail Yard at The Port of Portland
3. The Environmental Protection Agency Discusses Pest Control Devices
4. L&I Press Release - Assistant Attorney General To Help Combat Fraud
5. Common Grass Becomes Cheap Fuel Source

 

 

Association News:

1.  Idaho Golf Scramble & Trout Fry Dinner (September 14th)
Back by Popular Demand...We will be visiting Buhl, Idaho again for the Idaho Golf Scramble & Trout Fry Dinner!  Please join us for a fun filled afternoon of golf, camaraderie, a delicious dinner & great prizes!  During this GREAT event, you will have the opportunity to visit with the Association staff, as well as, its Board of Directors. 

When:     Thursday, September 14, 2006
What:      Idaho Golf Scramble & Trout Fry Dinner
Where:    Clear Lake Country Club
                  403 Clear Lake Lane
                  Buhl, Idaho 83316

Jeff Young with Industrial Systems & Fabrication will be our Golf Chairman for this fun filled event! 

Please come out and join us for a wonderful day in Sunny Idaho!  Follow this link for the Registration Form, Information Sheet & Hotel Information.  Net proceeds to benefit the PNWGFA Scholarship Program. 

 

Industry News:

2.  Port's New Rail Yard an Economic Engine for Region 
In July the Port of Portland received good news from the Oregon Transportation Commission.  They decided to contribute $6.8 million in ConnectOregon funding to help the Port build a rail yard in Rivergate.  Follow this link for the whole story.  


3.  EPA Website Discusses The Topic of Pest Control Devices 
This page is designed to help understand the difference between a pest control device and a pesticide.  You can follow a link within the page for more information about pesticide regulatory requirements.


4.  New Assistant Attorney General to help L&I Combat Fraud
The Department of Labor & Industries just announced that the Washington Attorney General's office has assigned a full-time assistant attorney general to help in combating workers' compensation fraud.  Follow this link for the entire Press Release.


5.  Grass as Cheap Fuel Source
Our friends at the FFA sent over an interesting article about alternative sources of fuel.  Follow this link for the whole story. 

 

Contact Us:

Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association
Becky Andrews, Association Director

200 SW Market Street, Suite 190, Portland, Oregon 97201
Phone: (503) 227-0234, Fax: (503) 227-0059, e-mail: Becky@pnwgfa.org