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 #17 - 11/7/2006

 

Topics in this Issue:

1. Warehousemen's Conference - Mark Your Calendar - February 8th & 9th 
2. USDA Accepting Trade Adjustment Assistance Petitions 
3. Bruce Blanton Appointment - US Department of Agriculture 

 

 

Association News:

1.  40th Annual Warehousemen's Conference & Trade Show
Mark your calendars NOW!!  We will be meeting at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington for our 40th Annual Warehousemen's Conference.  As always we will have a FABULOUS Spouse Event for the ladies to enjoy while the gentlemen are hard at work.  We will also feature a Trade Show for our members to talk with vendors.  

For Reservations call:  1-800-899-1482

Room Rates:  Economy $109 / Deluxe $139

Over the next month or so, I will be sending out more information on speakers, registration fees, credit hours and the Spouse Event.


 

Industry News:

2.  USDA Accepting Trade Adjustment Assistance Petitions
The US Department of Agriculture recently issued a press release stating that agricultural commodity producers have until January 31, 2007 to file a petition to USDA's Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) for benefits under the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program (TAA), follow this link for the entire press release. 


3.  Bruce Blanton Appointment - US Department of Agriculture 
Strachan announces appointment of Bruce Blanton as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Congressional Relations for the US Department of Agriculture.  Follow this link for the press release. 

 

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