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 #2 - 2/28/2006

 

Topics in this Issue:

1. Warehousemen's Conference - Wrap Up
2. Country Elevator Conference - Make Your Reservations Now!
3. PNWGFA Scholarship Program - Deadline 4/15/06
4. USDA Press Release - Crop Insurance Closing Dates
5. USDA Press Release - Nitrogen Fertilizer Part of Energy Strategy
6. Wheat Sales Completed - Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust Update

 

 

Association News:

1.  Warehousemen's Conference
Thank you for joining us at the Coeur d'Alene Resort on February 9th & 10th.  We had very positive feedback about our Speakers, Spouse Event, Reception & Dinner Banquet.  I want to THANK our GENEROUS Sponsors one more time, they enable us to keep our fees low year after year.  

Check out some of the pictures from the event:
We had terrific weather while we were in Coeur d'Alene.  It was sunny each day of our event.  

This picture of beautiful Lake Coeur d'Alene was taken in the morning.

 Morning Session on pesticide recertification, taken on Thursday. 
Thursday's Reception in the Trade Show Area.  

The Spouse Event Planning Committee:  Bev Schauble, Becky Andrews, Tanja Hughes, Billie Johnstone & Pam Becker.  

 Delegates & Spouses enjoy the Dinner Banquet on Thursday Evening.  
 At the Dinner Banquet, Trade Show Vendors get the chance to socialize with delegates & speakers. 
Speakers, Delegates & Spouses enjoying the Dinner Banquet.



2.  Country Elevator Conference - Reserve Your Room TODAY!!!
The planning committee for the Country Elevator Council Conference & Golf Tournament, has selected a location for the event.  Watch your mail for more information on the Golf Tournament & Speakers.

Where:      Pendleton, Oregon
When:       Thursday, April 27 & Friday, 28, 2006 
Location:  Red Lion Hotel (304 SE Nye Avenue, Pendleton) 
Prices:       $74.95 + tax / night (Rate includes cook to order breakfast each day.) 


3.  PNWGFA Scholarship Program
Each year the Association awards four $1000 Scholarships to deserving recipients from the Grain & Feed industry.  The deadline for applications is April 15, 2006.  The application is posted on our webpage and you can also download it here


 

Industry News:

4.  USDA - Crop Insurance Closing Dates
Follow this link for the latest USDA Press Release regarding new crop insurance programs for Pacific Northwest Growers. 


5.  USDA - Nitrogen Fertilizer Tool as Part of Energy Strategy
On Friday the USDA issued the following Press Release regarding nitrogen fertilizer.


6.  USDA - Latest Update on Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust
Follow this link for a Notice to the Trade regarding the sale of Wheat from the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust. 


 

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