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 #3 - 3/14/2006

 

Topics in this Issue:

1. Country Elevator Conference
2. PNWGFA Scholarship Program - Deadline 4/15/06
3. Press Release - WISHA Inspections of Privately Owned Farms
4. USDA Press Release - Positive BSE Test Results in Alabama Case
5. USDA Export Grain Quality Report Available
6. WWRP Press Release - Farmland Conservation Grants Available
7. WA Senate Legislation - Odessa Aquifer Bill
8. Ag Ocean Transportation Coalition - Homeland Security Export Restrictions

 

 

Association News:

1.  Country Elevator Conference
The planning committee is currently working out the schedule for our event and lining up speakers with great topics to present to our group in April.  I will be sending out more information in the next few weeks.  It's not to early to reserve your room!

Where:      Pendleton, Oregon
When:       Thursday, April 27 & Friday, 28, 2006 
Location:  Red Lion Hotel  1-800-733-5466 (304 SE Nye Avenue, Pendleton)  
Prices:       $74.95 + tax / night (Rate includes cook to order breakfast each day.) 


2.  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:

3.  WISHA Inspections
March 14, 2006 - The Washington Farm Bureau and the Department of Labor & Industries announced the settlement of a federal civil rights lawsuit involving inspections of privately owned farms.  Follow this link for the entire Press Release.


4.  USDA - Positive BSE Test Results
On Monday (3/13/06) the USDA issued the following Statement by USDA Chief Veterinary Officer John Clifford (DVM) regarding positive BSE test results in Alabama.


5.  USDA Export Grain Quality Report Available
March 6, 2006 - The USDA's Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration released its latest report on the quality of US grain exports.


6.  WWRP - Farmland Conservation Grants Available
Deadline May 1, 2006 - The Washington Wildlife & Recreation Program issued the following Press Release regarding the deadline for possible farmland conservation grants.


7.  WA Senate Legislation - Odessa Aquifer Bill Passes 
March 7, 2006 - Good News for much of the Columbia Basin, the Washington State Senate passed a bill prime-sponsored by Sen. Mark Schoesler that provides short-term help for those relying on the Odessa Aquifer.  Follow this link for the entire Press Release.


8.  AgOTC - Export Restrictions Proposed by Dept. of Homeland Security
Peter Friedmann with the Agriculture Ocean Transportation Coalition has issued a letter outlining some of the issues regarding the export restrictions proposed by the Department of Homeland Security.  Please follow this link.


 

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