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 3, Issue #6 - 3/13/2007

 

Topics in this Issue:

 1. 27th Annual Country Elevator Council Meeting - Dates & Location
 2. Warehousemen's Conference - Some More Good Shots!
 3. PNWGFA Scholarship Program - Application NOW Available
 4. Annual June Convention - Location & Dates
 5. I Need Pictures of Your Facility!
 6. PNWGFA Working For You - Board of Directors Signs NGFA Letter
 7. USDA Issues Press Release Regarding CRP Contracts 
 8. Washington Association of Wheat Growers - 2007 Farm Bill Pros & Cons 
 9. Oregon State University - Press Release
10. Washington Road Closure Notice - Scheduled for August 

 

 

Association News:

1.   27th Annual Country Elevator Council Meeting & Golf Tournament
I can hardly believe we are gearing up for the 27th Annual Country Elevator Council meetings!  We have selected a location with terrific prices and hope you will be able to join us for this informative and FUN event!  Below are the essentials for the meeting.  I will be mailing out the registration form and price list later this week.  

  • What:  27th Annual Country Elevator Council

  • When:  April 19th & 20th, 2007

  • Hotel Information: 

    • Quality Inn & Suites

    • 700 Port Drive

    • Clarkston, WA  99403

    • $69/night + tax

    • Each adult registered with the hotel will receive a made-to-order breakfast in hotel restaurant.

    • Make your reservations by calling 1-509-758-9500, let them know you are with the Country Elevator Council to be placed in our room block.

  • Golf Information:

    • Quail Ridge Golf Course

    • 3600 Swallows Next Loop

    • Clarkston, WA  99403

    • We played this course in 2004 and had a GREAT time!!!



2.   40th Annual Warehousemen's Conference & Trade Show
MORE GREAT PHOTOS...Our Warehousemen's Conference was TERRIFIC...if you missed the event, you missed out!  Our Friend John Ahart with Emerson Power Transmission was kind enough to take the following pictures during the Trade Show, Dinner Banquet & at some of the Hospitality Suites.  John, thank you very much for sharing them with us!  

 



3.   90th Annual Convention & Golf Tournaments:

Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Thursday, June 28th & Friday, June 29th
Traditional Room:  $199.00/night + tax 
Deluxe Room:  $229.00/night + tax

(Don't forget...at this year's Reception we will have an Auction for Advertising Space on the Back Cover of our Annual Directory.)  


4.   PNWGFA Scholarship Program
It's that time again...we are gearing up for the Scholarship Program and we need your help.  We need you to distribute this application to your members and try to get another great group of candidates for our four $1,000 Scholarships to be awarded this June.  Applications must be POSTMARKED by April 15, 2007.  Follow this link for the Application.  (This file is big, if you would prefer, please call or write me and I will fax or mail it to you.)


5.   I Need Pictures of Your Facility
We have been updating the photos that flash on our main webpage and want to include as many member facilities as possible.  I have received a couple new pictures that have been added and Hans Meere, here at the Merchant's Exchange, will be adding captions to them soon.  If you could please e-mail me (Becky@pnwgfa.org) your photos and identify the location of your facility, I will load them ASAP.  Thanks so much!


 

Industry News:

6.  Working For You...PNWGFA Board Signs NGFA Letter
On February 15th, the PNWGFA Board signed on to a letter drafted by the National Grain & Feed Association which was sent to the Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns & the Deputy Secretary, Charles Conner.  The letter addresses the use of CRP land and concerns regarding corn availability and the potential impact of renewable fuels on all types of U.S. grain.  Follow this link for the entire NGFA Letter.

7.  USDA Announces Results of Intentions to Re-Enroll & Extend CRP Contracts
On March 9th the Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns, announced new results of the recent opportunity given to participants of the CRP to re-enroll or extend their contracts.  Follow this link for the entire Press Release.

8.  WAWG - 2007 Farm Bill Pros & Cons
In the March Issue of Wheat Life, the Washington Association of Wheat Growers official publication, they do a good job of outlining the Pros & Cons of the 2007 Farm Bill.  Follow this link for the Full Article.

9.  Oregon State University - Press Release
Oregon State University toots their own horn a bit about their #1 ranking.  Follow this link for entire Press Release.

10.  Plan Ahead - August Road Closure in Washington
The Washington State Department of Transportation has issued a press release regarding a major I-5 rehab project in Seattle scheduled for August 2007.  Follow this link for the entire Press Release.

 

Contact Us:

Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association
Becky Andrews, Director

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