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welcome BREAKING NEWS WHERE (GRAIN) QUALITY IS JOB 1 By Diana Klemme, V.P. Grain Service Corporation Ford introduced this advertising slogan in the 1980’s to restore consumers’ faith in Ford’s products. Those words and commercials didn’t turn Ford around immediately, in part because Toyota and Honda continued to beat all US carmakers on quality. Now Toyota is under fire on the quality issue for their massive recall and suspension of sales to remedy a potential accelerator problem. Toyota may recover, and Ford’s reputation for quality has fared well in recent years. But this is a vivid reminder of how quickly problems can tarnish a firm’s reputation as a dependable supplier. Read more >> OSHA ISSUES NEW POLICY ON SWEEP AUGERS INSIDE GRAIN BINS National Association Update! The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on Dec. 24 signed a “letter of interpretation” that creates a new policy for operating sweep augers inside grain bins. The letter was in response to questions posed by an insurance representative, who had asked: 1) if a sweep auger can be operated in a bin with an employee present; and 2) if not, what method or procedure OSHA would find acceptable for removing grain from flat-bottom grain bins. Read more >> NDR RESPONDS TO NGF ON ENERGY SALES TAX REFUND FOR GRAIN ELEVATORS Last month the Nebraska Grain and Feed Association (NGF) contacted the Nebraska Department of revenue (NDR) about the state program which allows manufacturers to claim an energy sales tax exemption or refund if the manufacturer can document that the electricity or fuel consumed was directly used for the processing, manufacturing or refining process of tangible personal property. Many members are aware that if you can document to the Nebraska Department of Revenue (NDR) that at least 50% of the energy consumed in your facility adds value to your product, you can claim a 100% sales tax refund on your energy consumption. This would include the energy used to dry grain. Read more >> NGF GRAIN GRADING, STORED GRAIN MANAGEMENT & AERATION STRATEGIES, FEBRUARY 10 – 11, 2010 REGISTER TODAY! MORNING & AFTERNOON SESSIONS PLANNED Presenting, USDA FGIS Official Inspectors, Local Inspection Agency Personnel & Carl Reed with Precision Grain Management Consultants, Inc. NGF Office Basement Conference Room, 1233 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln, NE The Nebraska Grain and Feed Association (NGF) Grain Grading and Stored Grain Management and Aeration Strategies workshop will be held on February 10 and 11 at the NGF office basement conference room, 1233 Lincoln Mall (Parking at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1 block south). Read more >>
ASSOCIATION 2009 - 2010 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE CONTINUES 113 YEARS YOUNG! The Nebraska Grain and Feed Association (NGF) have had a great response 2009 – 2010 membership drive. We encourage you to write the check that will be one of the best investments you make all year! Read More >>
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