New SSGA head makes splash in first week
Eric Wenberg wasted no time in his first days as executive director of the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance. In his second day on the job, Wenberg hit the ground running by arranging a meeting with agriculture officials from the Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C. Wenberg, in conjunction with the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association, discussed […]
New organization, new logo
The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA) is proud to unveil the organization’s logo. The green and gold symbolizes the colors of the agricultural products SSGA represents, while the oval shape and arrow demonstrates SSGA’s focus on transporting products throughout the world. The logo selection comes on the heels of the organization naming Eric Wenberg […]
USDA’s Foreign Ag Service holds Farm Bill listening session
SSGA Executive Director Eric Wenberg represented the organization at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) listening session last week in Washington, D.C. to hear comments on how to best implement new provisions to the Farm Bill’s trade title. The trade title encompasses USDA’s foreign market development programs and food aid. SSGA […]
SSGA tabs Wenberg as executive director
Senior Foreign Service career member to develop SSGA as global food industry leader By Katelyn Blackwelder The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA) announced Eric Wenberg has been named executive director of the organization. Wenberg began duties Monday with meetings with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials in Washington, D.C., and visited the Japanese Embassy […]
Brazil’s leading soy producer, plus Big 4 multi-national grain traders considering joint road, railway venture
The world’s big four agriculture traders and Brazilian rival Amaggi could make a joint bid to operate a road connecting the country’s grain belt to northern ports, while also considering an investment in a parallel railway, the firm that conducted a study on the potential venture said on Monday. Archer Daniels Midland Co (ADM), Bunge […]
SSGA elects executive team
Petrich to chair newly formed organization The Specialty Soya and Grain Alliance (SSGA) held its first board meeting following the formation of the organization. SSGA is a consolidation of the Northern Food Grade Soybean Association (NFGSA) and Midwest Shippers Association (MSA). Business items included formation of a strategic plan, identity, committees and membership structure. Election […]
U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange, Midwest Specialty Grains Conference set
The 2019 U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange & Midwest Specialty Grains Conference and Tradeshow is set for Aug. 20-22, 2019 in Chicago. This year marks the seventh consecutive year the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and the Specialty Soya & Grains Alliance (SSGA) are teaming up to co-host the international event. The conference and trade show draws nearly […]
Assessing soybean meal for trypsin inhibitors
Trypsin inhibitor levels in soybean meal vary by country and region, but they do not necessarily correspond with urease activity and need to be measured separately, says Juxing Chen, manager of structure and function biology for Novus International Inc. Read the full report from Feed Navigator.
General Mills commits to regenerative ag practices goal
Company targeting 1 million acres by 2030 General Mills, Inc. announced today it plans to partner with organic and conventional farmers, supply chain partners and agricultural organizations to advance “regenerative agricultural practices” with the goal of having 1 million acres under the holistic approach to farming by 2030. Regenerative agriculture farming methods are aimed at […]
ASA disappointed no tariff conclusion
After nearly three months of negotiations, President Trump and Chinese President Xi could not reach a conclusion and bring to an end tariffs imposed on soy growers by China since July 2018, a measure that would have brought great relief to soy growers. Davie Stephens, a soybean grower from Clinton, Kentucky, and American Soybean Association […]
SSGA lands USDA ATP grant
Grant to help grow specialty crop industry Is there a better way to celebrate the announcement of a new agricultural alliance than to announce that alliance has landed a grant to help grow its industry at home and abroad? Probably not; that’s why the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA) is excited to announce the […]
Two become one: Ag associations consolidate
Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance focuses on growing identity-preserved industry The Midwest Shippers Association (MSA) and the Northern Food Grade Soybean Association (NFGSA) have consolidated to form the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA), effective immediately. “Selling ag commodities globally continues to be increasingly more difficult,” said Tom Slunecka, chief executive officer for Ag Management […]
