CRA Newsletter | May 30, 2024
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CRA NEWS
CRA STATEMENT AFTER FARM BILL
CRA President and CEO John Bode issued the following statement on the vote to advance the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 out of the House Ag Committee:
“This action is a critical step in the Farm Bill process, and we appreciate the work of the House Agriculture Committee to move closer to a new five-year Farm Bill. We are grateful for the efforts of bioeconomy champions to ensure the corn refining industry’s bipartisan priorities are an integral part of the discussion. We view it as an important step toward a bipartisan Farm Bill.”
Read more about CRA’s Farm Bill priorities.
CRA MEETS WITH AGRICULTURE OFFICIALS IN MEXICO
CRA recently held its board of directors meeting in Mexico City. We were honored to meet with Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Víctor Villalobos and, at the U.S. embassy, Charge d’affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission Mark Johnson and staff from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. CRA shared its mutual commitment to integrated North American markets.
CRA STEVIE AWARD WINNERS
This month, CRA celebrates Jamaica Gayle, Director of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs at CRA, for her recognition by The American Business Awards and receipt of the Gold Stevie Award for her work as a leader, contributor, and trailblazer in sustainability.
Additionally, CRA President and CEO John Bode was awarded the Silver Stevie Award for Non-Profit Thought Leader of the Year. CRA congratulates celebrates Jamaica and John on winning these awards and celebrates their hard work on behalf of CRA!
REP. MAX MILLER CO-SPONSORS BIOMANUFACTURING AND JOB ACTS
On May 8, Rep. Max Miller (R-OH-7) joined 13 other Representatives in cosponsoring the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act. CRA thanks Rep. Max Miller for his support of the bill, which will help strengthen U.S. agricultural markets, create new jobs in the ag industry, and bolster our country’s position as a global leader in biomanufacturing.
Learn more about the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act.
MEMBER NEWS
WINNERS OF 2024 CRA SAFETY AWARDS
CRA is thrilled to announce the winners of CRA’s 2024 Safety Awards, which recognize member companies that have achieved zero lost workdays, RIR Excellence, or have completed one million hours of work. This year, ADM, Cargill, Grain Processing Corporation, Ingredion Incorporated, and Primient plants were honored as award recipients, reflecting a commitment to fostering safe and healthy workplaces for employees.
Learn more about the CRA Safety Awards.
GPC WINS 2023 PINNACLE AWARD
The Grain Processing Corporation (GPC) was also recently awarded the Union Pacific Railroad’s prestigious 2023 Pinnacle Award. Union Pacific recognized GPC’s safe transport of chemicals by rail; implementation of release prevention protocol; creation of corrective action plans; and achievement of zero non-accident releases of chemicals.
Read more about GPC’s award.
TATE & LYLE RECOGNIZED AS EUROPEAN CLIMATE LEADER
On April 16, CRA member Tate & Lyle was recognized as a European Climate Leader by the Financial Times in partnership with data provider Statista. In the FT Special Report, Tate & Lyle was recognized amongst the top 600 European companies that have most substantially reduced their Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions over a five-year period. CRA applauds Tate & Lyle for this recognition, and for continuing to strive to be a leader on climate action.
Read in further detail about Tate & Lyle’s recognition.
CORN CORNER
FUN FACT!
Did you know many everyday products are actually plant-based, like toothpaste, mouthwash, cutlery, disposable containers and tableware? See other corn-based products here.