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Beck Hired, Roberson Promoted

Published August 12, 2025

The Corn Refiners Association has welcomed Danielle Beck to its team as vice president of government operations. Previously, Beck was a senior executive director of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. CRA also promoted Kent Roberson to senior director of government…

Trump Delivers a Blow to Corn Farmers

Published July 16, 2025

President Donald Trump used social media to announce Coca-Cola will use cane sugar in its soda sold in the U.S. In Trump’s words, “this will be a very good move by them.” Coke completely made the switch to high fructose…

NDSU Study Shows Economic Importance of Corn Refining

Published July 8, 2025

A study conducted by North Dakota State University found the complete elimination of High Fructose Corn Syrup would reduce corn prices by 34 cents per bushel and wipe out over $5 billion in farm revenue. The Corn Refiners Association commissioned…

HFCS and the Impact on Corn Prices

Published July 2, 2025

Faced with an attack on certain food ingredients by Robert F. Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again initiative, the Corn Refiners Association commissioned a study on the economic importance of the corn refining industry. The report says efforts to disparage High…

Corn Refiners Welcomes New Staffer

Published June 4, 2025

The Corn Refiners Association named Ameya Khanapurkar as its new project and policy coordinator. Khanapurkar is a recent CRA intern.

Sustainability Hero Bridges Gap Between Farmers and Policymakers

Published May 16, 2024

For Corn Refiners Association Director of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Jamaica Gayle, communication with policymakers is a must for farmers. "A big challenge that we're facing right now is that story not being told." Gayle wants lawmakers to understand the…

CRA Leading By Example

Published May 8, 2024

Coming off a strong 2023 the Corn Refiners Association is looking to carry that momentum through 2024. Association President and CEO John Bode points to the successes of his staff as proof that they’re doing things the right way. "We…

Broader Options Needed

Published May 3, 2024

Sustainability and carbon emission reduction remain important for agriculture. Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode feels there should be more opt-in options with the new SAF guidelines. We feel that there needs to be recognition of the amazing…

Spencer Chase Moves to CRA/PBPC

Published March 28, 2024

The Corn Refiners Association has hired Spencer Chase as its senior director of communications. Chase will lead the communications efforts for CRA and the Plant Based Products Council. Chase has been with Agri-Pulse Communications for nearly a decade and is…

Support for the Bioeconomy

Published April 20, 2023

Corn Refiners Association President John Bode is concentrating on the farm bill issues that support corn farmers. "We support crop insurance, responsible conservation programs and initiatives to develop the agriculture bioeconomy." Bode said the renewable bioeconomy hinges on manufacturing and…

Articles tagged under: Corn Refiners Association

Beck Hired, Roberson Promoted

Trump Delivers a Blow to Corn Farmers

NDSU Study Shows Economic Importance of Corn Refining

HFCS and the Impact on Corn Prices

Corn Refiners Welcomes New Staffer

Sustainability Hero Bridges Gap Between Farmers and Policymakers

CRA Leading By Example

Broader Options Needed

Spencer Chase Moves to CRA/PBPC

Support for the Bioeconomy

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