Articles tagged under: National Corn Growers Association
NCGA Hires New Biofuels Director
Published February 12, 2025
Lane Howard has joined the National Corn Growers Association as its director of biofuels. Most recently, Howard managed the market development portfolio for the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council and Missouri Corn Growers Association.Advocacy Takes on More Importance
Published November 29, 2024
National Corn Growers Association Chairman Harold Wolle, who farms at Madelia, Minnesota, says the money available for farm bill funding could be tight with the new Congress and new Administration. "It's a transition period and none of us know exactly how…Biofuels Hopeful for Policy Shift Under Trump 2.0
Published November 16, 2024
During President Trump's first term in office, there was more focus on fossil fuels over biofuels. Former National Corn Growers Association CEO John Doggett is curious to see if that changes once Trump is back in office in January. "It…New NCGA President Takes Message to the White House
Published October 9, 2024
During a White House meeting on competition in agriculture, National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman Jr. said farmers are dealing with a difficult economy. Hartman called on the Biden Administration and Congress to take action on tax credits to…Aflatoxin: A Growing Concern
Published August 17, 2024
National Corn Growers Association President Harold Wolle testified about the importance of funding for aflatoxin research during the Senate field hearing. “Direct losses of corn caused by aflatoxin are estimated at $200 million annually, with indirect losses from byproducts such…Walking the Halls of Congress
Published July 22, 2024
The National Corn Growers Association and American Soybean Association were both on Capitol Hill this past week seeking action on the farm bill. Priorities include crop insurance and increased funding for trade promotion programs. Biofuels were also part of the…Klobuchar Recognized with NCGA President’s Award
Published July 19, 2024
The National Corn Growers Association is presenting its President’s Award to Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar. This is one of NCGA’s highest honors and the organization’s president chooses the recipient. NCGA President Harold Wolle farms at Madelia, Minnesota and said Klobuchar…More Litigation for EPA
Published June 14, 2024
The National Corn Growers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Petroleum Institute and car dealerships are suing the Environmental Protection Agency over its emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty trucks. The emission standards would require 68 percent of new passenger…Important Farm Safety Net Improvements
Published May 26, 2024
National Corn Growers Association President Harold Wolle is happy with the number of the organization's priorities that were included in the farm bill. "It has some important improvements to the farm safety net, the Title I program and it doubles…