New NCGA President Begins Term
Michigan farmer Matt Frostic is the new president of the National Corn Growers Association. He succeeds Ohio farmer Jed Bower.
Articles tagged under: National Corn Growers Association
U.S. Input Costs Substantially Higher Than in Brazil
A new report from the National Corn Growers Association confirms U.S. farmers pay significantly more for crop inputs than their Brazilian counterparts. The study, which was conducted by Kynetic, found that U.S. seed corn prices were 68 percent higher over…
NCGA Plan Released
The National Corn Growers Association has released its new strategy to build demand for American corn. Three areas were cited as high-growth opportunities: the use of corn-based ethanol in the global maritime market, sustainable aviation fuel and biobased manufacturing. The…
Seeking an End to Phosphate Fertilizer Countervailing Duties
The National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association and the state corn and soybean grower groups from Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota are calling on the Trump Administration to end the tariffs on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer imports. In a…
$100 Per Acre Losses
The National Corn Growers Association estimates farmers are losing roughly $100 per acre this year because of elevated fertilizer and fuel costs. The group is urging Congress to provide additional financial assistance as producers deal with tight margins.
Short-Season Corn Included in Yield Contest Pilot
The National Corn Growers Association has added a new pilot class to its annual yield contest. This category is for farmers in any state with hybrids with a relative maturity of 99 days or less, giving growers with a shorter…
Fertilizer Fears Intensify for ’27
As the global situation intensifies, farmers are increasingly anxious about fertilizer pricing and availability, particularly for the 2027 crop year. A new study from the National Corn Growers Association found the concerns go beyond this spring season. For every farmer…
‘I Want to be Part of the Solution’
Another Minnesotan is seeking a leadership role. Dana Allen-Tully is a past president of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association and is pursuing a position on the National Corn Growers Association board. "I really feel like agriculture's at a pivotal moment, and…
Farm Leaders Warn U.S. Agriculture Faces Collapse
A bipartisan coalition of veteran farm leaders and USDA officials is sounding the alarm, warning that American agriculture faces a potential 'widespread collapse.' The group, which includes past presidents and CEOs of the National Corn Growers Association, Renewable Fuels Association,…
Year-Round E15 Push Stalls
Congressional efforts to approve year-round E15 sales hit a dead end. National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower responded by saying Congress has “again punted,” leaving half a million corn farmers behind in favor of a handful of refineries. Renewable…
