Articles tagged under: National Corn Growers Association
Farm Groups Still Want Trade, Not Aid
Published July 26, 2019
Farm groups are somewhat positive in response to USDA’s release of more trade mitigation payment details, though many still say they’d rather have trade over aid. In a statement, the National Association of Wheat Growers says the MFP payments provide…Doggett Optimistic About USMCA Ratification
Published July 23, 2019
National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett doesn’t see much progress being made in U.S. China trade discussions. However, there is progress being made on discussions to ratify the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. "Hopefully, there could be a vote in September…Ethanol, RFS and More Addressed at Corn Congress
Published July 22, 2019
A combination of business and policy are part of the National Corn Growers Association’s Corn Congress, held last week in Washington D.C. Madelia, Minnesota farmer and past president of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association Harold Wolle attended the event. In…Response Comes In After RVO Announcement
Published July 8, 2019
National Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp said farmers are facing a very tough economic environment and the small refinery waivers continue to chip “away at the farmers’ bottom line.” Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor called Friday’s announcement “a slap…RFA Hires Colombini
Published June 5, 2019
Ken Colombini is the new communications director for the Renewable Fuels Association. Colombini has been working as a freelance consultant since 2016. Prior to that, Colombini was part of the communications team at the National Corn Growers Association.Corn Growers Want Better Payments in Next Trade Aid
Published May 16, 2019
If another round of trade aid is made available for U.S. farmers, corn growers want better than the one cent per bushel payments in the Market Facilitation Program. National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett says one penny per bushel…Grain Exports Have Impact on General Economy
Published May 8, 2019
A new study commissioned by the U.S. Grains Council and National Corn Growers Association says the total economic impact of U.S. grain exports was $55 billion and supported 271,000 jobs in 2016. Informa Agribusiness Consulting did the research, focusing on…Corn Growers Release Pollinator Guidelines
Published April 2, 2019
Corn farmers who include soybeans in their crop rotation could benefit from pollinator stewardship. That’s why the National Corn Growers Association, along with the Honey Bee Health Coalition, are releasing new best management practices for pollinators around corn fields. According…Ethanol Supporters Push for Final E15 Rule in Hearing
Published April 1, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency hosted a hearing Friday on providing flexibility for E15 and the RIN compliance system. Biofuel supporters asked the agency not to adopt proposed changes to RINs and to finalize the E15 rule. Growth Energy CEO Emily…