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Ag Leaders Weigh in on FBA Payment Rates

Published January 2, 2026

A total of $11 billion in the Farmer Bridge Assistance program is going to eligible row crop producers. The remaining $1 billion in the package is allocated for specialty crops and sugar growers. The timeline and payment rates for those…

Refiners Waived From Biofuel-Blending Requirement

Published August 24, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced its decision on small refinery exemptions. Out of 175 petitions, the EPA granted full exemptions to 63 and partial exemptions to 77 refiners. Twenty-eight petitions were denied and seven were determined to be ineligible.…

Standing Up for Crop Protection Tools

Published July 15, 2025

A recent assessment by the Make America Healthy Again Commission targeted crop protection tools, including glyphosate and atrazine. The National Association of Corn Growers is asking its members to weigh in with the Trump Administration before the Commission’s follow-up report…

An E15 Call-to-Action

Published March 4, 2025

A summer driving waiver was approved for E15 in eight Midwestern states, but more work needs to be done. National Corn Growers Association President Ken Hartman said a call-to-action for a permanent solution is in place. "We almost had E15 in…

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…

Articles tagged under: National Corn Growers Association

Ag Leaders Weigh in on FBA Payment Rates

Refiners Waived From Biofuel-Blending Requirement

Standing Up for Crop Protection Tools

An E15 Call-to-Action

NCGA Hires New Biofuels Director

Advocacy Takes on More Importance

Biofuels Hopeful for Policy Shift Under Trump 2.0

New NCGA President Takes Message to the White House

Aflatoxin: A Growing Concern

Walking the Halls of Congress

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