Articles tagged under: National Corn Growers Association
Ag Groups Have Positive Response to Fertilizer Ruling
Published July 19, 2022
The International Trade Commission’s rejection of final duties on urea ammonium nitrate was not expected, but applauded by agricultural groups. National Corn Growers Association President Chris Edgington says this is a welcome relief, because tariffs would increase input prices much…Former ASA and NCGA Leader Passes
Published June 17, 2022
Jeff Gain, who served as the executive director of the American Soybean Association and CEO for the National Corn Growers Association, died. Gain was 82 years old.Doggett Leaving NCGA
Published May 12, 2022
National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett will be leaving the association next year. According to Agri-Pulse, an internal announcement from Doggett said it’s not retirement, he wants to continue to work and move to a new chapter in his…NCGA Calls for Executive Order to Maintain E15 Access
Published March 25, 2022
National Corn Grower Association leaders have sent a letter to President Biden, asking him to use his emergency powers to make E15 available year-round. A 2021 court decision limited the availability of the higher ethanol blends during the summer months.…Huge Implications for Agriculture
Published February 25, 2022
Aimport Research Executive Vice President and CEO Mark Purdy, who is a former Army colonel, says the Russian invasion of Ukraine has major implications for agriculture. "If you take Russia, Ukraine and maybe throw in the 'stans, there's a third…NCGA Disappointed with Fertilizer Tariff Decision
Published December 1, 2021
After CF Industries filed a complaint that UAN imports from Russia, Trinidad and Tobago are unfairly subsidized, the U.S. Department of Commerce recommended countervailing duties on fertilizers from those countries. The National Corn Growers Association is disappointed with that decision.…Amicus Brief on Fertilizer Being Reviewed by ITC
Published November 24, 2021
The U.S. Court of International Trade will review an amicus brief on fertilizer from the National Corn Growers Association, the Agricultural Retailers Association and other agriculture groups. The court is considering a case on tariffs of phosphorous fertilizers imported from…NCGA Looks Forward to Working with Bonnie on Climate
Published November 22, 2021
National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett is looking forward to working with newly confirmed USDA Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie. "He understands agriculture and is coming from a different perspective. We're not always going to…Fertilizer Costs Remain Big Concern
Published November 22, 2021
Fertilizer costs are high this fall. National Corn Growers Association First Vice President and Minnesota farmer Tom Haag believes that will be a major issue for corn growers in 2022. Haag already locked in fertilizer needs for the farm, applying…