Articles tagged under: National Corn Growers Association
Biden Urged to Expand Biofuels Access
Published October 21, 2021
Farm and biofuel leaders sent a letter to the White House seeking expanded access to lower-carbon, lower-cost biofuels to address rising fuel costs. The letter references the lack of blending targets for 2021 and 2022. National Corn Growers Association CEO…NCGA Adds Ziegler to Public Policy Team
Published October 1, 2021
Matthew Ziegler is the new manager of public policy for the National Corn Growers Association. Ziegler’s focus will be on transportation, research and new uses policy. Ziegler spent two years at USDA briefing former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on rural…Vaccinations Urged in Rural America
Published September 1, 2021
More than 30 state and national farm groups are working together to support vaccination efforts in rural communities. In an open letter to members, these groups said ‘farmers make science-based decisions every day to protect their farms and communities and…NCGA Fills Public Policy Role
Published August 11, 2021
Angus R. Kelly has joined the National Corn Growers Association as its director of public policy, trade and biotechnology. Kelly has worked a Syngenta as a lobbyist and in corporate affairs.Pro-Ethanol Message Highlighted in DC
Published July 22, 2021
Ethanol is facing challenges on Capitol Hill and in the courts. The National Corn Growers Association has responded with a new marketing campaign that is targeting government and public policy stakeholders. This effort is designed to highlight the environmental benefits…A New Policy Communications Director for NCGA
Published July 21, 2021
The National Corn Growers Association has a new director of policy communications. Bryan Goodman has worked for several associations in Washington, D.C., including the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the American Chemistry Council.A Win for Oil Refiners in the High Court
Published June 25, 2021
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of oil refiners seeking waivers from the Renewable Fuels Standard. The ruling allows the EPA to extend small refinery waivers to any refinery “at any time," opening up the number of refineries eligible…Haag Elected as First Vice-President of NCGA
Published June 18, 2021
Eden Valley, Minnesota farmer Tom Haag will be the first vice president for the National Corn Growers Association. Haag was elected by the board and will begin the new role in October. Haag grows more than 1,700 acres of corn…Tax Proposals Seen as a Threat
Published May 12, 2021
A coalition of more than 40 farm groups is voicing concern about President Biden’s tax proposal. In a letter to congressional leadership, these groups emphasized the need for the current estate tax exclusion limits and stepped-up basis. A continuation of…