Articles tagged under: National Corn Growers Association
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Small Refinery Exemptions
Published April 29, 2021
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments from the EPA, biofuels industry groups and oil refiners on the use of small refinery exemptions. The oil industry argues it's in compliance to allow small refineries to petition for an exemption at anytime.…Collaborating for Soil Health
Published April 23, 2021
Valent and the Soil Health Partnership have signed a five-year agreement to research the economic and environmental benefits of improved soil health. SHP is a National Corn Growers Association program.Friedlander Moves to Public Affairs Consulting Business
Published April 10, 2021
Liz Friedlander is now with Finsbury Glover Hering, leading its food team within the strategic communications division. Most recently, Friedlander was the policy communications director for the National Corn Growers Association.A New Communications Manager for NCGA
Published April 7, 2021
The National Corn Growers Association has named Stacey Stiens as its new communications manager, focusing on production and sustainability communications. Steins has been the coordinator of NCGA's Soil Health Partnership.Short Stature Corn Highlighted as the Next Big Innovation
Published March 29, 2021
During a National Corn Growers Association podcast, Bayer CropScience Chief Operating Officer Brett Begemann outlined the latest developments in its technology pipeline. Short stature corn was at the top of that list. "It changes the way we can grow corn,"…Biofuels Coalition Prepares for Supreme Court Case
Published March 24, 2021
A biofuels coalition is getting ready to make their case in opposition of small refinery exemptions in front of the Supreme Court next month. The coalition, made up of four groups including the American Coalition for Ethanol and the Renewable…Ag Leaders Kick Off Commodity Classic Opening Session
Published March 3, 2021
American Soybean Association President Kevin Scott, who farms at Valley Springs, South Dakota, spoke about the challenges seen with the pandemic. "One of our primary goals is to have face-to-face time with our legislators." Scott said the ASA adapted by…COVID and Climate Change Will Be Priorities as Vilsack Returns to USDA
Published February 23, 2021
Once he's sworn in as agriculture secretary, Tom Vilsack will get started on Biden administration priorities. National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett is expecting the USDA to place a big emphasis on COVID. "We talked with Mr. Vilsack last…Ag Groups Thank EPA for Supporting Court Decision on Small Refinery Exemptions
Published February 22, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency will support the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeal’s 2020 decision that small refinery waivers are only temporary. In response, the four petitioning groups including the National Corn Growers Association and American Coalition for Ethanol said they…