Articles tagged under: National Corn Growers Association
COVID-19 Impacts on the U.S. Corn Industry
Published July 27, 2020
National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett says there are a lot of people hurting right now and the next COVID-19 relief package will provide much-needed assistance. The coronavirus knocked the U.S. corn market’s customers awry. "When our customers hurt,…Thalmann Elected to NCGA Board
Published July 15, 2020
Former Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Brian Thalmann was elected to the National Corn Growers Association Board of Directors during Corn Congress. Thalmann joins farmer Harold Wolle and Tom Haag representing Minnesota on the board. The new term begins on…Laudeman Takes Job in Corteva’s DC Office
Published July 15, 2020
Corteva Agriscience has named Peter Laudeman as its political affairs manager. Laudeman will work on policy issues, state and federal advocacy programs and manager the political action committee. Most recently, Laudeman was the manager of public policy for risk management…Ethanol Markets Improve, But Regulatory Challenges Remain
Published June 20, 2020
As the ethanol market begins to improve, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said it will be a long road to recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. "It's going to be very patchwork as every community is going to be opening at…Ag Coalition Responds to Dicamba Ruling
Published June 17, 2020
A coalition of national grower trade associations including the American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association and others are getting involved in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ dicamba case. On Tuesday, the coalition filed an amicus brief, otherwise known…Reduced Ethanol Demand Trickles Down to the Corn Price
Published June 12, 2020
In a panel discussion on the Renewable Fuel Standard and E-15, National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Ross said corn farmers will feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for a long time. "The trickle down effect from the transportation…Farm Groups Request EPA to Issue Existing Stocks Order for Dicamba
Published June 8, 2020
The American Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers Association and others are requesting the EPA issue an existing stocks order allowing farmers to have access to already purchased dicamba products as well as those that remain in the supply chain…BASF Scholarship Recipient has a Passion for Precision Ag
Published March 28, 2020
Matthew Sperry, a student at South Dakota State University, has a passion for precision agriculture. That passion for the industry is why Sperry was selected as one of this year’s BASF and National Corn Growers Association scholarship recipients. "My biggest…A Success in Stewardship for Corn Farmers
Published February 28, 2020
National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Ross says farming practices are quickly evolving with sustainability in mind. "NCGA feels we've reached a tipping point where we have the opportunity to recognize corn farmers for their efforts to stay productive and…