Articles tagged under: National Corn Growers Association
Thompson Moves to NCGA
Published January 30, 2020
Anne Thompson joins the National Corn Growers Association as its director of PAC and political strategy. Previously, Thompson worked by Bunge North America and CoBank.ND Corn Farmer Places in Yield Contest
Published January 13, 2020
A Berlin, North Dakota farmer is a first-place state award winner in the National Corn Growers Association yield contest. Situated in the southeast part of the state, Steve Huber credits the success to advanced precision agriculture technology. "I'm pretty particular,…Willett Retires
Published January 10, 2020
National Corn Growers Association Senior Director of Public Policy Sam Willett has retired. Willett has been on the NCGA staff since 2001.From NCGA to Bayer
Published November 22, 2019
Katharine Emerson will take over as Bayer's director of political affairs on December 2. Emerson has been serving as the director of public policy and political strategy for the National Corn Growers Association.EPA Transparency Still Needed on Small Refinery Exemptions
Published November 21, 2019
National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett says a resolution is still needed for small refinery waivers. "This isn't a transparent process. That's why we're in this situation. People want to know what's going on with these exemptions. I think…Renewable Fuel Coalition Challenges SRE Process
Published October 24, 2019
Renewable fuel and agriculture trade organizations are challenging the process of how the EPA granted small refinery waivers for the 2018 Renewable Fuel Standard. In a petition filed on Tuesday with the Court of Appeals in Washington D.C., the coalition…Doggett: Ethanol Slowdown Impacting Corn Supply/Demand
Published September 20, 2019
Over 15 ethanol plants across the Midwest have announced closures in recent months, while many others are cutting production. During the slowdown, corn and ethanol organizations are awaiting final word from the Trump Administration on if ethanol gallons lost as…NCGA Urges Trump to Take Action
Published August 30, 2019
National Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp has sent a letter to President Trump, asking him to intervene and help corn farmers. The letter highlights the recent approval of 31 new small refinery waivers and the negative impact seen on…NCGA Responds to USDA MFP Details
Published August 23, 2019
In a statement, the National Corn Growers Association said it welcomes the USDA releasing more details of the Market Facilitation Program. According to the NCGA, the payment rate for corn is 14 cents per bushel. Earlier this year, an NCGA…