Articles tagged under: National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Simpson to Succeed Conner at NCFC
Published May 28, 2025
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives has named its next president and chief executive officer. Duane Simpson has been with Bayer for the past 17 years. Previously, he was CEO of the Kansas Grain and Feed Association. The current NCGC…Debt Ceiling Debate Limits Farm Bill Activity
Published February 10, 2023
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO Chuck Conner is optimistic about the upcoming farm bill debate but is concerned about the lack of activity. Conner says Congress is consumed with the debt ceiling issue. "It's sort of taken all…NCFC Adds Gihorski to Team
Published September 16, 2022
Zachary Gihorski has joined the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives as its director of government affairs and sustainability. Most recently, Gihorski was the associate director of public policy for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.Farm Bill May Get A Bipartisan Boost
Published August 12, 2022
Of the $40 billion for agriculture included in the Inflation Reduction Act, roughly half is expected to be used for conservation programs. The infusion in conservation funding is divided between the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program,…Ag Strives to Collaborate on Climate Policy Efforts
Published December 28, 2021
Climate is a top priority for the Biden administration. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Chuck Conner, member of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance, says it’s been interesting to monitor how the ag industry’s recommendations are being incorporated into policy.…What Happens Next with the Reconciliation Package
Published September 13, 2021
All eyes are on the House Ways and Means Committee as they prepare to review the revenue section of the reconciliation package on Tuesday. That’s where tax changes could happen. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives CEO Chuck Conner says it…Ag Has Mixed Response to Infrastructure Proposal
Published April 2, 2021
President Biden’s $2.25 trillion American Jobs Plan is getting mixed feedback in the agriculture sector. Farm groups like the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives is pleased the proposal offers solutions for roads, bridges and improving rural broadband. President and CEO…Partisanship Remains in Washington D.C.
Published March 8, 2021
When President Biden took office, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President Chuck Conner was hopeful the partisan atmosphere in Washington D.C. would improve. Nearly two months later, Congress moved the new COVID relief package through without Republican support. "I'm still…Hope Remains in Ag Amid Division in Washington D.C.
Published February 11, 2021
According to National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO Chuck Conner, a partisan polarization is happening in Washington D.C. "Members of Congress now, quite literally, fear members across the aisle and their supporters or simply view them as un-American…