Articles tagged under: North Dakota Corn Growers Association
ND Corn Farmers Want Harvest Flexibility from USDA
Published November 8, 2019
The majority of corn is standing in North Dakota. North Dakota Corn Growers Association President Randy Melvin, who farms at Buffalo, says the weather will determine how much more can be harvested. "One of my concerns talking to producers is…An Eagerness to Get USMCA Ratified Soon
Published September 19, 2019
North Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Lisa Hochhalter was in Washington D.C. this past week to rally for the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. "Our group reiterated how important it is to get this agreement ratified." Hochhalter says opinions vary…Farmers Seek Clarity on MFP 2.0 in Roundtable
Published August 6, 2019
In Monday’s roundtable discussion, North Dakota farmers and commodity groups asked Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce to clarify details of the Market Facilitation Program 2.0. North Dakota Soybean Growers Association president Joe Ericson asked if basis is factored into…Hochhalter Takes Over at NDCGA
Published August 2, 2019
Lisa Hochhalter is the new executive director of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. The Barnesville, Minnesota native was working on a part-time basis before starting as the full-time executive director Thursday. "I majored in agricultural communications at NDSU and…Local Farm Groups Ask USDA for Fair Trade Aid
Published May 22, 2019
In a letter submitted to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Tuesday, local farm groups including the North Dakota Grain Growers Association, Northarvest Bean Growers Association and the North Dakota Corn Growers Association ask USDA for fair payment for all commodities. They…Officers Elected to ND Corn Growers Association Board
Published April 5, 2019
Alice farmer Randy Melvin is the new president of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. Elected as vice president is Paul Thomas of Velva, and Rob Hanson of Wimbledon is secretary/treasurer. Walcott farmer Ben Bakko was elected to serve on…NDCGA Hires Executive Director
Published March 18, 2019
The North Dakota Corn Growers Association has hired its new executive director. Lisa Hochhalter is now a staff member for the North Dakota House agriculture committee and has been a law clerk for a Grand Forks legal firm. Hochhalter will…Wetlands Interim Rule Upsets Ag Groups
Published February 7, 2019
Agriculture groups are upset with USDA’s interim final rule on wetlands. The public comment period ended this week. The North Dakota Corn Growers Association, North Dakota Grain Growers Association, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association and Ellingson Companies filed joint comments,…Mourning the Loss of Dale Ihry
Published January 4, 2019
The agriculture community is mourning the loss of a long-time North Dakota leader. Dale Ihry, who was the executive director of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association and North Dakota Corn Utilization Council, died Thursday due to complications from a…