Grain Storage

Mar. 17: In light of last year’s unique corn harvest, the National Corn Growers Association urges growers to pay special attention to grain bin safety this spring.

In a recent article, Purdue Extension Grain Storage Specialist Matt Roberts said, “The biggest grain bin safety concerns this year are related to mold. Damaged and moldy grain often clumps together and causes clogs.”

Registration Raffle

Mar. 16: Organizers of the National Corn Growers Association’s 2010 Corn Utilization and Technology Conference announced that the first 100 paid attendees to register for the conference will be entered into a drawing for an Apple iPad. NCGA President Darrin Ihnen will draw the winner during the conference’s Opening Ceremony on the evening of June 7.

Activism Video

Mar. 15: With regulators, food elitists and animal-rights extremists consistently attacking agriculture, it is important that growers work together to respond to challenges threatening their livelihoods, according to a new video, “Add Volume to Your Voice,” released by the National Corn Growers Association today. The video is available through YouTube by clicking here.

Ag Week

Mar. 15: National Ag Week, March 14 through March 20, celebrates the abundance provided by agriculture. It also provides producers, agricultural organizations, corporations, universities and government a moment to both look at both the huge advances in agriculture that have happened and those expected in the future. The National Corn Growers Association is a proud sponsor of this event, hosted by the Agricultural Council of America. Organizers hope to reach an expanded target audience with this year’s theme: “American Agriculture: Abundant. Affordable. Amazing.”

Candidate Profile

Mar. 12: With a strong belief that the National Corn Growers Association is the premier grassroots organization both run by and for corn farmers and with his personal dedication to grower service, Gene Baumgardner of Jeffersonville, Ohio, chose to seek election to NCGA’s 2011 Corn Board.

Ethanol Resources

U.S. corn growers are proud to work hard and be able to meet the demand for corn for food, feed, fuel and fiber. We’re also proud of the important role corn ethanol plays in reducing our nation’s dependence on foreign oil, in helping protect the environment and in boosting our nation’s economy. These resources were prepared to help you understand the truth regarding ethanol’s positive impact.

Sustainability

As the original environmentalists, corn farmers are continuing their work as stewards of the earth’s natural resources. The recent Field to Market report cites growth in sustainability by corn farmers across five areas (water use and quality, land use and biodiversity, soil loss, energy use and climate impact).

Click here for more information about land use and other sustainability issues.

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ACRE Resource Center

The Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program, adopted by Congress in the 2008 Farm Bill, represents a fundamental reform in U.S. farm policy. With rising input costs, greater market volatility and other operational challenges, this program provides an additional risk management tool for producers. While federal crop insurance offers substantial protection for crop failure, ACRE is intended to address less significant losses not adequately covered otherwise.

America’s Heartland

NCGA is proud to be a promotional partner of America’s Heartland, the award-winning half-hour weekly television series, now in its fifth season, that provides a fascinating look behind the scenes of America’s farms and ranches.

Click here for more information and to watch episodes online.

Corn Yield Contest

Advanced production techniques, informed growing practices and improved seed varieties helped corn growers achieve high yields in the National Corn Growers Association’s 2009 National Corn Yield Contest, now in its 45th year. Winners were announced Dec. 18.

National Winners List

State Winners List