NCGA's Mission

To create and increase
opportunities for corn growers.

Membership in NCGA is...

• Protecting Our Environment
• Protecting Your Future
• Protecting Your Investment

Who is the NCGA?

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is a national organization founded in 1957 and represents approximately 33,000 dues-paying corn growers and the interests of more than 300,000 farmers who contribute through corn checkoff programs in their states. NCGA and its 48 affiliated state associations and checkoff organizations work together to help protect and advance the corn producer's interests.

When did the NCGA start?

In 1956, Iowa farmer Walter Goeppinger began to organize the association with corn farmers from nine states because of minimal public recognition, appreciation and political support U.S. corn growers received in producing America’s largest crop.

One year later, the National Corn Growers Association was formed, with offices in Boone, Iowa. In 1984, leaders moved the headquarters from Iowa and established a national office in St. Louis, Missouri.

What is the NCGA Today?

NCGA is the largest trade organization in the United States representing corn growers. Since its inception the NCGA has successfully represented corn growers, throughout the entire corn industry, the U.S. government, and consumers and throughout the world.

Today, NCGA and your state associations are working with elected leaders to increase ETHANOL demand by establishing a Renewable Fuels Standard as part of a comprehensive energy policy and thereby reducing energy prices and protecting national security. NCGA is working to develop new uses for corn through RESEARCH AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT programs. It is also the leading voice for corn growers in the promotion of BIOTECHNOLOGY products to U.S. and international government leaders. NCGA and your state association is committed to supporting FARM POLICY. By being your advocates, we can work to ensure government policy is fair so you can compete in a global economy. The NCGA and your state association also work to open new markets through TRADE and work on providing access to these new markets by improving our TRANSPORTATION systems.

Why do corn growers belong to the NCGA?

NCGA is the VOICE for the corn grower’s concerns in national legislative, judicial and regulatory agencies’ decisions affecting agriculture.

Today, international leaders, industry leaders, agriculture and national media, recognize NCGA as the leading corn grower organization on Capitol Hill as illustrated by recent accomplishments:

Where is the NCGA located?

Members of the NCGA live and farm in 48 states. The NCGA national headquarters is located in St. Louis, Missouri. NCGA also maintains an office Washington, D.C.