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Corn Commentary

April 17, 2009 Vol. 16. Issue 14

In this issue:
· NCGA, Others Urge Obama to Resolve Mexico Truck Dispute
· NCGA, Other Top Ag Groups: Time to Support Ethanol
· NCGA Past President Visits Asian Markets
· NCGA Reaffirms Sustainability Commitment
· State Corn Groups Gather to Share and Learn
· Stories From This Week’s Blog

April 10, 2009 Vol. 16, Issue 13

In this issue:
· NCGA: CBO Report Finds Ethanol Has Minimal Impact on Food Prices
· In Brazil Trip, NCGA Leaders Emphasize Learning, Cooperation
· ACRE Program Enrollment Opens April 27
· Climate Task Force
· Stories From This Week’s Blog

April 3, 2009 Vol. 16, Issue 12

Listen To This Week’s Audio Stories:
· NCGA Response to USDA Acreage Report (3-31-09)

In this issue:
· NCGA Research Team Leader Testifies for Genome Funding
· Updated ACRE Calculator Available Now
· Farmers Focus on Research Needs
· Cuba Travel Bill
· ACRE Deadline Extended for Farmers; NCGA Commends Action
· USDA Report Says More Corn on Fewer Acres
· NCGA Grower Services Team Meets in St. Louis
· Stories From This Week’s Blog

March 27, 2009 Vol. 16, Issue 11

In this issue:
· NCGA Agri-Industry Council Meets in Washington
· NCGA, Others Grateful for Commodity Futures Trading Oversight Legislation
· NCGA Establishes Farmer-Led Climate Change Task Force
· Meeting to Discuss Mississippi River Lock Project
· NCGA Outlines Key Principles for Greenhouse Gas Legislation
· Farmers Learn Leadership in Washington
· NCGA CEO Stresses Need for Collaboration to Keep Farming Sustainable and Food Affordable
· Production Team Talks Issues in Texas
· Stories From This Week’s Blog

March 20, 2009 Vol. 16, Issue 10

In this issue:
· Our View: Boston Editorialists Need a Day in the Field
· NCGA Commends USDA for ACRE Program Details
· NCGA, Grains Council Talk Trade in Europe
· VeraSun Facilities Sold to Valero, Others
· Celebrating Agriculture
· NCGA Provides Farmer Perspective to Genetics Researchers
· NCGA, Others Oppose Proposed Safety Net Budget Cut
· NCGA Corn Board Discusses Grower Issues with USDA Secretary Vilsack
· Stories From This Week’s Blog

March 13, 2009 Vol. 16, Issue 9

In this issue:
· NCGA Sponsors Fertilizer Outlook Presentations
· Guest View: Job Opportunity
· NCGA Reminder: Crop Insurance Changes
· NCGA Supports Farm Policy Competition
· Farmers Advocate for Mycotoxin Research Funds
· Stories From This Week’s Blog