Farm Policy News
June 23, 2021
New NCGA-KCOE ISOM Report Explores Tax ProposalsA new report commissioned by the National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Risk Management &...
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Deadline for Cover Crop Insurance Premium Benefit Quickly ApproachingIn order to qualify for the new federal Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP), the U.S. Department...
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NCGA Statement: NCGA Expresses Disappointment in EPA’s Intent to Revise Definition of WOTUSNCGA President John Linder made the following statement after the Environmental Protection...
Read MoreJune 3, 2021
Corn Growers Welcome Stepped-up Basis DefenseU.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott (D-GA) sent a letter yesterday to...
Read MoreMay 20, 2021
Webinar Dives into Proposed Legislation and Impacts on TaxesKCoe Isom, a food and agriculture consulting and accounting firm, will be holding a webinar for...
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U.S. Court of Appeals Vacates Three Small Refinery Exemptions from the Previous AdministrationNational Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President John Linder made the following statement...
Read MoreMay 11, 2021
NCGA Joins Agricultural Tax Priorities Letter to CongressThis week, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) joined 39 agricultural organizations in...
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NCGA Statement on America the Beautiful InitiativePresident Biden released a report today detailing their vision for the “America the Beautiful”...
Read MoreApril 26, 2021
Biofuels Coalition Readies for Oral Arguments in Supreme CourtIn oral arguments scheduled for Tuesday morning, four agriculture and biofuel organizations...
Read MoreApril 22, 2021
NCGA Supports Reintroduction of Senate Climate Policy LegislationThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) applauds the bipartisan reintroduction of the...
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NCGA Statement on Robert Bonnie“We’re pleased to learn President Biden has nominated Robert Bonnie to be the next Under...
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Focus on Infrastructure: Rural BroadbandThe American Jobs Plan, the Biden Administration’s $2 trillion infrastructure proposal, includes...
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RFA, Growth Energy and NCGA Defend Year-Round E15 in CourtToday, the D.C. Circuit Court will hear oral arguments in American Fuel & Petrochemical...
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USDA Pandemic Assistance for ProducersThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on March 24 Pandemic Assistance for...
Read MoreMarch 17, 2021
Senate Confirms Tai for U.S. Trade RepresentativeThe U.S. Senate today confirmed Katherine Tai to serve as U.S. Trade Representative (USTR),...
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Regan Confirmed to Lead EPAThe U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Michael Regan, on a 66-34 vote, to serve as Administrator...
Read MoreMarch 10, 2021
American Rescue Plan to Provide Additional Relief Amid COVID-19The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319),...
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2021
NCGA Leads Call for Farmer Participation in Paycheck Protection ProgramThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), along with K·Coe Isom, today led a coalition of 35...
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2021
NCGA Congratulates Tom Vilsack on Senate Confirmation to Lead USDAThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today congratulated Tom Vilsack on his Senate...
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2021
Enrollment for 2021 Agriculture Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage Programs Deadline NearsThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that producers who have not yet...
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Senate Shows Support for EthanolA flurry of positive action in support of renewable fuels took place in the U.S. Senate this...
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2021
NCGA Welcomes New Members of Congress with Virtual Open HouseThe National Corn Growers Association Officer Team on Tuesday hosted a virtual open house for...
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2021
Court Seeks Status Report on EPA Compliance with Order on Renewable VolumesThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit today directed the U.S....
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2021
Corn Grower Leaders to President Biden: We Stand Ready to Work with YouLeaders of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today congratulated President Biden on...
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2021
NCGA: EPA Undercuts Corn Farmers, Ethanol AgainNational Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President John Linder today made the following...
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2021
EPA Takes Positive Steps Forward for EthanolThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today issued proposed regulatory changes related to...
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2021
USDA Announces Quality Loss AssistanceThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) yesterday
December 22, 2020
NCGA Recognizes Long-Serving Agriculture Committee LeadersAs the 117th Congress comes to a close, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is...
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Congress Provides Farm and Food ReliefThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today welcomed Congressional approval of H.R. 133,...
Read MoreDecember 18, 2020
NCGA Statement: Regan nominated to Lead EPANational Corn Growers Association President John Linder today made the below statement following...
Read MoreDecember 15, 2020
Legislation Seeking to Curb Rising Rural Suicide Rate Approved by CongressThe Seeding Rural Resilience Act, legislation aimed at curbing the rising rate of suicide in...
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NCGA Statement: Nomination of Tom Vilsack to lead U.S. Department of AgricultureNational Corn Growers Association President John Linder today welcomed the nomination of former...
Read MoreDecember 4, 2020
Setting the Stage for the Next Generation Fuels ActThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has long sought new and creative ways to build...
Read MoreDecember 3, 2020
NCGA Statement: Thompson to Serve as U.S. House Agriculture Committee Ranking MemberNational Corn Growers Association President John Linder today made the following statement after...
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NCGA Statement: Scott to Lead U.S. House Agriculture CommitteeNational Corn Growers Association President John Linder today made the following statement after...
Read MoreDecember 3, 2020
Congress Reauthorizes U.S. Grain Standards ActThe U.S. House of Representatives late Wednesday approved the U.S. Grain Standards...
Read MoreOctober 26, 2020
NCGA to EPA: Remove Barriers to Increase Ethanol DemandThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today, along with 14 state affiliate associations,...
Read MoreOctober 20, 2020
EP. 12 - A Wild Ride: Outgoing NCGA President Kevin Ross on his Eventful Term in OfficeThe NCGA’s outgoing President Kevin Ross had a term in office unlike any other. From a Twitter...
Read MoreOctober 8, 2020
NCGA Joins Secretary Perdue Supporting Higher Blends of EthanolNational Corn Growers Association (NCGA) First Vice President Chris Edgington, along with...
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2020
Sign Up for CFAP 2 Available for Corn FarmersThe U.S. Department of Agriculture last Friday announced $14 billion in additional aid from the
September 18, 2020
NCGA Welcomes Additional USDA COVID-19 Assistance for Corn FarmersThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today said additional aid from the Commodity...
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2020
Peterson Effort to Address RFS Waivers Moves ForwardThe House Committee on Energy and Commerce Tuesday released legislation containing provisions of...
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Agriculture Organizations Tell Congress USDA Needs Tools to Help FarmersThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today joined the American Farm Bureau Federation...
Read MoreAugust 19, 2020
NCGA and Leaders of American AgricultureThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Tuesday evening joined Leaders of American...
Read MoreJuly 23, 2020
Virtual Fly-In Gives Growers Opportunity to Meet with Members of CongressThe National Corn Growers Association remains hard at work to help improve the economic...
Read MoreJuly 2, 2020
NCGA Submits Fueling Regulations Comments to EPAThe National Corn Growers Association this week submitted comments to the Environmental...
Read MoreJuly 2, 2020
Agriculture Recognized in House Climate ReportThe U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis this week released a report titled,...
Read MoreJune 24, 2020
Senate Agriculture Committee Reauthorizes Grain Standards ActThe U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry today approved the United...
Read MoreJune 17, 2020
NCGA Encourages Court to Respect EPA DecisionNCGA joined a coalition of national grower trade associations today in urging the Ninth Circuit...
Read MoreMay 19, 2020
NCGA Welcomes COVID-19 Assistance for Corn FarmersThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today welcomed additional information from the...
Read MoreMay 8, 2020
World Trade Month: Corn’s Top Markets, MexicoThe export of corn and corn products is vital to the nation’s economy, and NCGA has a deeply...
Read MoreApril 2, 2020
Ep. 5 - Breaking Our Political Addictions, with U.S. Reps. Abigail Spanberger and Dusty JohnsonCreating a place to have a conversation instead of yelling at each other is one reason why NCGA...
Read MoreMarch 30, 2020
CARES Act Includes Support for AgricultureThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, H.R. 748, was signed by...
Read MoreMarch 24, 2020
NCGA Urges Congress Support CCC AuthorityThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) joined a wide range of agriculture organizations in...
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2020
Farmers Join Forces for Sustainability and Responsible Climate PolicyThis week, NCGA joined 21 farm groups to publicly launch Farmers for a Sustainable Future (FSF)....
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2020
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue Confirmed as Keynote Speaker at 2020 Commodity ClassicSecretary Perdue came by his knowledge of agriculture early: He was born into a farming family...
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2020
Stoskopf Joins NCGA Washington OfficeWayne Stoskopf has joined NCGA’s Washington, D.C. office as Director for Public Policy for Risk...
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NCGA’s Annual Report Reflects On Significant Wins Amidst Challenging TimesThe National Corn Growers Association’s Ann ual Report for the 2019 fiscal year is now available...
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2020
USGC/NCGA Joint Officer Mission Celebrates Long-Time Trade Relationship with Vietnam, Explores Market Potential in MyanmarThe breadth and depth of the Southeast Asian market for U.S. corn and co-products are hard to...
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2020
NCGA: USMCA a Win for AgricultureNational Corn Growers Association President Kevin Ross today declared President Trump’s signing...
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2020
NCGA Welcomes Anne Thompson to DC OfficeAnne Thompson recently joined the NCGA Washington, D.C. office as the new Director of Political...
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2020
Tenth Circuit Court Strikes Down EPA Small Refinery ExemptionsIn a decision that is expected to broadly impact the Environmental Protection Agency’s approach...
Read MoreSeptember 3, 2019
NCGA Hosts LCFS Regulators and Environmental Non-ProfitsThe National Corn Growers Association and Renewable Fuels Association last week hosted Low...
Read MoreAugust 30, 2019
NCGA: EPA Must Account for WaiversThe National Corn Growers Association today submitted comments to the Environmental Protection...
Read MoreAugust 26, 2019
NCGA Encouraged by U.S.-Japan Agreement in PrincipleThe National Corn Growers Association today welcomed the announcement that the United States and...
Read MoreAugust 23, 2019
President Signs Farm Bankruptcy BillPresident Trump today signed the Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019 (H.R. 2336). The legislation,...
Read MoreAugust 23, 2019
NCGA Statement: USDA Trade Damage CalculationsNational Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Lynn Chrisp today made the following...
Read MoreAugust 22, 2019
Corn Farmers Press Trump to Take Steps to Significantly Increase Corn DemandThe impact of the Trump Administration’s recent granting of 31 refinery waivers to big oil is...
Read MoreAugust 20, 2019
Tell EPA: Waivers Are Gutting the RFSCorn farmers have until August 30 to submit comments to the Environmental Protection Agency...
Read MoreAugust 9, 2019
NCGA Statement: EPA Waivers Undermine RFSNCGA President Lynn Chrisp made the following statement after the Environmental Protection...
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Congressional Recess Presents Opportunity for Corn FarmersMembers of the U.S. House and Senate are returning home after adjourning for the annual August...
Read MoreJuly 31, 2019
NCGA Testimony: EPA Must Account for RFS WaiversThe National Corn Growers Association today reiterated its call on the Environmental Protection...
Read MoreJuly 31, 2019
Coalition Seeks Court Action Forcing EPA to Account for Lost Biofuel VolumesAn agriculture and biofuels coalition has petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District...
Read MoreJuly 30, 2019
Senate Staffers Hear About the Intersection of Soil Health and Climate ChangeA standing-room-only crowd attended a briefing: “An Overview of Climate Smart Agriculture...
Read MoreJuly 25, 2019
NCGA Welcomes Progress on MFP, Looks Forward to Improved ProgramNational Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Lynn Chrisp today made the following...
Read MoreJuly 18, 2019
NCGA Recognizes Senator Fischer with President’s AwardNational Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp today presented NCGA’s 2019 President’s...
Read MoreJuly 16, 2019
NCGA Takes Ethanol Waiver Message Back to AirwavesNCGA today renewed its pressure on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to follow President...
Read MoreJuly 5, 2019
EPA Favors Oil Refiners Over Corn FarmersToday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the proposed Renewable Volume...
Read MoreJune 27, 2019
Census of Agriculture Congressional District ProfilesThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) on...
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NCGA Ups Pressure on EPA to Follow President’s Lead on EthanolThe National Corn Growers Association today will begin airing an advertisement calling on the...
Read MoreJune 14, 2019
NCGA Welcomes Senate SRE LegislationNCGA today applauded legislation introduced by Sens. Deb Fisher, R-Neb., and Tammy Duckworth,...
Read MoreJune 12, 2019
NCGA Applauds Administrations Efforts to Further Ag Biotech, Streamline RegulationThe National Corn Growers Association applauded the Administration after President Donald Trump...
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NCGA Joins President at Iowa Ethanol PlantNCGA First Vice President Kevin Ross today represented NCGA in hosting President Trump for a...
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NCGA Joins Call for Ratification of USMCANCGA today joined more than 950 food and agriculture organizations representing to call on...
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NCGA Highlights Negative Effect of Ethanol WaiversNCGA Renewable Fuels Public Policy Director Kathy Bergren participated in a Capitol Hill...
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Congress Passes Disaster Aid PackageFarmers confronting weather-related challenges are one step closer to receiving relief. The...
Read MoreMarch 27, 2019
NCGA Provides Comment on Farm Bill’s Trade ProgramsNCGA President Lynn Chrisp today submitted comments on the 2018 Farm Bill’s Trade Title...
Read MoreDecember 20, 2018
2018 Farm Bill SignedPresident Donald Trump today signed the 2018 Farm Bill (the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018)...
Read MoreDecember 18, 2018
Register for the Soil Health Summit While There’s Still Time!The clock is ticking for registering for the Soil Health Summit, January 15-16 in St. Louis. For...
Read MoreDecember 12, 2018
NCGA Statement on Farm Bill PassageDecember 12, 2018 – National Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp today made the...
Read MoreNovember 29, 2018
NCGA Welcomes News of Farm Bill AgreementNational Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp today released the following statement...
Read MoreNovember 27, 2018
Still No Farm Bill; Call Congress Today!Lawmakers are returning to Washington this week with just a few legislative days to reach an...
Read MoreNovember 14, 2018
Environmental Defense Fund, National Corn Growers Association Launch First-of-Its-Kind PartnershipPowerful collaboration will scale conservation through data, policy and farmer...
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Tell Congress: Pass a Farm Bill NowTime is running out for Congress to pass a Farm Bill before major programs lapse at the end of...
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Kevin Skunes Urges Lawmakers to ActFollowing a letter to leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees urging them to pass...
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2018
NCGA Calls on Congress to Pass Farm Bill Before Heading HomeThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today, called on leaders of the Senate and House...
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NCGA Statement on Farm Bill Conference Public MeetingThe following is a statement from North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes, president of the National...
Read MoreAugust 21, 2018
NCGA Joins Efforts to Block WOTUSOn Monday, a broad coalition of agriculture organizations, including the National Corn Growers...
Read MoreJune 21, 2018
NCGA Commends House Farm Bill Passage, Looks Forward to Senate ActionThe following is a statement from North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes, president of the National...
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NCGA Statement on RFS White House MeetingThe following is a statement from North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes, president of the National...
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Corn Growers Thank Perdue, Urge Continued AdvocacyOn behalf of corn farmers nationwide, NCGA and state corn grower associations sent a letter to...
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NCGA Calls on President to Allow for Increased Ethanol BlendsThe National Corn Growers Association today urged President Trump to follow through on the...
Read MoreApril 27, 2018
NCGA Urges Support for Crop Insurance During Farm Bill DebateNCGA joined a broad, 65-member, coalition in a letter to members of the House of Representatives...
Read MoreApril 25, 2018
NCGA Endorses Thune-Brown ARC Improvement and Innovation ActThe National Corn Growers Association today endorsed legislation introduced by Sens. John Thune,...
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NCGA Statement on Today’s House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill MarkupThe following is a statement from North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes, president of the National...
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NCGA Statement to 199A ResolutionThe following is a statement made Tuesday, March 14, from North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes,...
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2018
NCGA Statement on Bill Northey’s Confirmation as Undersecretary at USDAThe following is a statement from North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes, president of the National...
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NCGA Statement on President’s Proposed FY19 BudgetThe White House today released its detailed proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2019. The budget...
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2018
Be Counted! Complete USDA Census of Agriculture TodayWith only days remaining, the National Corn Growers Association reminds farmers to complete U.S....
Read MoreMay 23, 2017
NCGA Statement on President’s Proposed FY18 BudgetThe White House today released its detailed proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018. The budget...
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NCGA Files Comments with EPA on Ethanol, WOTUSThe National Corn Growers Association filed comments yesterday with the Environmental Protection...
Read MoreMarch 28, 2017
Spurlock Testifies on Farm Bill Programs at House HearingThe Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) risk management program and crop insurance have been...
Read MoreMarch 13, 2017
NCGA Study Shows Crop Insurance Returns Have DecreasedPrivate crop insurance company returns have decreased significantly since the 2010 renegotiation...
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