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Synchronicity in environmental, economic and social sustainability is attainable. Corn growers shared how they aim to accomplish Growing a More Sustainable Future.    

U.S. corn farmers are stewards of the land who are committed to pillars of environmental, social and economic sustainability. As the largest sector in American agriculture, NCGA and the 300,000 corn farmers they represent understand their collective responsibility to foster a more sustainable future through continued advances and efficiencies in land, water and energy use.   Corn is a versatile crop providing abundant high-quality food, feed, renewable energy, biobased products and ecosystem services. As corn farmers, we are committed to continuous improvement, always evaluating how we can do better.   By joining forces with organizations in both the private and public sectors, we are bolstering productivity and profitability across the broad agricultural landscape. Through industry and stakeholder collaboration, NCGA is helping to propel advancement much further and much faster than any of us can do alone in navigating a vast climate-smart agriculture future.   Please take a...

  Mental Health - Breaking the Stigma in the Agriculture World with Lowell Neitzel and Dr. Heather Sedges

Intro of the Next Gen Fuel Act in the Senate (JUL 2022)   In a step forward for energy security and the nation’s consumers, Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa), with the support of Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), today introduced the Next Generation Fuels Act in the U.S. Senate. “The Next Generation Fuels Act would lower fuel prices, reduce carbon emissions, and shore-up America’s energy security for the long run,” said Iowa farmer and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Chris Edgington. “We are very grateful to Sens. Grassley, Klobuchar, Ernst and Duckworth for their leadership on this important issue.”   The bill would establish a clean, high-octane standard for gasoline and require that sources of additional octane result in at least 40% fewer greenhouse gas emissions, allowing automakers to significantly improve vehicle fuel efficiency through advanced engines. Because corn growers have a vested interest in the...

Dover Fueling Solutions Announces E40 Upgrades to Wayne Ovation Fuel Dispensers (NOV 2022)   Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), part of Dover Corporation and a leading global provider of advanced customer-focused technologies, services and solutions in the fuel and convenience retail industry, announced all North American Wayne Ovation Fuel Dispensers will be supplied as compatible and UL-listed to E40/B20 as a standard feature. The announcement extends DFS’ UL compliance from E25 to E40, with the continued option of up to E85 available across all models and configurations, and cements DFS as the first manufacturer of fuel dispensers to offer an E40 UL listing.   “In response to consumer demands for greater fuel efficiency and a desire to lower greenhouse gasses, DFS and Wayne’s Ovation Fuel Dispensers are proud to provide E40 UL listings,” said Scott Negley, Senior Director, Product Management at Dover Fueling Solutions. “This reflects DFS’ commitment to supplying retailers with...

Viewers of Cattlemen to Cattlemen on RFD-TV will get a firsthand look at the value of corn and beef exports at the Port of New Orleans. The episode will re-air on Tuesday, November 1 at 8:30 PM ET. National Corn Growers Association's (NCGA) Market Development Action Team (MDAT) funded this initiative. In 2021, beef and pork exports accounted for 537 million bushels of corn usage.   “The U.S. is the world’s leading exporter of corn and when you pair that with the success of exports of the beef industry, it is an important demand driver for corn farmers,” said National Corn Growers Association President and Minnesota farmer Tom Haag. “Being at the Port of New Orleans for this episode was a great backdrop because of the amount of agricultural goods and product that goes out of this port.”   Panel participants include Tom Haag, NCGA President and Minnesota farmer; National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President and Minnesota farmer Don Schiefelbein; NCGA Market Development...

Over the summer, NCGA helped bring home a big win for America’s farmers in an International Trade Commission case involving proposed tariffs on imported UAN fertilizers. Read the article and listen to EP 37 here.

Chris Edgington's testimony here.   Tom Haag's testimony here.

NCGA CEO Set to Depart Organization at Year’s End   Jon Doggett, a forceful and highly successful advocate for agriculture during his 35-year career as a lobbyist and chief executive, is preparing to depart the National Corn Growers Association at the end of the month. While Doggett has said it’s not a retirement, he has indicated he will use his free time to explore some of his passions, including spending more time with his grandchildren and kayaking. Those who have worked closely with Doggett say his legacy will live on in the nation’s capital. “Anyone who knows anything about agriculture and Washington knows that Jon is one of the best lobbyists and leaders in the city,” said NCGA President Tom Haag. “He has left his mark through tremendous policy accomplishments, such as the passage of the Renewable Fuels Standard and through his mentorship of up-and-coming lobbyists and leaders in Washington.” Doggett began his career in 1987 as a legislative aide to the late Rep. Ron...