The recent Commodity Classic in New Orleans was the site of the National Corn Growers Association finalization of a new strategic plan to create a vision of sustainably feeding and fueling the world’s growing population. The plan addresses four major concerns heard throughout the agriculture industry: increase the demand, strengthen customer and consumer trust, enhance productivity and environmental sustainability, and striving … Read More
Corn Yield Contest Video Launched at #Classic16
The National Corn Growers Association released a video last week offering tips from perennial high-yield entrants of the National Corn Yield Contest, like 2015 record-setter David Hula of Charles City, Virginia who topped 532 bushels per acre last year. The new video, which accompanies the traditional online NCYC Guide, offers farmers across the country a chance to apply the tips … Read More
#Classic16 Presidents on the Issues
Once again this year Mark Mayfield emceed the general session at Commodity Classic taking place in New Orleans. The tradition of bringing the presidents of the commodity groups on stage had a twist with the addition of the Association of Equipment Manufactures Ag Chair, Jim Walker. Mayfield introduced them one at a time and asked them what the critical issues … Read More
#Classic16 Already a Record
The AgWired team is in New Orleans this week (again) for the 2016 Commodity Classic. 2016 is set to be the biggest and best year for the farmer-led event established in 1996, with a record number of registered attendees and the biggest trade show in the event’s history. From the trade show booths to breakout sessions, virtually every part of … Read More
Coalition Supports Roberts Bill on Labeling
the Coalition for Safe, Affordable Food (CFSAF) is calling for quick action on a draft bill proposed by Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS) to address labeling for genetically modified foods. “Farmers, businesses and American families are counting on Congress to pass a uniform, national labeling standard for foods made with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as quickly as possible because Vermont’s state … Read More
#NFMS16 Hears From 2015 NCGA Yield Winner
National Farm Machinery Show attendees had the opportunity to hear from a 2015 NCGA Yield Contest Winner, Randy Dowdy. Dowdy farms in southern Georgia and claimed the first place prize in the irrigated category with a high yield of 486.1594 bushels/acre. During his presentation, Dowdy explained that a near 500 bu yield doesn’t happen overnight. For years, he has been … Read More
RIB Products Simplify Grower Compliance
Refuge-in-a-bag (RIB) products continue to simplify how growers meet refuge requirements in the Corn Belt. In a survey by the Compliance Assurance Program (CAP), many growers surveyed in the Corn Belt planted exclusively RIB products, while all planted at least one refuge in a bag product. The National Corn Growers Association is pleased with the continued increase in use of … Read More
IA Corn Farmer Discussion on Soil Health
The Iowa Corn Growers Association recently held a Farmer to Farmer event focused on soil health at Iowa State University and also offered via live stream. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey moderated the discussion and noted progress that has been made since introducing the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy three years ago. “We’re very proud of what farmers across the … Read More
Common Ground Connects Consumers to Farmers
Before Storm Jonas rolled in over the weekend I had the opportunity to attend the national Common Ground conference in Washington D.C. The event, sponsored by the United Soybean Board and the National Corn Growers Association, was created to help farm women learn how to better communicate with urban women about the safety and security of their food. “The ideas … Read More
NCGA Supports Soil Health Partnership
Chris Novak, NCGA, spoke with us while at the Soil Health Summit in Indianapolis last week. Novak gave us an update on the progress of the Partnership and the impact that it has had within the industry so far. “It’s exciting to see the number of farmers who are hearing about the Soil Health Partnership (SHP) and are coming to … Read More