Growers across the country have worked hard in less than desirable conditions this year to bring in a quality corn crop. With a predicted 3rd largest corn crop produced on record, NCGA is working hard to constantly improve demand for the commodity. As this week’s World Agriculture Supply and Demand estimates report lowered corn demand estimates by 60 million bushels … Read More
Commodity Classic Early Registration Ends Soon
If you’re looking to take advantage of early registration for Commodity Classic, the early registration discount ends January 14, 2015. This is the last day to take advantage of early registration fees for the event, to be held March 3-5 in New Orleans. Early registrations received so far indicate that this year’s Commodity Classic will be another record-breaker. “At this … Read More
Ag Groups Respond To EPA Scrutiny of Enlist Duo
Yesterday the American Soybean Association partnered with a coalition of major farm groups to issue a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy pressing the EPA to withdraw its request to vacate the registration for Dow’s Enlist Duo herbicide, stressing the importance of and highlighting the urgent need for new modes of action to tackle resistant weeds on farms across the … Read More
NCGA Yield Contest Winner Sets New Record
A record corn yield of 532 bu/acre has set a new all-time high in 51 years of the NCGA National Corn Yield contest. Improved seed varieties, advanced production techniques and innovative growing practices helped corn growers achieve ever-higher yields with an additional five national entries surpassing the 400-plus bushel per acre mark. “The contest does more than just provide farmers … Read More
Action Team Discusses Trade and Tech
National Corn Grower’s Association‘s Trade Policy and Biotechnology Action Team met in St. Louis this month. During their meeting the team reviewed policy for NCGA, discussed the progress of current programs and heard about upcoming challenges from others in the industry. Using their combined knowledge of agriculture the team made new recomendations for the Coarn Board to use when shaping … Read More
SHP Invites Farmers to Commemorate World Soil Day
World Soil Day is December 5, and the Soil Health Partnership invites all farmers to commemorate the day by taking a look at ways to make their land healthier. “Soil health is critical to the future sustainability of our agricultural industry,” said Nick Goeser, SHP director. “We want to acknowledge this worldwide day by encouraging farmers at a local level … Read More
Update from @NationalCorn at #NAFB15
Wesley Spurlock of Stratford, Texas is the new First Vice President for the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and he was at the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention to talk about issues impacting corn farmers this year. First of all is the big crop expected this year, despite challenging growing conditions in many areas. In Texas, Spurlock says … Read More
FDA Denies GMO Food Labeling Requirement
In a victory for food producers, the Food and Drug Administration Thursday denied petitions from anti-GMO activist organizations requiring the labeling of biotech foods. The FDA maintains that there is no need for additional labeling of foods derived from GE (genetically engineered) sources unless there is “a material difference – such as a different nutritional profile – between the GE … Read More
NCGA Joins Legal Battle Over Chesapeake Bay
Today the National Corn Growers Association has joined with several other agricultural and builder groups against the EPA’s actions in the Chesapeake Bay area. The coalition is petitioning the Supreme Court to review a lower court’s ruling about the EPA’s management of the land under the Clean Water Act. NCGA and the other groups feel that ruling has national implications … Read More
Senate Passes #WOTUS Resolution
By a vote of 53-44 on Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed a joint “resolution of disapproval” of the EPA Clean Water rule known as ‘Waters of the United States’ (WOTUS). Resolution sponsor Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) says the action would “put an end to” the expanded EPA rule. “Our resolution stops the EPA from continuing to act as an unchecked … Read More