CommonGround is celebrating its sixth year of connecting urban and suburban women with farm women who wish to tell the story of agriculture. The program, supported with checkoff dollars from the National Corn Growers Association of and the United Soybean Board, began with 15 female farmer volunteers from five states. Now the program boasts nearly 200 farm women from 19 … Read More
Reaction to Election and Policy Priorities for NCGA
Much of the conversation during NAFB’s Trade Talksurrounded the industry’s response to the election of Donald Trump, and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Wesley Spurlock was on hand to discuss what this new administration will means for NCGA and how the organization intends to move forward into the future. “It is great to have the election behind us, … Read More
NCGA Partners with Benson Hill Biosystems
The National Corn Growers Association has formed a partnership with agriculture technology company, Benson Hill Biosystems. The relationship will provide accelerated breeding and development of new corn hybrids with the CropOS system. This cognitive engine uses cloud biology to create a new generation of plant genomics, moving them quickly into the marketplace. In an era of unprecedented agriculture industry consolidation, … Read More
Two Weeks To NCYC Harvest Deadline
The National Corn Growers Association reminds growers that the deadline for the 2016 National Corn Yield Contest is just a few weeks away. Online entries must be completed within seven business days of their final yield check, or by November 21, whichever comes first. The online form can be accessed by farmers and seed representatives with the same login process … Read More
NCGA Promotes NASS Surveys
The National Corn Growers Association is encouraging growers to pay attention to the importance of USDA surveys. Action Team Chair, Steve Ebke told the National Farm Broadcasters that responses to these National Agricultural Statistics Service requests for information can affect a farmer’s bottom line. “There seem to be county-to-county differences that are unaccounted for and, when you look at it, … Read More
Soil Health Partnership Featured at Conference
Several key organizations have gathered in St. Louis, Missouri this week to delve into soil health as a key element in carbon sequestration efforts. “C-Quest: Charting a Course for Climate Research in Agriculture,” featured the Soil Health Partnership (SHP), a farmer-led initiative of the Nation Corn Growers Association. Together with Monsanto Company, Washington University in St. Louis, Foundation for Food and … Read More
NCGA Seeks Applications for Corn Board 2018
Now is the time to become involved with the National Corn Growers Association. The Nominating Committee is seeking applications for the 2018 Corn Board. “I have had the privilege of working with so many talented, dedicated volunteers who step forward to lead this organization during my years on the Corn Board,” said NCGA Chairman and Nominating Committee Chair Chip Bowling. … Read More
Fields-of-Corn Photo Contest Seeking Entries?
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is once again inviting amateur and professional photographers to help tell the story of farming American field corn through the third annual Fields-of-Corn Photo Contest. The contest allows the nation’s corn growers to submit high-resolution photos of corn growth from seed to harvest. Those who have already submitted entires can also enter additional photos, … Read More
American Ethanol Sweepstakes Winners Take Talladega
NASCAR will be in Alabama this weekend, and the winners of the American Ethanol sweepstakes will be there too. Earlier this year, American Ethanol hosted two sweepstakes competition in honor of 10 million miles of racing on ethanol blended fuel. One lucky NASCAR fan and one industry professional have been drawn at random to be part of this weekend’s fun. … Read More
North Dakota Facility Aiding US Agriculture Research
A North Dakota science facility is helping U.S. ag research get up to speed. Currently the nation is falling behind when it comes to agriculture research, due mainly to a lack of funding, but the National Agriculture Genotyping Center (NAGC) is committed to getting the United States back in the game. Work related to sustainable production practices, genetic improvement and new … Read More