The National Academy of Sciences has released (yet another) report reaffirming the safety and benefits of GMO crops. Not surprisingly this report has lead to a flurry of reactions across multiple social media platforms, both positive and negative. Agricultural groups are also responding. From the American Soybean Association and the National Corn Growers Association to the Coalition for Safe and Affordable Food, … Read More
Early-Bird Corn Yield Registration Open
#Plant16 is moving ahead and the National Corn Growers Association is getting their yearly National Corn Yield Contest underway as well. Participants in this year’s contest can register now through June 30th to save on entry fees. The early-bird fee is only $75, promising to save growers money for taking the time to register sooner rather than later. “We are … Read More
NCGA Launches Photo Contest
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is calling on photographers to help tell the story of farming field corn in America through photos in the third annual Fields-of-Corn Photo Contest. This contest intends to help capture high-resolution photos of corn growth from seed to harvest, as well as the families that grow it. The contest is officially open, and interested … Read More
CommonGround Earns Honors at NAMA
The National Agri-Marketing Association recognized the advocacy group, CommonGround during their National Awards Ceremony. The group won first place in the Social Tactic category, as well as Best of Show- Digital and the first-ever NAMA Grand Champion award for their video, “Ask a Farmer.” Their newly redesigned website also won first place in the Website Directed to Consumers category. CommonGround … Read More
Reports Look Down for Corn Prices
While optimists hoped the increased demand for ethanol would help drive corn prices, the USDA reports say it won’t be enough to off-set other factors. Demand estimates are lower by 24 million bushels of corn, and ending stocks are higher by 25 million bushels. Production estimates remain unchanged from March. “U.S. corn farmers have indicated their intention to grow another … Read More
NCGA Returns with Sixth Season of Field Notes
The National Corn Growers Association has begun their sixth season of Field Notes. The program highlights a year in the life of American farm families from a variety of locations and operations. Each family has one important thing in common– a love for agriculture. The first grower to be showcased is Jim Raben, an Illinois row crop farmer. Although Raben … Read More
NCGA Welcomes French Delegation
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) hosted a group of French delegates this week. The visitors were interested in learning about U.S. corn farming practices and ethanol. The NCGA offered a series of meetings to explain how the United States are working to reduce greenhouse emissions and promote a low-carbon economy. Through a series of in-depth discussions, the group looked at … Read More
NCGA Joins with SoAR for the Future of Ag
The National Corn Growers Association recently told us of their new strategic plan to increase demand and improve productivity and sustainability. Now they’re showing us just what it is they plan to do about it. The organization has now joined the Supporters of Agricultural Research (SoAR), a coalition of scientific, consumer and producer groups that seek out sound research policies … Read More
US and Nigerian #Corn Growers Talk #Biotech
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) staffers welcomed the director of the Nigerian Corn Growers Association for a series of meetings this week on how farmers in the two nations can work together to increase corn demand and promote acceptance of biotechnology. Edwin Uche, director of the Nigerian Corn Growers Association, reached out for a meeting during the recent Maize … Read More
Register Now for Virtual Field Day
Spring means farmers are getting back in their fields again. The Soil Health Partnership is encouraging growers to take something new to the field with them this year. This farmer-led initiative from the National Corn Growers Association is asking for one hour of time to learn a little more about the soil that will be vital part of every operation. … Read More