Washington, D.C. (February 17, 2010) -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will deliver the keynote address to an expected crowd of more than 4,500 farmers, family members and industry representatives during General Session at the 15th annual Commodity Classic, March 5 in Anaheim, Calif.

ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s newly released regulations implementing an expanded federal Renewable Fuel Standard are significant because they provide further evidence of corn ethanol’s superiority over conventional gasoline when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, the National Corn Growers Association said.

ST. LOUIS (January 19, 2010)— Growers are encouraged to take advantage of the lowest Commodity Classic registration fee by registering before the early discount deadline of midnight Jan. 20. Registering early will save attendees up to $50. To take advantage of the early registration discount for Commodity Classic, register by Jan. 20 at www.commodityclassic.com.

ST. LOUIS (October 20, 2009) -- A nationwide survey conducted for the National Corn Growers Association found broad public respect and trust for family farmers and support for corn as food, feed and fuel. Ninety-five percent of those polled find farmers to be trusted messengers on issues such as agriculture, corn products and ethanol – and ethanol itself was supported or strongly supported as a good fuel alternative by 65 percent.

ST. LOUIS (October 19, 2009) – Family farmers not only exist, but are the critical factor that make the nation’s number one industry the world leaders in production of safe and wholesome products, according to a new video titled Farming for Generations released by the National Corn Growers Association today.