Key Issues

46% GHG Reduction
Corn ethanol reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 46% compared to regular gasoline.

$43 Billion Added To GDP
Ethanol contributed more than $43 billion to the Gross Domestic Product and added $23 billion to household income.

Ethanol News

31% Fewer Emissions
Since 1980, corn production has seen a 31% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions per bushel.

41% More Energy Efficient
The energy used to produce a bushel of corn has decreased by 41%.

Sustainability News

$9.2 Billion Export Value
In 2020, exports of corn to countries like China, Mexico and Canada added $9.2 billion in value to the U.S. economy, positively affecting jobs, gross state product and economic output.

173,286 Jobs
Corn exports have kept 173,286 people employed across the U.S.

Trade News

18 Farm Bills
The Farm Bill was first passed in 1933 as part of the New Deal. Since that time, Congress has passed 18 farm bills, greatly expanding the legislation’s reach.

12 Titles
The most recent farm bill includes 12 titles ranging from commodities, conservation, trade, nutrition, rural development, research, energy to crop insurance.

Farm Bill News

Your Story Can Make a Difference

When you are engaged in our grassroots efforts, you are part of thousands of corn growers across America that are shaping the laws that impact your farm, your family, and your community. Make your needs heard.

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Become an advocate.

Policies and regulations are being discussed in Washington, D.C. every day.  You can help shape the discussion by being involved in the political process at the state and national level.