May 14: National Corn Growers Association President Pam Johnson released the following statement in response to the Senate Agriculture Committee’s farm bill passage:

“We greatly appreciate the work by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow and the Committee to put forth a well-crafted farm bill. The National Corn Growers Association is pleased to see the Committee listened to the concerns of our nation’s corn farmers and have done a …

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Mar. 4: Delegates to the National Corn Growers Association’s Corn Congress policy meeting and corn growers elsewhere during the 2013 Commodity Classic last week talked up the importance of defending the Renewable Fuel Standard and getting a smart and strong five-year farm bill passed this year after the numerous delays of 2012.

At a time when corn yields are still rising strong, the importance of protecting a growing market …

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Nov. 27: The National Corn Growers Association today voiced support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement that rate adjustments will be made to crop insurance premiums over the next two crop years. 

“Crop insurance rating reforms have been a priority for our members for many years,” NCGA President Pam Johnson said.  “NCGA feels the Risk Management Agency’s announcement represents real reform in decreasing the widening gap between the …

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Nov 16: With very few days left in the 112th Congress, the National Corn Growers Association asks members to contact their representatives and tell them to pass the 2012 farm bill now; no more delay, no extensions.  The House Agriculture Committee passed their version of the legislation in July but it has yet to be scheduled for a vote on the House floor.

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Oct. 25: The expiration of the 2008 farm bill on Sept. 30 brought with it the end of funding for the Foreign Market Development program and the Market Access Program.  These two programs leverage farmer and agribusiness investments to build an active outreach program in more than 50 countries. 

“Agricultural trade continues to be a success story and one of the few bright spots among our nation’s economy,” NCGA …

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Sept. 19: As the Farm Bill Now message resonates throughout the country, state affiliates of the National Corn Growers Association are also doing their part.  During Husker Harvest Days, the Nebraska Corn Board created banners for visitors to sign, showing their support of Congress passing new farm bill legislation.  The banners were sent to Washington this week for delivery to the Nebraska delegation in the House of Representatives as …

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Aug. 22:  The National Corn Growers Association has joined a coalition of 39 of the nation’s foremost agricultural organizations in an effort to raise public awareness of the need for Congress to pass a new, comprehensive, five-year farm bill before current farm programs expire in September.

The coalition, called Farm Bill Now, comprises associations and coalitions representing commodity crops, livestock, dairy, specialty crops, state and local governments, minor crops, …

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Aug. 1:  The undersigned farm organizations support finding a path forward to reaching agreement on a new five-year farm bill before current program authorities expire on Sept. 30.  We are disappointed that the House Republican leadership has decided to not move forward with the House Agriculture Committee’s bill before adjourning for the August recess. That bill would provide the disaster relief our farm and ranch families need at this …

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July 27:  National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to a decision by the House of Representatives to take up a one-year extension of the farm bill:

“America’s farmers need a new farm bill that will allow them the ability to make sound business decisions for the next five years.  An extension of current law fails to provide the needed level of certainty.  …

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July 18:  National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer today presented NCGA’s President’s Award to Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) during NCGA’s Corn Congress meeting in Washington. The President’s Award is given annually to a leader who has worked to advance issues important to corn growers and agriculture.

“It is my great pleasure to present the NCGA President’s Award to Senator Debbie Stabenow for her continued leadership and support for …

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July 12:  National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the House Agriculture Committee’s 35-11 passage of the 2012 farm bill early Thursday morning:

“The National Corn Growers Association is disappointed the House Agriculture Committee’s passed version of the 2012 farm bill does not include a more viable market-oriented risk management program.  We support moving the legislative process forward and urge Speaker Boehner …

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July 9: As a follow-up to last week’s statement, the National Corn Growers Association today issued a joint letter to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas and Ranking Member Collin Peterson expressing the need to get a farm bill done this year.  Five other commodity organizations also signed on to the letter.

“We write to express our appreciation that the House Agriculture Committee is moving forward with the 2012 …

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July 5: National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the House Agriculture Committee’s proposed 2012 farm bill:

“The National Corn Growers Association is pleased to see the House Agriculture Committee propose their version of the 2012 farm bill. Our board is assessing similarities and differences between the legislation and our grower-developed policy. NCGA continues to call on Congress to pass a new farm …

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June 21: The National Corn Growers Association today congratulates the Senate on passage of Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (2012 farm bill).  The legislation was agreed to by a vote of 64-35. NCGA also urges the House of Representatives to take action quickly.

“America’s farmers greatly appreciate the leadership and cooperative work by the Senate to pass the 2012 farm bill in a timely manner,” NCGA President Garry …

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June 20: National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the Senate passing Chambliss amendment #2438:

“The National Corn Growers Association is very disappointed to see passage of Senator Saxby Chambliss’ conservation compliance for crop insurance amendment in the 2012 farm bill.  Our members have spent a significant amount of time discussing this issue and feel this addition to the farm bill would …

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June 7:  National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the Senate voting in favor 90-8 to advance the 2012 farm bill to the Senate Floor:

“The overwhelmingly positive vote on the floor reaffirms that senators understand the importance of passing the 2012 farm bill this year.  The National Corn Growers Association cheers the strong bipartisan vote and appreciates the work of Sens. …

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By Garry Niemeyer, NCGA President:

My fellow farmers,

Sometimes it is easy to become the victim of your own success.  I think our industry has more than a bit of that going on right now, and this has me terribly concerned.

Times are pretty good right now on the farm.  Prices are relatively high and we have seen significant increases in yields and reductions in chemical and fertilizer …

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June 6:  As the Senate prepares to begin debate on the 2012 farm bill, the National Corn Growers Association participated in a news conference with Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member Pat Roberts to stress the importance of the reformed legislation. 

Lyle Pugh, a member of NCGA’s Public Policy Action Team and a farmer from Chesapeake, Va., participated in the event along with dairy farmers and …

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June 5: National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid filing for cloture on the 2012 farm bill:

“The National Corn Growers Association appreciates the actions taken today by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to move forward with Senate consideration of the 2012 farm bill this week.  We support this action and look forward to working with members …

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June 1: This week Dr. Carl Zulauf, an economist at the Ohio State University, published a Farm Bill study outlining the benefits of using a 5-year Olympic average of price.  He stated using this type of moving average would have provided sizable protection to all U.S. crop producers during the low price period of the late 1990s, the last multi-year low price period for the U.S. This rate is …

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May 31:  A new report from the Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute shows how a key farm bill program being considered by Congress treats crops like corn, soybeans, rice, wheat and peanuts equitably. This study comes at an important time, as the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012, which was passed by the Senate Agriculture Committee on April 26, is expected to be considered on the …

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May 16: Marking the first of a two day series, National Corn Growers Association Board Member Chip Bowling testified today before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Commodities and Risk Management on the 2012 farm bill.  Bowling, who also serves on the Public Policy Action Team, outlined NCGA’s priorities for a strong federal crop insurance program and a revenue-based, risk management tool. 

“The ability to purchase federal crop insurance …

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May 14: As the House Agriculture Committee continues farm bill hearings this week, the National Corn Growers Association and several other agriculture groups today sent a letter to House Ag Chairman Frank Lucas and Ranking Member Collin Peterson on the importance of crop insurance. 

“Federal crop insurance provides an effective risk management tool to farmers and ranchers when they are facing losses beyond their control,” the letter stated. “It …

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May 8: A week after the Senate Agriculture Committee completed its work on the farm bill, the National Corn Growers Association and more than 120 agricultural and other organizations sent a letter to Majority Leader Harry Reid and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell.  The letter advocated for floor consideration of the legislation as soon as possible to enhance prospects of completing the process this year instead of having to extend …

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May 7: After the U.S. Department of Labor announced it would withdraw its proposed rule limiting farm children’s involvement in agricultural activities, the National Corn Growers Association sent a letter to Labor Secretary Hilda Solis applauding her decision. 

“On behalf of the National Corn Growers Association, I commend you for your decision to withdraw the proposed child labor rule,” said NCGA President Garry Niemeyer.  “As a family farmer, there …

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Apr. 27: Since late last year, the National Corn Growers Association has been monitoring the Department of Labor’s proposed restrictions on farm children.  The rules would have placed an age requirement of 16 on workers and would have also place limits on pesticide handling, heavy machinery operation and working with animals.  The Department of Labor announced yesterday evening they were withdrawing the regulations.

“We were very pleased to hear …

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Apr. 26: The National Corn Growers Association applauds the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry’s decision to promptly reschedule the markup of proposed farm bill legislation for this morning.  This decision, which quickly amends yesterday’s postponement, follows a joint letter sent by the National Corn Growers Association and more than 70 other ag organizations to leadership of the Senate Agriculture Committee Wednesday night, urging an end to delay …

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Apr. 26: Today, National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer testified before the House Committee on Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy and Forestry as part of a series of hearings on the 2012 farm bill. Today’s hearing examined USDA conservation programs that are authorized within the farm bill.  Niemeyer testified on behalf of a broad coalition of agricultural organizations, including the American Soybean Association, the American Farm Bureau Federation, …

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Apr. 26: National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the Senate Agriculture Committee’s passage of the 2012 farm bill:

“The National Corn Growers Association appreciates the efforts by the Senate Agriculture Committee to pass the 2012 farm bill.  We realize a lot of hard work was put in by committee members and staff over the past several days and we are pleased …

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Apr. 25:National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the postponement of the Senate Agriculture Committee's 2012 farm bill markup:

"The National Corn Growers Association is disappointed with the delay in the Senate Agriculture Committee's markup of the 2012 farm bill.  Our organization is committed to working with members of Congress and other organizations on this vital piece of legislation.  The process needs …

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Apr. 23:  National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to Senate Agriculture Committee’s proposed 2012 farm bill legislation:

“We greatly appreciate the work by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member Pat Roberts to put forth a well-crafted 2012 farm bill.  The National Corn Growers Association is pleased to see the Committee listened to the concerns of our nation’s corn growers …

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April 20: The Senate Agriculture Committee confirmed today that it will mark up its version of the 2012 farm bill next week.  Members are scheduled to begin work at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 25.  The committee has stated the legislation reforms farm policy, consolidates and streamlines programs, and will reduce the deficit by $23 billion. 

The National Corn Growers Association is grateful that the Senate Ag Committee developed a …

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Apr. 19:  In a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Ranking Member Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) this morning, a group of eight prominent agricultural associations, including the National Corn Growers Association, voiced its support for the Senate’s approach to the 2012 Farm Bill, and raised several issues related to commodity and risk management programs.

Co-signed by NCGA, the American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, National Association of …

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Apr. 13:  Because the estate tax remains a concern for thousands of farmers around the country, the National Corn Growers Association sent letters this week with more than 30 other agriculture organizations supporting House and Senate legislation that calls for permanent repeal of the so-called “death tax.” Kevin Brady (R-Tex.) introduced legislation in the House of Representatives and John Thune (R-S.D.) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

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By Garry Niemeyer, NCGA President

Apr. 12: I have spent much of my time over the past month in Washington visiting with members of Congress and other policy makers about the importance of the 2012 farm bill.  Each meeting seems to end in the same fashion as the others: Democrats blame Republicans and Republicans blame Democrats.  If I ask someone from the House, I hear that it is the …

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Apr. 11:  U.S. Senator Roy Blunt shared his thoughts on today’s political environment with St. Louis Agribusiness Club members and guests at a lunch this week, co-sponsored by the National Corn Growers Association. NCGA CEO Rick Tolman was on hand to thank the senator for his work on behalf of U.S. agriculture, and draw attention to the lengthy list of unresolved issues that concerns farmers.

“When big decisions are …

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Mar. 30:  As Congress prepared to depart Washington for a two-week recess, Sens. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.), Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) introduced a new farm bill proposal, the Revenue Loss Assistance and Crop Insurance Enhancement Act of 2012.  The legislation would include a farm-level revenue-based program, a narrower band of coverage and a reduced percentage of planted acres eligible for payments.

“The National Corn Growers Association has …

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Mar. 15: Today, National Corn Growers Association First Vice President Pam Johnson testified before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.  Johnson participated in the final series of farm bill hearings focusing on the Commodity Title.

“NCGA has invested time and resources to develop and analyze concepts for a new farm bill that would help farmers in times of need and be a good investment of taxpayer dollars,” …

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Mar. 9: Last week at Commodity Classic, National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer had a chance to address the General Session during an interview with his fellow commodity association leaders on the issues he sees as key to farming in the coming years.  From his response to the address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to the halls of the trade show, one sentiment was reiterated consistently …

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Mar. 1:  The following statement on the 2012 farm bill was released today by National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer, a corn grower from Auburn, Ill.; National Association of Wheat Growers President Wayne Hurst, a wheat producer from Burley, Idaho; American Soybean Association President Steve Wellman, soybean farmer from Syracuse, Neb.; and National Sorghum Producers Chairman Terry Swanson, a sorghum grower from Walsh, Colo.

“Commodity Classic provides our …

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Feb. 28: As crop insurance purchase deadlines approach for the majority of the Corn Belt on March 15, the National Corn Growers Association urges farmers to explore how changes in policies can make coverage more affordable.  With lower insurance premiums being offered for most coverage levels this year and adjustments to historical-yield trend calculations, many growers can take advantage of lower rates and increases in coverage.

“At NCGA, we …

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Feb. 22:  As Congress continues work on the 2012 farm bill, the Crop Insurance Industry’s Annual Convention hosted a panel discussion focusing on the farmers’ perspective.  NCGA Public Policy Action Team Chair Anthony Bush participated in the panel and provided his thoughts on farm policy and the new farm bill.  The panel also hosted soybean, cotton, wheat and rice growers.

“Ensuring an effective, affordable crop insurance program is NCGA’s …

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Feb. 14:  From NCGA’s earliest days, long before issues like ethanol or biotechnology arose, farm policy has been at the top of the association’s priority list.

Farm policy was a “natural” for organization founder Walter Goeppinger, who made a point of working with presidents and congressional leaders of both parties on behalf of corn growers. His close relations in government and his stature as a spokesman for growers established …

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Feb. 13:  As the Senate begins to prepare for farm bill hearings, the National Corn Growers Association signed a letter with more than 80 other agriculture groups urging Congress to pass a new bill this year.  The letter was sent to the chairs and ranking members of the Senate and House Ag Committees. 

“The 2012 farm bill is among the most important pieces of legislation the U.S. Congress will …

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Feb. 9:  As Congress continues the 2012 farm bill process, members of the National Corn Growers Associations’ Public Policy Action Team met in Washington this week to hear more about the subject from experts from inside the beltway.  PPAT’s mission is to offer direction to NCGA efforts to address public policy issues.  The action team is comprised of 17 growers and staff from across the country.

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Dec. 13: After efforts to pass the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, H.R. 872, failed in the Senate earlier this fall, a bipartisan group of Senators sent a letter to Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) asking for full consideration on the Senate floor before the end of the year. The legislation previously passed the House of Representatives in March and passed the …

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Dec. 7: During a Farm Journal Forum Tuesday in Washington, National Corn Growers Association Senior Director of Public Policy Sam Willett outlined NCGA’s priorities for a new farm bill. Willett was joined on the panel by representatives of USDA’s Risk Management Agency and the National Sustainable Ag Coalition.

“NCGA continues advocating for our members as Congress begins writing the new farm bill,” Willett said. “Our farmers are looking for …

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Nov. 21: National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction’s failure to produce a deficit reduction plan:

“We’re disappointed the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction did not agree on a plan to reduce our federal deficit. We appreciate the hard work of the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate Ag Committees to …

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Nov. 3: The National Corn Growers Association reminds farmers and their allies to submit comments opposing a petition filed with the Environmental Protection Agency that would ban atrazine use and production before the public comment period closes on November 14. The petition, originally submitted this spring by an activist organization named Save the Frogs, asks for both further review of this proven herbicide and regulatory changes. The EPA posted …

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Nov. 3: Today, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy and Forestry held a hearing on the EPA’s Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Chesapeake Bay watershed. TMDLs are a common pollution control mechanism established by the Clean Water Act. The TMDL for the Chesapeake Bay watershed sets a firm limit on the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment that can be discharged in six states and the …

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In a letter to Roll Call published today, the National Corn Growers Association, American Farmland Trust and the National Farmers Union explain why maintaining a strong safety net for growers remains important even as farm programs face reform.  The authors note that, while farmers support reform that will help our nation during these difficult economic circumstances, government support of a farm safety net is necessary if American agriculture is …

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Oct. 17:  National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees’ proposed reductions in farm bill spending:

“NCGA appreciates the bipartisan work of the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate Ag Committees to reach an agreement on farm bill spending reductions.  Our farmers have previously stated we are willing to do our part to help …

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Sept. 23: The National Corn Growers Association today applauded the bipartisan work of Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), John Thune (R-SD), Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Dick Lugar (R-IN) to introduce legislation that will create the Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management (ARRM) Program.The bill is designed to simplify, consolidate and streamline existing commodity programs that were authorized as part of the 2008 farm bill.

“We greatly appreciate the senators’ work to …

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Sept. 12: The National Corn Growers Association today unveiled the Agriculture Disaster Assistance Program, a commodity title proposal for the 2012 farm bill that will modify and replace the existing Average Crop Revenue Election Program and provide a more effective and responsive safety net for growers.

“Responding to a charge by our voting delegates to investigate transitioning direct payments into programs that allow producers the ability to mitigate risk, …

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Aug. 30: The National Corn Growers Association held a news conference with Congressman Bobby Schilling (Rep.- Ill.) at the Farm Progress Show today n Decatur, Ill., highlighting preparations for the 2012 farm bill in light of the looming debt crisis. NCGA also focused on the top priorities for corn farmers regarding the need for a substantive safety net in today’s volatile economic environment.

“The Farm Progress Show is an …

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Aug. 11: One week after NCGA President Bart Schott sent a letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration outlining concerns on the proposed guidance for operators of farm vehicles and off-road agricultural equipment, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood released a statement saying no further regulations would be placed on the transport of agricultural products. Secretary LaHood also mentioned that more than 1,700 comments from agricultural organizations and members of …

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Aug. 3:  The National Corn Growers Association this week submitted comments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regarding proposed guidance for operators of farm vehicles and off-road agricultural equipment.  NCGA President Bart Schott identified several areas of concern that could impact growers, including whether grain being transported from the farm to the local elevator should defined as “interstate commerce.”

“When it comes to the shipment of agricultural commodities, …

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Aug. 3: National Corn Growers Association CEO Rick Tolman today highlighted the ways in which the farm bill impacts U.S. corn growers as he addressed the 28th Annual International Sweetener Symposium in Stowe, Vt.

The program focused on overall farm policy while allowing attendees to explore related topics such as the U.S. and world supply and demand outlook and the effect of trade agreements on world sugar policies and …

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Aug. 2: The new White House Rural Council, established by President Obama this summer, is the first entity of its kind to focus on policy initiatives for rural Americans. The National Corn Growers Association hopes that it will help residents in rural areas to see improved programs and services that provide the maximum benefit possible, thus creating vibrant communities that will help attract the next generation of farmers back …

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July 28: During testimony before an Environmental Protection Agency Scientific Advisory Panel evaluating the effects of atrazine on human health, NCGA Director of Public Policy Sarah Gallo explained the importance of the product to combat weeds effectively and affordably. She also discussed how farmers have been safely applying atrazine for more than a half century.

Click here for her testimony.

“The United States is the world’s largest producer and …

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July 26: In comments submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency today on the draft guidance that identifies which waters are protected under the Clean Water Act, the National Corn Growers Association outlined concerns including the new proposal could expand EPA’s authority over isolated waters such as ditches and farm ponds.

Click here for the letter.

The draft guidance, which was announced in April, was developed to clarify the scope …

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The National Corn Growers Association applauds the Senate Agriculture Committee for passing H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, with a strong bipartisan vote. This legislation clarifies that National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits are not required when applying pesticides according to their EPA approved label. The House of Representatives passed this legislation in April.

“NCGA greatly appreciates the work of Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie …

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Agricultural conservation programs make up a significant portion of mandatory farm program spending. The National Corn Growers Association has developed a survey to collect information on how farmers utilize these Farm Bill programs.

In the current budget environment, tough decisions will need to be made about how to structure these programs to provide optimum environmental and economic benefit. The purpose of this survey is to gather information that will …

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The National Corn Growers Association today urged the House of Representatives to protect the jurisdiction of the House Agriculture Committee when it takes up debate on H.R. 2112, legislation making appropriations for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration and related agencies. Policy debate over farm safety net programs belongs as a part of the legislative process for writing the 2012 farm bill.

“We understand the …

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National Corn Growers Association Board Member and Michigan Corn Growers Association President Clark Gerstacker testified during the first Farm Bill field hearing hosted by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich). Focused on the upcoming reauthorization of the farm bill, the hearing examined commodity programs, energy conservation and rural development.

“While farmers are eager to provide a safe, abundant, and affordable food supply, we face increasingly tumultuous markets that …

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The National Corn Growers Association today expressed disappointment in the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision not to review the Environmental Protection Agency’s food tolerance revocation for carbofuran. While usage of the insecticide has greatly decreased since the introduction of biotech traits more than a decade ago, the product has continued to serve as an important rescue treatment for corn rootworm if a grower determines that other products used at planting …

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Wednesday, June 1 is the signup deadline for the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program, and the National Corn Growers Association once again urges growers to review the program and determine if it make sense for their operation. Numerous resources are available to help farmers make the right decision.

“As farmers, we understand how important it is to carefully evaluate our risk management options,” said NCGA Public Policy Action …

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With news of the Army Corps of Engineers’ decision to open the Birds Point-New Madrid Floodway in southern Missouri to ease some of the swell in the Mississippi River, farmers affected by the floods began to grow concerned about crop insurance coverage. In past man-made disasters, crop insurance coverage has been denied. The National Corn Growers Association and the Missouri Corn Growers Association want to ensure our farmers are …

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May 4: The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committees held a joint hearing Tuesday to review the Endangered Species Act (ESA) interagency consultation process when approving pesticides for use in the United States. This hearing was scheduled in response to regulatory inefficiencies as well as a series of recent ESA lawsuits that could limit the availability of pesticides for growers.

Witnesses testifying at the hearing included experts from the …

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Apr. 28: The possibility of federal government regulation of ditches and farm ponds has led the National Corn Growers Association to be concerned about the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s recently announced guidelines for determining federal waters that are jurisdictional under the Clean Water Act.

“The proposed guidelines are worrisome to our farmers as federal agencies could have the authority to regulate ditches and …

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