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grower leaders of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). For
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- NCGA Applauds Wal-Mart’s
Switch to PLA Packaging
- Texas Opens First Public E85 Pump
- Lorrie Morgan to Headline 2006
Commodity Classic Evening of Entertainment
- NCGA’s Tolman Presents Future
of Agriculture to SEMO Students
- NCGA Receives Grant from APHIS
to Prevent Unintended Releases of Biotech Crops
- Nebraska Corn Board Initiates
Grant-Funded Study of Distillers Grains Usage
- Yoder Participates in Coexistence
Conference in Slovenia
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NCGA Produces 'Ethanol: Fact vs. Fiction' Brochure
The NCGA has produced an easy-to-use 'Ethanol: Fact vs. Fiction' brochure for consumers to learn the truth about the benefits of ethanol. (More
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NCGA Applauds Defeat of Grassley-Dorgan Amendment
The NCGA applauds the Senate for defeating the payment limitations amendment offered by Sens. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) to the FY2006 Budget Reconciliation bill today. The amendment was struck down by a vote of 53-46. Because of the vote, no changes will be made to provisions outlined in the 2002 farm bill for payment limitations or other provisions in the bill, such as considerations related to conservation, nutrition and export programs. (More
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CEO Rick Tolman, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns, NCGA President Gerald Tumbleson and NCGA Vice President of Public Policy Jon Doggett met today in Washington, D.C., to discuss a variety of farm issues important to corn growers. The private meeting covered the future of agriculture, the farm bill and trade issues.
NCGA Leaders Discuss key Corn Grower Issues with Secretary Johanns
NCGA President Gerald Tumbleson testified before the House Agriculture Committee yesterday afternoon about the role corn can play in the world and the necessity for fair market access as a part of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Doha Round talks.
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NCGA Testimony Emphasizes Need for Market Access in Doha Round
NCGA CEO Rick Tolman presented a perspective on the future of agriculture to some of the future farmers and leaders of agribusiness at a Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) agriculture seminar in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Wednesday. (More
On This Story)
NCGA Welcomes USDA Efforts to Free Barges on Mississippi River
The NCGA welcomed an announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that it will distribute $7.6 million to expedite efforts to free up 175 barges in order to transport grain on the Mississippi River. (More
On This Story)
NCGA, Ag Groups Ask Senators to Reject Amendments to Farm Bill
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its first partial countercyclical payments for the 2005-2006 marketing year, the NCGA notes.
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USDA Announces First Partial Countercyclical Payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its first partial countercyclical payments for the 2005-2006 marketing year, the NCGA notes.
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On This Story)
Brackman Joins NCGA Marketing Team
Tim Brackman has joined the NCGA as director of development. His key responsibilities include developing contacts with industry and securing project funding for NCGA initiatives.
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NCGA's Tolman Attends First-Ever McDonald's Food Symposium
NCGA CEO Rick Tolman attended the first-ever McDonald's Quality Symposium in Chicago last week to gain an understanding of what relationship the fast-food restaurant can have with farmers.
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AROUND THE CORN BELT
News
from State Associations
Michigan:The Corn Marketing Program of Michigan (CMPM) and the Michigan Corn Growers Association (MCGA) are accepting request for proposals (RFPs) for their research programs. CMPM and MCGA focus on two areas when evaluating research proposals:
the development of processes adding value to Michigan corn through new markets or advancements in traditional markets, such as the livestock industry and
innovative production techniques and environmentally sound practices that enhance productivity. The specific areas CMPM and MCGA are looking to address through research are: water issues, nitrogen and fertilizer usage, crop rotation, manure management, soil testing, ethanol and its co-products, and development of new uses and markets for corn. For additional information on the research RFP, contact the Michigan Corn Office at 1-888-323-6601.
South Dakota: Leading experts in financial management, specialty crops, crop insurance and Asian soybean rust will offer their insight at Risk Management Seminars in three South Dakota locations sponsored by the South Dakota Corn Growers Association (SDCGA). Open to all ag producers, the seminars are designed to help producers manage risk and take advantage of profit-generating techniques in their farm or ranch operation. The Risk Management Seminar series kicks off in Pierre, S.D., on Nov. 14 at the Ramkota Hotel. The Risk Management series will also be in Huron on Nov. 15 at the Crossroads Hotel; and the tour will complete in Brookings on Nov. 16 at the Brookings Inn. The schedule for the Risk Management Seminars includes a 7:30 a.m. registration time with the first speaker beginning at 8 a.m. The seminars will adjourn at 4 p.m. each day. The seminars are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is requested. Those individuals who pursue CEU credits will be able to obtain two crop management and four professional development credits by attending one of these seminars. For more information or to pre-register for the seminars, please call the SDCGA office at 605-334-0100. Seminar brochures are also available for viewing or to download from the SDCGA Web site, www.sdcorn.org.
NCGA TRADE SCHOOL
Become a trade scholar! Attend NCGA Trade School, Jan. 26-27 in Chicago. For more information contact NCGA Director of Public Policy June Silverberg at
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NCGA Chairman Leon Corzine and NCGA Vice President of Marketing Fred Stemme attend Grower Advisory Committee meeting in Brazil.
NCGA Staff and State Executives’ meeting in White Lake, S.D.
NCGA First Vice President Ken McCauley attends Kansas Commodity Classic in Garden City, Kan.
NCGA President Gerald Tumbleson, First Vice President Ken McCauley and CEO Rick Tolman attend National Association of Farm Broadcasters meeting in Kansas City, Mo.
NCGA Director of Biotechnology Paul Bertels attends fumonisin meeting in Amarillo, Texas.
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