Nearly 20 members of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association are in Washington, D.C., this week to meet with legislators and other key decision makers on a variety of important legislative priorities. Members of the Corn Producers Association of Texas also are in town this week.

State Corn Grower Associations Tackle Key Issues During Hill Visits (03-10-05)

The 109th congressional session is well under way, and corn growers from across the country are frequenting the nation’s capitol to discuss the industry’s key legislative issues with lawmakers.

This week, members of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association and the Corn Producers Association of Texas took to Capitol Hill to promote the priorities of their state associations and NCGA.

“Growers must maintain an influential voice in local, state and national policy decisions,” Texas grower Steve Yoder said. “That’s why we come to Washington. We need to ensure our voices are heard on issues that affect agriculture and our livelihood.”

The groups met with top decision makers on the Hill, discussing the agriculture budget and its impact on family farms, the need for a comprehensive energy bill with the Renewable Fuels Standard and other issues.