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NCGA Hopeful Farm Bill Will Move Forward

ST. LOUIS (November 16, 2007) – Despite today’s vote that delays U.S. Senate action on the 2007 Farm Bill, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) remains hopeful that action will take place this year to advance legislation that, among other things, ensures a more market-oriented safety net that better delivers assistance when it is most needed.

“Corn growers look forward to continue working with the Senate as it moves forward on a new farm bill that builds on the progress we have made in recent years,” said Ron Litterer, NCGA president and a grower from Greene, Iowa. “We are optimistic we will see meaningful action that will do what is right for rural America.”

NCGA supports a state-based revenue protection program so that producers would have access to higher levels of farm level coverage at a lower cost.  In an era of increased demand for corn and other feed grains, revenue-based programs target support more efficiently than current programs.

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The National Corn Growers Association’s mission is to create and increase opportunities for corn growers. NCGA represents more than 33,000 members and 48 affiliated state organizations and hundreds of thousands of growers who contribute to state checkoff programs. For more information on NCGA, log on to www.ncga.com.