More Farming. Fewer Uncertainties.
Corn farming is full of uncontrollable things like weather and the markets. How you farm isn’t one of them. Sustainable farming practices that build up soil health allow you to take more control of your farm by strengthening productivity and enabling profitability.
That’s why NCGA offers a broad portfolio of programs to help corn farmers explore and enact sustainable farming practices that work best for your operation.
Facts
Since 1980, corn farmers have been working to improve the quality of soil, water and air around our farms.
- Soil loss per bushel of corn has decreased by 51 percent.
- Corn production has seen a 30 percent decrease in greenhouse gas emissions per bushel.
- The energy used to produce a bushel of corn has decreased by 38 percent.
Sustainability News
March 30, 2021
The Future of Sustainability: Nourish the Future Participant Receives Grant in New JerseySustainable Jersey for Schools recently announced the 34 New Jersey public schools and districts...
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Farmers Share Sustainability Story with Food Industry LeadersMore than 200 high-level innovators in the food and beverage industry explored the challenges...
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Next Gen Fertilizer Challenge Recipients Identified for Phase Two TrialsThe Fertilizer Institute (TFI), along with the International Fertilizer Development...
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New Report Details Connection Between Conservation Practices and Farm ProfitabilityConservation’s Impact on the Farm Bottom Line is a new report from Soil Health Partnership...
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NCGA Joins Food and Agriculture Climate AllianceThe Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) today announced expanded membership, including...
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Opinion: Cracking the accounting jigsaw of on-farm conservation to grow the profitability of healthy soilsThis opinion piece originally ran in AgriPulse While American farmers are trying to navigate...
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Study Shows Precision Agriculture Improves Environmental Stewardship While Increasing YieldsAssociation of Equipment Manufacturers Releases “Environmental Benefits of Precision...
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Data Integration and Management a Big Focus for NCGA in 2021Agriculture has become an expert at collecting data but continues to fall short of the economic...
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Relationships with New EPA Leaders a 2021 GoalAccording to Illinois farmer Kate Danner, developing strong relationships with the new...
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NCGA to Rollout Several Major Sustainability Initiatives in 2021Showcasing farmers growing commitment to sustainability will be a major goal for the National...
Read MoreDecember 2, 2020
The Success in Stewardship Network Recognizes Good FarmingThe National Corn Growers Association wanted to make sure the new decade started with a bright...
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NCGA Sustainability Efforts Have a Clear Focus Gaining MomentumOver the last four years, the National Corn Growers Association has homed in on sustainability...
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Sustainability Research to Drive Corn Demand and Collaboration Continues with Industry PartnersSustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand and that’s been the focus of a partnership...
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Post-Harvest is a Great Time to Establish Pollinator HabitatFall is the best time to establish a pollinator habitat for a couple of key reasons, according...
Read MoreAugust 26, 2020
NCGA to Support EPA and USDA on Future Fertilizer StrategiesToday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
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America’s Watershed Initiative Appoints New Executive DirectorKim Lutz has been named as the new Executive Director for the America's Watershed Initiative....
Read MoreJuly 28, 2020
Pollinator Protection Efforts Continue to ExpandThroughout the growing season, farmers utilize stewardship practices for proper pesticide use...
Read MoreJuly 14, 2020
NCGA Mid-Year Report Offers Look at Efforts to Help Corn Farmers Meet the Challenges of 2020Despite marketing and economic challenges and a pandemic, farmer leaders of National Corn...
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Soil Health Partnership Releases Cover Crop Planting ReportThe Soil Health Partnership’s Cover Crop Planting Report shows that farmers are...
Read MoreJune 30, 2020
Jobman Recognized For Sustainable Farming PracticesNational Corn Growers Association is proud to announce Nebraska farmer Andy Jobman has been...
Read MoreJune 24, 2020
Senate Ag Committee Reviews Growing Climate Solutions ActThe U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry today held a hearing to review...
Read MoreJune 23, 2020
Pollinator Week is a Good Time to Review Best Management PracticesNational Pollinator Week is June 22-28, 2020, so it is an excellent time to think about the best...
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Senate Legislation Promotes Agriculture in Climate PolicyThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today endorsed the Growing Climate Solutions Act,...
Read MoreMay 27, 2020
Second Annual BeSure Campaign Aims to Help BeesThe second annual “BeSure!” campaign supported by National Corn Growers Association is underway...
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New Faces, New Experiences, SHP Welcomes New InternThis summer, the Soil Health Partnership welcomes Krystin Oborny to the staff as an intern....
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Farmers' Passion for Stewardship Remains Strong in Uncertain Times"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for...
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PepsiCo Partnership with Farmers Cutting Greenhouse GasIn a big win for clean air, corn farmers in Illinois and PepsiCo have documented the ability to...
Read MoreApril 29, 2020
Use Crop Protection Products Safely and ResponsiblyDeciding how to manage weeds, insects, and diseases that routinely attack crops and landscapes...
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Calculated, Data-Driven, Measured and Profitable Success Key to Growing StewardshipIt may sound like heresy, but getting the highest yields possible on your farm may not be the...
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Minnesota Farmers Successfully Merge Pursuit for Efficiency and StewardshipMatt Alford and Sam Peterson’s Minnesota farms maybe 100 miles apart, but when it comes to...
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Cover Crop Survey Seeks Farmer InsightsAn online survey at https://bit.ly/CCSurvey2020 is gathering perspective on cover crops from...
Read MoreMarch 31, 2020
Sustainability Focus Continues to Grow at NCGAA new Corn Sustainability Advisory Group (CSAG) met recently to discuss how NCGA can focus on...
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Soil Health Network Broadens Reach with PodcastThe Soil Health Partnership will launch a new podcast called “The People of Soil Health” on...
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2020
New Stewardship Network Celebrates Growing Momentum on Conservation in AgricultureInitiative from National Corn Growers Association and Environmental Defense Fund will help...
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Ep. 3: Climate-Proofing Agriculture and Adding Value to the Industry, with EDFListen to Wherever Jon May Roam on iTunes, GooglePlay, Spotify or wherever you get your...
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Farmers Join Forces for Sustainability and Responsible Climate PolicyThis week, NCGA joined 21 farm groups to publicly launch Farmers for a Sustainable Future (FSF)....
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NOVEL APPROACH REWARDS FARMERS FOR ADOPTING EARTH-FRIENDLY PRACTICESThis week supporters of the Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC) are meeting to discuss...
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2020
Now Is A Great Time to Consider Pollinator HabitatA growing partnership between the National Corn Growers Association and the Bee and Butterfly...
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Soil Health Partnership Expands Capabilities with New StaffThe Soil Health Partnership (SHP) is pleased to introduce Dr. Carrie Roever as the new Data...
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NCGA’s Annual Report Reflects On Significant Wins Amidst Challenging TimesThe National Corn Growers Association’s Ann ual Report for the 2019 fiscal year is now available...
Read MoreDecember 9, 2019
Winter is a Great Time to Plan Monarch HabitatsContinuing to expand pollinator habitat was a central...
Read MoreNovember 22, 2019
Growing Trust A Key Development Driving Sustainability EffortsThe word “sustainability” may be a bit over-used in agriculture, but it is way more than a buzz...
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NCGA Joins America’s Conservation Ag MovementDriving sustainable farming practices is a priority of NCGA. That’s why it joined the America’s...
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2019
Farmers Must Play Key Role in Effort to Reduce Greenhouse GasesEfforts throughout society, and virtually every industry, to cut greenhouse gases are underway...
Read MoreAugust 27, 2019
Teeter Joins SHP as Minnesota Field ManagerAnna Teeter is SHP’s newest team member, joining as a Field Manager covering Minnesota. Anna...
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Conservation Action Tour Showcases Advances in SustainabilityNCGA Stewardship and Sustainability Director Rachel Orf is in central Iowa this week attending...
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Soil Health Partnership Celebrates 5 Years of Growth and CollaborationThe Soil Health Partnership (SHP) has been fostering transformation in agriculture through...
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Senate Staffers Hear About the Intersection of Soil Health and Climate ChangeA standing-room-only crowd attended a briefing: “An Overview of Climate Smart Agriculture...
Read MoreJuly 26, 2019
Annual Monarch Blitz Kicks Off July 27Tomorrow marks the beginning of the 3rd Annual International Monarch Monitoring Blitz in Canada,...
Read MoreJuly 19, 2019
SHP Soil Sessions: Crop Update and Scouting TipsYou still have time to sign up for a unique webinar to get a U.S. crop update and learn crop...
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Cover Crop Benefits Clearer in Drought and Wet YearsJoe Breker needs his own tee shirt that reads “No Tillage, More Plants” or “Cover Crops Are Good...
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Sustainability: Making Dollars and Sense in Agricultural Sustainability ProgramsConsumer interest in where and how their food is produced is on the rise, and many leading...
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SHP Testifies in Support of Investment and Collaboration in Soil Health PracticesThe Soil Health Partnership (SHP) Executive Director, Dr. Shefali Mehta testified today at a...
Read MoreJune 19, 2019
Virtual Reality Immerses Viewers in Monarch Butterflies’ 3000-Mile MigrationThe Monarch Effect, an interactive, virtual reality experience, will debut today during National...
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Mesko joins SHP as Development DirectorThe Soil Health Partnership is pleased to announce that John Mesko has joined as the Development...
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Byerly Joins SHP as Kansas & Nebraska Field ManagerKeith Byerly has joined the Soil Health Partnership as the Kansas and Nebraska Field Manager....
Read MoreJune 17, 2019
Pollinator Week Is A Great Time To Think SmallSo many big things on a farm: buildings, equipment, fields, and even the scale of business...
Read MoreJune 7, 2019
Ag Innovation and Sustainability on Display at DC Area FarmKey staff from multiple government agencies are getting a crash course in the latest farming...
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U.S. Farmers Should Take a Bow on World Environment DayToday is World Environment Day and for U.S. farmers that makes it a great time to celebrate...
Read MoreMay 22, 2019
Efforts to Help Struggling Honey Bee Population Gaining MomentumCorn is wind pollinated and does not benefit from insect pollination so why the heck do corn...
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Exploring the Role of Corn Sustainability in the Beef Supply ChainThe National Corn Growers Association participated in the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef’s...
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NCGA Releases Pollinator Protection GuideThe National Corn Growers Association – in partnership with the Honey Bee Health Coalition – is...
Read MoreMarch 28, 2019
Good Weed! Bad Weed!If you’re a city dweller, you probably don’t think much about weeds except for the occasionally...
Read MoreMarch 25, 2019
Soil Health Partnership Announces Several Open PositionsAs the Soil Health Partnership heads into its fifth year of long-term data collection on working...
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Consider Pollinator Plantings as You Gear Up for SpringIf you are a Monarch butterfly supporter buckle up because here’s some good news. The yearly...
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Minnesota Farm Family Represents Generations of StewardshipA Minnesota farm family’s four generation conservation initiative garnered national attention at...
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The Bottom-Line Benefits of SustainabilityIn today’s economic environment it’s more important than ever to focus on business survival as a...
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Planting is Coming and So Are the Pests. Are You Ready?If you haven’t looked into the innovative and proactive Take Action initiative of late, it might...
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Soil Health Partnership Call for ProposalsThe Soil Health Partnership (SHP) announced it is accepting proposals for partnerships and...
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2019
RFA & NCGA Co-Title Sponsorship of 2019 Crappie Masters Tournament Trail Begins This WeekThe 2019 season of the Crappie Masters Tournament Trail begins later this week, with the...
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2019
Weak Farm Economy Not Hampering Drive to Healthier SoilsThis week’s Soil Health Summit 2019 with Soil Health Partnership was the largest ever—360...
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Second Annual Soil Health Summit Awards Honor Best in Soil HealthFive dedicated leaders in soil health received “Seeds of Change” awards at the 2019 Soil Health...
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Look Down, You Are Standing on Our FutureHow do we feed a growing population and meet additional, related demand from other sectors for...
Read MoreDecember 11, 2018
NCGA Statement on WOTUS RuleNational Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp made the following statement on the...
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Soil Health Partnership Expands New Program to Grow Network and DataJust in time for World Soil Day on December 5, the Soil Health Partnership announced it is...
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NCGA, USFRA Put Farming Sustainability in the Spotlight in DenverThe National Corn Growers Association joined other agricultural groups in telling farmers’...
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NCGA Names Robyn Allscheid Director of Research and ProductivityThe National Corn Growers Association welcomes back Robyn Allscheid, who rejoins the...
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Environmental Defense Fund, National Corn Growers Association Launch First-of-Its-Kind PartnershipPowerful collaboration will scale conservation through data, policy and farmer...
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Commodity Classic Registration Opens Wednesday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m. CentralRegistration for America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational...
Read MoreAugust 24, 2018
Solutions to Lake Erie’s Nutrient Issues Found in Emerging PartnershipsWater management and water quality are the key focus this week for State and National Corn...
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NCGA Joins Efforts to Block WOTUSOn Monday, a broad coalition of agriculture organizations, including the National Corn Growers...
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Dr. Shefali Mehta Tapped as New Leader of Soil Health PartnershipShefali Mehta had a fascination with plants from early in her childhood. From her time growing...
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Get #SoilSmart: Soil Health Partnership Launches Soil Health Awareness CampaignVisit Brian Corkill’s Twitter page, and you’ll learn that he’s a farmer, husband, father, Illini...
Read MoreJuly 30, 2018
Good Steward Aug. 6, Deadline Rapidly ApproachingIf you have a farmer friend, neighbor or family member who epitomizes the title “Good Steward”...
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Recognizing Good Stewardship MattersIf you have a farmer friend, neighbor or family member who epitomizes the title “Good Steward”...
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Field to Market Sustainability Efforts Continue to GrowRepresentatives from farmers through the entire production chain met in Madison, Wis. last week...
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Collaborative Effort on Climate ChangeIf the farming profession had a job description somewhere it would say good problem-solving...
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Soil Health Partnership Begins Search for New Director as Organization Continues to GrowGoeser to remain engaged in new role with National Corn Growers Association As the Soil...
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Soil Health Partnership Builds One of Largest U.S. Databases of Soil Health Sample Info from Working FarmsThe seeds of good data have been planted—and the Soil Health Partnership is eager to harvest...
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Kansas Farm Family Showcases New Sustainability Ethic on the FarmA Kansas farm family’s soil-friendly, progressive farming practices and contributions to...
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This Grain Bin Safety Week, Remember the Importance of PrecautionThe National Corn Growers Association reminds farmers of the importance of proper grain bin...
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New Virtual Reality Video Tells Soil Health Story from ‘Every Angle’As interest grows in soil health and its potential to optimize farming, the Soil Health...
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