The export of corn and corn products is vital to the nation’s economy and NCGA has a deeply rooted policy of working to eliminate barriers to trade and supporting market development. Exports of U.S. corn and co-products provide critical support across the economy, offering billions in direct and indirect economic benefits to farmers, rural communities and the nation.
NCGA supports passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will preserve and build upon our existing, successful, trading relationship with Mexico and Canada – the U.S. corn industry’s largest, most reliable market. Passing USMCA will instill confidence in other important trading partners that the United States is open for business.
Ongoing trade disputes exacerbate an already difficult farm economy which is why NCGA has encouraged an open dialogue with our trading partners.
Trade News
February 4, 2020
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...
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USGC/NCGA Joint Officer Mission Celebrates Long-Time Trade Relationship with Vietnam, Explores Market Potential in MyanmarThe breadth and depth of the Southeast Asian market for U.S. corn and co-products are hard to...
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NCGA: USMCA a Win for AgricultureNational Corn Growers Association President Kevin Ross today declared President Trump’s signing...
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NCGA: House Passes USMCA, Delivers a Win for AgricultureNational Corn Growers Association President Kevin Ross today thanked members of the U.S. House...
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U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement RatifiedThe Japanese Diet, the country’s legislative body, earlier today ratified the U.S.-Japan Trade...
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Corn Trade Is A Huge Driver of the U.S. EconomyWho you know and your relationship with them can make a big difference in many aspects of your...
Read MoreNovember 5, 2019
Tell Congress to Pass USMCAPassing USMCA remains a top priority for farmers across the country and NCGA. With the end of...
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NCGA Joins President Trump for U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement SigningNCGA President Kevin Ross today joined leaders of other farm and commodity groups at the White...
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Trade and Biofuels Offer Solution for Weak Ag EconomyEarlier this week, NCGA attended the Ag Outlook Forum in Kansas, City. Guests, including NCGA...
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NCGA Leaders Fly-In to WashingtonNCGA State Executives, representing eleven state associations travelled to Washington, D.C. this...
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USMCA Must Be at the top of Fall Congressional AgendaCongress returns to Washington next week and passage of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement...
Read MoreAugust 26, 2019
NCGA Encouraged by U.S.-Japan Agreement in PrincipleThe National Corn Growers Association today welcomed the announcement that the United States and...
Read MoreAugust 23, 2019
NCGA Statement: USDA Trade Damage CalculationsNational Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Lynn Chrisp today made the following...
Read MoreJuly 25, 2019
NCGA Welcomes Progress on MFP, Looks Forward to Improved ProgramNational Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Lynn Chrisp today made the following...
Read MoreJuly 18, 2019
NCGA Recognizes Senator Fischer with President’s AwardNational Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp today presented NCGA’s 2019 President’s...
Read MoreJuly 16, 2019
Trade School Focuses on Ongoing Trade IssuesMore than 70 farmers, state staff and college students interested in agriculture yesterday...
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NCGA Joins Call for Ratification of USMCANCGA today joined more than 950 food and agriculture organizations representing to call on...
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NCGA Statement: Rethink New Tariffs on Mexican ImportsNational Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Lynn Chrisp made the following statement in...
Read MoreMay 28, 2019
Key Trade Developments Discussed at U.S. Meat Export Federation Annual Spring ConferenceThe U.S. Meat Export Federation held their annual Spring Conference last week in Kansas City....
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NCGA Welcomes Trade Aid, Continues Call for Equitable Relief and Market Opportunities for Corn FarmersThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today welcomed the Trump Administration’s...
Read MoreMay 21, 2019
Trade Tuesday: Tariff Lift Clear Barrier for USMCANCGA continues to celebrate World Trade Month and Friday’s announcement that the Section 232...
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NCGA Provides Trade Aid Recommendations to USDAThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today provided the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
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USMCA Roadblock ClearedLeaders from the United States, Mexico and Canada today announced that a deal has been reached...
Read MoreMay 15, 2019
Another Penny for Corn Farmers Won’t Cut ItWe need your help. Friday’s announcement that the Trump Administration is increasing the...
Read MoreMay 14, 2019
Trade Tuesday: Farmers Need CertaintyFriday’s announcement that the Trump Administration was moving forward to increase the tariff...
Read MoreMay 7, 2019
Economic Analysis: Grain Exports Offer Billions in Benefits Beyond the FarmA new study shows access to international export markets for U.S. grains supported nearly $38...
Read MoreMay 1, 2019
World Trade MonthMay is World Trade Month and NCGA is using the occasion to highlight the importance of trade for...
Read MoreApril 25, 2019
USMCA Leads to New Market OpportunitiesWe know that ratifying USMCA will secure a $3.2 billion export market for corn farmers and...
Read MoreApril 18, 2019
NCGA Statement: International Trade Commission Report on USMCANational Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Lynn Chrisp made the below statement today...
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USMCA: Market Access for U.S. CornBy all accounts, the North American Free Trade Agreement has been a resounding success for...
Read MoreApril 1, 2019
U.S. Farmers Support USMCACorn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers recently joined together to announce their support for...
Read MoreMarch 25, 2019
China Purchases U.S. CornThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service announced Friday an export...
Read MoreMarch 1, 2019
Leading Agriculture Organizations Endorse USMCAThe National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of...
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2019
MAIZALL Members Advocate for Innovation at the World Trade OrganizationIn a follow-up to its October 2018 meeting, five members of MAIZALL, the international maize...
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2019
Off the Cob Talks Trade with Texas Farmer BowersToday on Off the Cob, meet Lindsey Bowers, a Texas farmer who also works as a grain merchandiser...
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2019
Expanding Global Market Access for U.S. CornNCGA is committed to helping corn producers weather this tough economy by creating market...
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2019
NCGA Communications Shine at NAMA Region II AwardsYesterday, the National Corn Growers Association and its CommonGround were recognized for...
Read MoreDecember 18, 2018
Register for the Soil Health Summit While There’s Still Time!The clock is ticking for registering for the Soil Health Summit, January 15-16 in St. Louis. For...
Read MoreNovember 30, 2018
NCGA: USMCA Signing an Important Step ForwardNational Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp today released the following statement...
Read MoreNovember 27, 2018
NCGA Submits U.S.-Japan Objectives to USTRNational Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp yesterday submitted NCGA’s negotiating...
Read MoreNovember 20, 2018
NCGA Calls for More Equitable Trade ReliefNational Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp today urged U.S. Department of...
Read MoreNovember 8, 2018
MAIZALL Mission Emphasizes Importance of Agricultural InnovationAgricultural innovation continues to develop rapidly, benefiting farmers who are able to grow...
Read MoreNovember 7, 2018
Commodity Leaders Join Forces on Sustainability ResearchThe National Pork Board (NPB), United Soybean Board (USB) and National Corn Growers Association...
Read MoreOctober 1, 2018
Corn Farmers Praise New US-Mexico-Canada AgreementThe National Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp today released the following...
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2018
NCGA Statement: United States-Japan Trade NegotiationsNational Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes made the following statement on the...
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2018
New KORUS Trade AgreementPresident Trump on Monday signed the new United States-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement...
Read MoreAugust 31, 2018
Corn Farmers Need a BreakIn The Hill Friday, NCGA President and North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes shared the challenges...
Read MoreAugust 31, 2018
Trade, RFS Lead Conversations at Farm Progress ShowNational Corn Growers Association farmer leaders and staff attended this week’s Farm Progress...
Read MoreAugust 28, 2018
Chinese Academy of Science Fellows Visit NCGA for Dialogue on Farming, Future of CornLast week, the National Corn Growers Association hosted a Chinese agricultural delegation for an...
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NCGA: USDA Trade Aid Won’t Make Up for Lost MarketsThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today said plans unveiled by the U.S. Department of...
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Farmers Welcome Positive Trade StepsThe National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes today released the following...
Read MoreJuly 24, 2018
NCGA Statement on USDA Trade AidNorth Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes, president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA),...
Read MoreJune 18, 2018
Trade Policy Issue Heating Up with U.S. FarmersIf you have been following the roller coaster ride that is trade policy these days and are...
Read MoreJune 14, 2018
Agriculture Associations Appeal to Congress: We Need #TradeNotTariffsAfter weeks of engaging with the Trump Administration to gain insight into the future of trade...
Read MoreMay 31, 2018
Tariffs Put U.S. Farmers in JeopardyNorth Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes, president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA),...
Read MoreApril 17, 2018
Japan Shifting to Allow the Use of U.S. EthanolEarlier today, the U.S. Grains Council announced that Japan had finalized a change to the...
Read MoreApril 12, 2018
NCGA Statement on House Ways and Means Committee Hearing on China TariffsThe following is a statement from North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes, president of the National...
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NCGA Statement on Proposed Tariffs and Trade with ChinaThe following is a statement from Texas farmer Wesley Spurlock, chairman of the National Corn...
Read MoreMarch 8, 2018
NCGA Response to Trade Tariff AnnouncementThe National Corn Growers Association issued the following statement in response to the trade...
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2018
New Coalition Advocates for North American Free Trade Agreement Preservation and ModernizationA broad-based group of over 30 organizations representing growers, refiners, producers,...
Read MoreDecember 14, 2017
Commodity Organizations Support Science-Based Trade Regulations at WTO MinisterialMembers of the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), U.S. Wheat...
Read MoreDecember 7, 2017
USGC, NCGA Celebrate Four Decades and Counting of Successful Trade with South KoreaMore than four decades of partnership and a free trade agreement have benefitted agribusinesses...
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Mexican Market Is Growing, But Will the U.S. Capture That Demand?Mexican Market Is Growing, But Will the U.S. Capture That Demand? Increasing demand in...
Read MoreDecember 7, 2017
NAFTA: A Win for Corn Farmers & the U.S. EconomyFarmers and ranchers across the country took to Twitter on Wednesday to let the President and...
Read MoreNovember 30, 2017
USGC, NCGA Officers And CEOs Reiterate Support For Trade In South Korea, MexicoThe leaders of the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)...
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2017
NCGA Action Team and Committees Announced for FY 2018NCGA Action Team and Committees Announced for FY 2018 The National Corn Growers Association...
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2017
Trade Teams Reinforce Importance of South Korean MarketTrade teams from South Korea have met face-to-face with U.S. farmers and grain suppliers in...
Read MoreAugust 8, 2017
MAIZALL Moves Forward in Collaborative Work for Corn FarmersLast month, a delegation from the International Maize Alliance (MAIZALL), including NCGA Past...
Read MoreJuly 27, 2017
Corn Farmers Call for Faster Access to New TechnologyFarmers attending last week’s National Corn Growers Association Corn Congress called for faster...
Read MoreJune 27, 2017
Skunes Testifies on NAFTA at USTR HearingThe North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is critical for corn farmers and agriculture at...
Read MoreJune 16, 2017
NCGA Statement on Changes to U.S.-Cuba PolicyThe following is a statement from Texas farmer Wesley Spurlock, president of the National Corn...
Read MoreJune 12, 2017
Trade Agreements a Good Deal for U.S. Feed GrainsTrade equals huge success for exports of U.S. feed grains in all forms, particularly to the 20...
Read MoreMay 18, 2017
Mexican Grain Team in Nebraska, D.C.: NAFTA Is a Good Deal for U.S. AgricultureU.S. agricultural exports to Mexico have quintupled since the ink dried on the North American...
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NCGA Statement on NAFTA ModernizationToday U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer formally notified Congress of the Trump...
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Ricketts, Ag Groups Highlight Importance of U.S.-Mexico Trade RelationshipThe North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been a boon for America’s farmers and...
Read MoreMay 12, 2017
U.S. Ethanol Weighs in on Proposed Canadian Fuel StandardThe Canadian government has set an aggressive goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30...
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USDA Reorganization Will Build Global Demand for U.S. Ag ProductsToday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the creation of a USDA Under...
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Celebrate National Trade Month in MayJoin the National Corn Growers Association and the U.S. Grains Council in highlighting...
Read MoreMay 9, 2017
Free Trade, Relationships Key to Market Competitiveness in South KoreaRecent events in foreign policy and the ongoing conversation about the value of U.S. trade...
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CREAATE Act Would Bolster Investment in Ag TradeThe National Corn Growers Association, along with the Coalition to Promote U.S. Agricultural...
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NCGA Urges White House: Don't Withdraw from NAFTAThe National Corn Growers Association today denounced reports that the White House has drafted...
Read MoreApril 25, 2017
DDGS a Win-Win for U.S. and Mexican ProducersSelling 50 metric tons of U.S. distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) may seem minor, but...
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USGC Chairman: Mexican Buyers Need to Hear Supportive Farmer VoicesU.S. grain farmers are voicing their support and appreciation for trade with Mexico, a message...
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2017
U.S. Grains Council, Panama Canal Authority Sign MOU Before Canal TourMore than 350 attendees had a firsthand look at the new Panama Canal expansion on Monday to kick...
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2017
Talking Trade: Trade Has Served the United States WellBy the Numbers $1.5 trillion: Increase in real incomes due to liberalizing trade efforts...
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2017
Trump Administration Takes Early Trade Action – And What It Means for U.S. GrainsNewly-inaugurated President Donald Trump has already followed through with key campaign promises...
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2017
Stronger Demand Leads to Brisk Exports of U.S. GrainsExports of U.S. feed grains have a promising outlook after the completion of the first quarter...
Read MoreOctober 21, 2016
U.S. Corn Ethanol Can Help Japan Reach GHG Reduction TargetsA study recently released by the U.S. Grains Council, of which the National Corn Growers...
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2016
More Than 6,000 Farmers Ask Congress to Pass TPPTo date, 6,325 corn farmers from across the country have written letters to Members of Congress,...
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2016
USDA Reports Total U.S. Corn Export Sales Up 1.8 Percent in 2015/2016The United States exported more than 1.8 billion bushels of corn in the 2015/2016 marketing...
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USDA Asian Trade Mission Finds Market Opportunities in Hong KongThe U.S. Department of Agriculture Asian Trade Mission completed meetings in Hong Kong last...
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USTR and USDA Announce China WTO InvestigationStatement by Chip Bowling, President of the National Corn Growers Association: “The National...
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2016
Promote Trade In Your Hometown With USGC's Trade ToolkitWith the largest corn crop on record about to be harvested, the need for trade policies that...
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NCGA Joins USDA Women in Agriculture Trade Mission to Benefit U.S. FarmersRepresentatives of the National Corn Growers Association, along with...
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