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.
Trade News
August 20, 2024
NCGA Calls on Canadian Officials to Head Off Rail StrikeThe National Corn Growers Association today urged Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to...
Read MoreAugust 6, 2024
Congressional Letter to Commerce Questions Tariffs on Popular HerbicideEighteen members of Congress sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo yesterday saying...
Read MoreJuly 24, 2024
EP. 46 - Defending Biotech Corn on the International Stage: An Update On the USMCA Dispute Over Mexico’s BanIndustry experts are trying to return to science in the conversation around biotech corn....
Read MoreJuly 19, 2024
USTR’s McKalip Talks Mexico Corn Dispute, New Markets, at Corn CongressThe U.S. has made a strong case in the dispute with Mexico over genetically engineered corn...
Read MoreJuly 15, 2024
NCGA, Joined by Other Ag Groups, Warns Commerce on Herbicide TariffsThe National Corn Growers Association, joined by five other commodity groups, sent a letter to...
Read MoreJune 28, 2024
USTR Makes Strong Case During USCMA Trade Dispute HearingOfficials from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative hammered arguments made by Mexican...
Read MoreMay 17, 2024
Corn Growers Disappointed in ITC Decision on Herbicide ImportsThe U.S. International Trade Commission today agreed to advance a petition by Corteva...
Read MoreMay 8, 2024
Corn Growers Focus on Opening Markets, Enforcing Trade AgreementsIt’s an evening we all remember in the Washington office of the National Corn Growers...
Read MoreMay 3, 2024
NCGA: Commerce Actions at Mosaic Corporation’s Request Could Drive Up Fertilizer Prices, Shorten SupplyLeaders at the National Corn Growers Association said today that they are worried about the...
Read MoreApril 18, 2024
Six National Commodity Groups Call on U.S. International Trade Commission to Nix Petition Related to Duties on HerbicidesSix of the nation’s major commodity groups, including the National Corn Growers Association,
Read MoreApril 4, 2024
NCGA Leader Warns International Trade Commission Against Placing Duties on Imports of Key HerbicideSaying growers need reliable access to essential farming tools, the National Corn Growers...
Read MoreMarch 19, 2024
National Corn Growers Association Supports Congressional Letter Seeking to Open International Markets for Biofuels, Address Trade Barriers in BrazilThe National Corn Growers Association said today that it strongly supports the sentiments...
Read MoreFebruary 29, 2024
Corn Congress Passes Consensus Encouraging Expanded Access to Foreign MarketsSaying U.S. farmers depend on the strong demand that comes with expanded market access, the
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2024
Climate, Conflict, & Currency Impact Cost Competitiveness for U.S. Corn ExportsA combination of climate, conflict, and currency values are factors in cost competitiveness that...
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2024
Iowa Farmer and NCGA Board Member Bob Hemesath Tapped to Serve as President of Trade Advocacy GroupNational Corn Growers Association board member and Iowa corn grower Bob Hemesath was recently...
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2024
National Corn Growers Association Expresses Disappointment with International Trade Commission Decision on Fertilizer TariffsThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) said today that it is deeply disappointed in a...
Read MoreDecember 22, 2023
NCGA Expresses Relief Over Rail Crossing Re-Opening, Emphasizes Need to Avoid Similar Situations in FutureThe U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that it will reopen the Eagle Pass and El...
Read MoreDecember 21, 2023
National Corn Growers Association Joins Others Ag Groups in Calling for Reopening of Eagle Pass and El Paso Rail CrossingsThe National Corn Growers Association is increasing pressure on U.S. officials to reopen the...
Read MoreDecember 7, 2023
Agricultural Community to the International Trade Commission: Tariffs on Moroccan Fertilizers Hampering Family FarmsThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), along with 57 agriculture organizations including...
Read MoreDecember 1, 2023
Drought & River Transport Impact on Corn CompetitivenessFor the second year in a row, drought conditions are impacting transportation on the Mississippi...
Read MoreNovember 9, 2023
Corn Growers Highlight Results of Campaign Against Fertilizer TariffsA recent decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to significantly lower duties placed on...
Read MoreNovember 2, 2023
In Big Win for Corn Growers, Commerce Significantly Lowers Duties on Phosphate FertilizersThe U.S. Department of Commerce today announced it was lowering duties placed on phosphate...
Read MoreOctober 24, 2023
NCGA Applauds Ag Secretary, U.S. Senators, for International Trade FundingThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) applauded Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement...
Read MoreOctober 19, 2023
Corn Grower Leaders, Other Ag Groups, Caution Commerce Secretary About Fertilizer DutiesSaying fertilizer shortages are creating a hardship for farmers across the U.S., the National...
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2023
A President’s Legacy: Making Moves with Mexico Trade DisputeIn a few short days, my year as President of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) will...
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2023
NCGA Praises Stabenow, Boozman for Calling on USDA to Allocate Funding for Market DevelopmentThe National Corn Growers Association applauded Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and John Boozman...
Read MoreAugust 17, 2023
NCGA Applauds USTR for Requesting USMCA Panel Formation Over Trade DisputeThe U.S. Trade Representative today requested a panel formation under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada...
Read MoreJuly 27, 2023
Mexico: An Important Trade Destination for U.S. CornMexico is an important trade partner and leading export destination for U.S. corn. As Mexico’s...
Read MoreJuly 12, 2023
Brazil’s Uptick in Corn Exports Not Necessarily Indicative of Trend, Ag Economist SaysWhile Brazil is positioned to surpass the U.S. in corn exports this year, the data don’t...
Read MoreJuly 11, 2023
Nancy Martinez, Congressional Policy Advisor and Trade Expert, Joins NCGANancy Martinez, a seasoned Capitol Hill professional with extensive policy experience, has...
Read MoreJune 28, 2023
John Linder, Former NCGA President, Elected to Lead MAIZALLJohn Linder, an Ohio corn grower and former president of the National Corn Growers Association,...
Read MoreJune 7, 2023
Advocacy Works: Corn Grower Leaders Reflect on Efforts Leading to Dispute Settlement RequestAs the U.S. Trade Representative takes next steps on a dispute settlement request with Mexico...
Read MoreJune 2, 2023
Corn Growers Praise Move by U.S. Trade Representative to Initiate Dispute Settlement with Mexico Over Corn DecreeThe U.S. Trade Representative announced today that it is filing a dispute settlement under the...
Read MoreMay 18, 2023
Updates to Mississippi River Infrastructure, Key to Corn Growers, Begin North of St. LouisThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a groundbreaking ceremony today marking the beginning of...
Read MoreMay 16, 2023
U.S. Corn Farmers May Be Called on to Fill Void Left by War in UkraineBlack Sea Initiative Success & Status The Black Sea Initiative has allowed for the safe export...
Read MoreMarch 17, 2023
Phosphate Farm Prices Remain Elevated, It’s Time for Action on Import TariffsPhosphorus, an essential nutrient for plant growth and development, is important for corn...
Read MoreMarch 9, 2023
Ag & Bioscience Groups: It’s Time for Action on Mexico’s Biotech Corn BanThe National Corn Growers Association, along with a broad coalition of national and state...
Read MoreMarch 6, 2023
U.S. Trade Representative Initiates Consultation with Mexico Over Biotech Corn, Putting U.S. Closer to Dispute Settlement Under USMCAThe U.S. Trade Representative today initiated a technical consultation with Mexico, a move that...
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2023
Four Corn Industry Highlights for 2023 from the USDA Ag Outlook ForumThe United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) annual Agricultural Outlook Forum began...
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2023
As Mexico Implements New Decree, NCGA Amplifies Call for Biden Administration to Initiate Dispute Settlement Under USMCAMexico officials issued a new decree on Monday calling for a ban on imports of biotech corn used...
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2023
EP. 41 - Holding the Line Against Mexico’s Decree: NCGA’s Capitol Hill BriefingThe unnecessary ban on biotech corn would take effect next year, cost 32,000 U.S. jobs annually,...
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2023
Corn Grower Leaders, Joined by Administration and Congressional Officials, Warn of Consequences from Mexico Decree, Call for Swift ActionDuring a congressional briefing today, corn growers told members of Congress and their staff...
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2023
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech CornThe National Corn Growers Association praised the Biden administration today for issuing an...
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2023
NCGA Applauds USDA Secretary for Stand on Biotech Corn Trade with Mexico, Urges Quick Action to Resolve Trade ImpasseAs President Biden wraps up meetings with his counterparts in Mexico and Canada, NCGA is...
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2023
New Year Brings Continued Negotiations with Mexico Over Biotech Corn ImportsAs we enter 2023, we are reminded that we are now one year out from the effective date of the...
Read MoreDecember 22, 2022
McKalip Confirmed as Ag Negotiator with USTRThe U.S. Senate today voted to approve the nomination of Doug McKalip to serve as chief...
Read MoreDecember 21, 2022
NCGA Praises Approval of Alexis Taylor as Undersecretary for Trade and U.S. Agricultural AffairsThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) applauded the U.S. Senate for approving the...
Read MoreDecember 14, 2022
Corn Grower Leaders from Across the Country Call on Biden to Set Quick, Firm Timeline While Pressing Case on Biotech Corn with MexicoThe presidents of 23 state corn grower groups, joined by the president of the National Corn...
Read MoreDecember 8, 2022
Bipartisan Members of House Ways and Means Committee Call on USTR to Act on Trade Dispute with MexicoTwenty-four members of the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee sent a...
Read MoreDecember 1, 2022
NCGA: Mexico’s Proposed Ban on Biotech Corn Illegal Under USMCA; Banning White Corn a Non-Starter in NegotiationsThis week, Secretary Tom Vilsack traveled to Mexico City to meet with Mexican Pres. Andrés...
Read MoreNovember 28, 2022
NCGA Applauds USDA Secretary for Outreach Efforts with Mexican President Over Corn ImportsU.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel...
Read MoreNovember 4, 2022
After Calls for Action Over Dispute on Biotech Corn Exports, USTR Discusses Issue with Mexican CounterpartFollowing repeated calls from the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) asking the Biden...
Read MoreOctober 26, 2022
#ICYMI: RFD-TV Cattlemen to Cattlemen Episode Focuses on the Importance of Beef and Corn ExportsViewers of Cattlemen to Cattlemen on RFD-TV will get a firsthand look at the value of corn and...
Read MoreOctober 24, 2022
Calls Increase for U.S. Trade Representative to Act on Mexico’s Pending Decree on Corn ImportsCalls from corn grower leaders are growing louder for the United States Trade Representative to...
Read MoreAugust 18, 2022
Trade School: Coming to a City Near You!The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and state corn...
Read MoreAugust 2, 2022
EP. 37 - UAN Fertilizer Tariffs Rejected by the International Trade Commission: A Big Win for GrowersTwo key players who argued their case on behalf of NCGA discuss the win and what it means for...
Read MoreAugust 1, 2022
To Successfully Shape 2023 Farm Bill, Corn Growers Encouraged to Build Bridges with Groups Outside of the Ag CommunityAfter Abraham Lincoln became president in 1861, he appointed to his cabinet the very opponents...
Read MoreJuly 18, 2022
International Trade Commission Rejects Fertilizer Duties in Win for FarmersThe U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled today against imposing tariffs on nitrogen...
Read MoreJuly 14, 2022
Corn Growers, Working to Feed and Fuel the World, Call on Biden Administration for Help with Skyrocketing Input costs, Burdensome RegulationsAs farmers work to feed and fuel the world, filling the void left by the war in Ukraine,...
Read MoreJuly 12, 2022
Ohio Corn Grower Appointed to Board of International Trade GroupAnthony Bush, an Ohio farmer, has been appointed to serve as a director on the board of MAIZALL,...
Read MoreJune 29, 2022
As NCGA Raises Alarms about Tariffs, Court of International Trade Begins Asking Tough Questions of Fertilizer CompaniesFertilizer companies have been under scrutiny this week as the Court of International Trade...
Read MoreJune 23, 2022
Farmers Can’t Farm with One Hand Tied Behind Their Backs, NCGA Says After Ruling on FertilizersThe U.S. Department of Commerce issued a final determination this week, saying that urea...
Read MoreJune 16, 2022
Fertilizer Tariffs, Shortages Taking Toll on American Farmers and Relief is Needed, National Corn Grower Leader Tells International Trade CommissionShortages in nitrogen fertilizers are placing an undue burden on farmers and could eventually be...
Read MoreJune 8, 2022
McKalip to be Nominated to Serve as Ag Negotiator with USTRPresident Biden announced today that he intends to nominate USDA advisor Doug McKalip to serve...
Read MoreMay 17, 2022
Interested in Learning More about Trade? Join us for Trade School!The Texas Corn Producers Board, National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), and U.S. Grains...
Read MoreMarch 25, 2022
Bipartisan Members of Congress to U.S. International Trade Commission: This Is No Time for Tariffs on FertilizersNearly 90 members of Congress sent a letter recently to the U.S. International Trade Commission...
Read MoreMarch 7, 2022
Trade School Comes to Minnesota – Register Today!The Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council, North Dakota Corn Utilization Council, U.S....
Read MoreDecember 17, 2021
Corn Growers to Mosaic: Stop Engaging in Irresponsible Corporate Behavior and End Fertilizer TariffsOne of the nation’s leading fertilizer companies has erected an insurmountable tariff barrier to...
Read MoreNovember 23, 2021
As U.S. Court of International Trade Says It Will Review Amicus Brief on Fertilizer Tariffs, Farmers Call on Companies to Withdraw Petitions for LeviesThe U.S. Court of International Trade this week said that it will review an amicus brief...
Read MoreNovember 3, 2021
NCGA Applauds New Agreement to Lift E.U. Tariffs on U.S. CornOn the sidelines of the Group of 20 Summit this past weekend, European Union officials and the...
Read MoreNovember 1, 2021
U.S. Farmers Report Concerns of Shortages, Crippling Prices Due to Tariffs on Fertilizers, NCGA and Other Ag Groups Tell U.S. Court of International TradeThe National Corn Growers Association joined four other agricultural groups on Friday in...
Read MoreMarch 17, 2021
Senate Confirms Tai for U.S. Trade RepresentativeThe U.S. Senate today confirmed Katherine Tai to serve as U.S. Trade Representative (USTR),...
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2021
Growing Exports of Poultry and Egg Products Delivers Value Back to Corn FarmersExports of U.S. corn-fed poultry and egg products are one key area of future demand that the...
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2021
Economic Boom From Grain Exports Highlights Need For Trade Access, Market DevelopmentAccess to international markets for U.S. grain supported an additional $41.8 billion in business...
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2021
Increasing Demand for Corn the Primary Focus of the Market Development Action TeamNearly 70-percent of annual corn demand is covered under the National Corn Growers Association...
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