Trade

March 17, 2021

The U.S. Senate today confirmed Katherine Tai to serve as U.S. Trade Representative (USTR),...

February 25, 2021

Exports of U.S. corn-fed poultry and egg products are one key area of future demand that the...

February 10, 2021

Access to international markets for U.S. grain supported an additional $41.8 billion in business...

January 26, 2021

Nearly 70-percent of annual corn demand is covered under the National Corn Growers Association...

December 16, 2020

A statement from: Ryan LeGrand, President and CEO, U.S. Grains Council Emily Skor, CEO,...

December 15, 2020

NCGA joined American ag leaders from across the country at a virtual press conference today to...

December 11, 2020

This month we are looking back at some of the accomplishments and success stories from 2020....

December 3, 2020

The U.S. House of Representatives late Wednesday approved the U.S. Grain Standards...

October 15, 2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced yesterday an export sale of 420,000 metric...

October 13, 2020

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) joined other agriculture leaders this summer in...

September 14, 2020

After expiring on August 31 and a 20 percent tariff was temporarily applied to all U.S. ethanol,...

August 5, 2020

The AgTalks virtual town hall discussion continued today in conjunction with what would have...

July 30, 2020

NCGA President Kevin Ross today joined Iowa and national agriculture leaders for an Read More

July 21, 2020

In this episode, NCGA CEO Jon Doggett talks to a pair of the world’s foremost experts in global...

July 14, 2020

Despite marketing and economic challenges and a pandemic, farmer leaders of National Corn...

July 1, 2020

The United States-Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) is officially the law of the land, replacing...

May 22, 2020

The export of corn and corn products is vital to the nation’s economy and NCGA has a deeply...

May 15, 2020

The export of corn and corn products is vital to the nation’s economy and NCGA has deeply rooted...

May 8, 2020

The export of corn and corn products is vital to the nation’s economy, and NCGA has a deeply...

March 23, 2020

A new report released Friday from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows export sales...

February 4, 2020

The National Corn Growers Association’s Ann ual Report for the 2019 fiscal year is now available...

January 31, 2020

The breadth and depth of the Southeast Asian market for U.S. corn and co-products are hard to...

January 29, 2020

National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Ross today declared President Trump’s signing...

December 20, 2019

National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Ross today thanked members of the U.S. House...

December 4, 2019

The Japanese Diet, the country’s legislative body, earlier today ratified the U.S.-Japan Trade...

December 2, 2019

Who you know and your relationship with them can make a big difference in many aspects of your...

November 5, 2019

Passing USMCA remains a top priority for farmers across the country and NCGA. With the end of...

October 7, 2019

NCGA President Kevin Ross today joined leaders of other farm and commodity groups at the White...

September 25, 2019

Earlier this week, NCGA attended the Ag Outlook Forum in Kansas, City. Guests, including NCGA...

September 18, 2019

NCGA State Executives, representing eleven state associations travelled to Washington, D.C. this...

September 5, 2019

Congress returns to Washington next week and passage of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement...

August 26, 2019

The National Corn Growers Association today welcomed the announcement that the United States and...

August 23, 2019

National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Lynn Chrisp today made the following...

July 25, 2019

National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Lynn Chrisp today made the following...

July 18, 2019

National Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp today presented NCGA’s 2019 President’s...

July 16, 2019

More than 70 farmers, state staff and college students interested in agriculture yesterday...

June 11, 2019

NCGA today joined more than 950 food and agriculture organizations representing to call on...

May 31, 2019

National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Lynn Chrisp made the following statement in...

May 28, 2019

The U.S. Meat Export Federation held their annual Spring Conference last week in Kansas City....

May 23, 2019

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today welcomed the Trump Administration’s...

May 21, 2019

NCGA continues to celebrate World Trade Month and Friday’s announcement that the Section 232...

May 17, 2019

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today provided the U.S. Department of Agriculture...

May 17, 2019

Leaders from the United States, Mexico and Canada today announced that a deal has been reached...

May 15, 2019

We need your help. Friday’s announcement that the Trump Administration is increasing the...

May 14, 2019

Friday’s announcement that the Trump Administration was moving forward to increase the tariff...

May 7, 2019

A new study shows access to international export markets for U.S. grains supported nearly $38...

May 1, 2019

May is World Trade Month and NCGA is using the occasion to highlight the importance of trade for...

April 25, 2019

We know that ratifying USMCA will secure a $3.2 billion export market for corn farmers and...

April 18, 2019

National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Lynn Chrisp made the below statement today...

April 17, 2019

By all accounts, the North American Free Trade Agreement has been a resounding success for...

April 1, 2019

Corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers recently joined together to announce their support for...

March 25, 2019

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service announced Friday an export...

March 1, 2019

The National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of...

January 25, 2019

In a follow-up to its October 2018 meeting, five members of MAIZALL, the international maize...

January 25, 2019

Today on Off the Cob, meet Lindsey Bowers, a Texas farmer who also works as a grain merchandiser...

January 23, 2019

NCGA is committed to helping corn producers weather this tough economy by creating market...

January 11, 2019

Yesterday, the National Corn Growers Association and its CommonGround were recognized for...

December 18, 2018

The clock is ticking for registering for the Soil Health Summit, January 15-16 in St. Louis. For...

November 30, 2018

National Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp today released the following statement...

November 27, 2018

National Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp yesterday submitted NCGA’s negotiating...

November 20, 2018

National Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp today urged U.S. Department of...

November 8, 2018

Agricultural innovation continues to develop rapidly, benefiting farmers who are able to grow...

November 7, 2018

The National Pork Board (NPB), United Soybean Board (USB) and National Corn Growers Association...

October 1, 2018

The National Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp today released the following...

September 27, 2018

National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes made the following statement on the...

September 25, 2018

President Trump on Monday signed the new United States-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement...

August 31, 2018

In The Hill Friday, NCGA President and North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes shared the challenges...

August 31, 2018

  National Corn Growers Association farmer leaders and staff attended this week’s Farm Progress...

August 28, 2018

Last week, the National Corn Growers Association hosted a Chinese agricultural delegation for an...

August 27, 2018

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today said plans unveiled by the U.S. Department of...

August 27, 2018

The National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes today released the following...

July 24, 2018

North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes, president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA),...

June 18, 2018

If you have been following the roller coaster ride that is trade policy these days and are...

June 14, 2018

After weeks of engaging with the Trump Administration to gain insight into the future of trade...

May 31, 2018

North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes, president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA),...

April 17, 2018

Earlier today, the U.S. Grains Council announced that Japan had finalized a change to the...

April 12, 2018

The following is a statement from North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes, president of the National...

April 4, 2018

The following is a statement from Texas farmer Wesley Spurlock, chairman of the National Corn...

March 8, 2018

The National Corn Growers Association issued the following statement in response to the trade...

January 18, 2018

A broad-based group of over 30 organizations representing growers, refiners, producers,...

December 14, 2017

Members of the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), U.S. Wheat...

December 7, 2017

More than four decades of partnership and a free trade agreement have benefitted agribusinesses...

December 7, 2017

Mexican Market Is Growing, But Will the U.S. Capture That Demand?   Increasing demand in...

December 7, 2017

Farmers and ranchers across the country took to Twitter on Wednesday to let the  President and...

November 30, 2017

The leaders of the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)...

September 22, 2017

NCGA Action Team and Committees Announced for FY 2018   The National Corn Growers Association...

September 11, 2017

Trade teams from South Korea have met face-to-face with U.S. farmers and grain suppliers in...

August 8, 2017

Last month, a delegation from the International Maize Alliance (MAIZALL), including NCGA Past...

July 27, 2017

Farmers attending last week’s National Corn Growers Association Corn Congress called for faster...

June 27, 2017

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is critical for corn farmers and agriculture at...

June 16, 2017

The following is a statement from Texas farmer Wesley Spurlock, president of the National Corn...

June 12, 2017

Trade equals huge success for exports of U.S. feed grains in all forms, particularly to the 20...

May 18, 2017

U.S. agricultural exports to Mexico have quintupled since the ink dried on the North American...

May 18, 2017

Today U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer formally notified Congress of the Trump...

May 16, 2017

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been a boon for America’s farmers and...

May 12, 2017

The Canadian government has set an aggressive goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30...

May 11, 2017

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the creation of a USDA Under...

May 11, 2017

Join the National Corn Growers Association and the U.S. Grains Council in highlighting...

May 9, 2017

Recent events in foreign policy and the ongoing conversation about the value of U.S. trade...

May 9, 2017

The National Corn Growers Association, along with the Coalition to Promote U.S. Agricultural...

April 27, 2017

The National Corn Growers Association today denounced reports that the White House has drafted...

April 25, 2017

Selling 50 metric tons of U.S. distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) may seem minor, but...

April 3, 2017

U.S. grain farmers are voicing their support and appreciation for trade with Mexico, a message...

February 16, 2017

More than 350 attendees had a firsthand look at the new Panama Canal expansion on Monday to kick...

February 7, 2017

By the Numbers   $1.5 trillion: Increase in real incomes due to liberalizing trade efforts...

January 28, 2017

Newly-inaugurated President Donald Trump has already followed through with key campaign promises...

January 24, 2017

Exports of U.S. feed grains have a promising outlook after the completion of the first quarter...