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February 15, 2024

NCBA Cattle Con 2024: Strengthening Industry Bonds and Promoting Corn's Role

Two weeks ago, the National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Market Development Action Team...

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January 22, 2024

High Quality, Good Taste & Sustainability Should Have No Borders

The importance of collaborative ag industry partnerships is front and center in a new video...

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March 29, 2023

Tracking Global Trends and Global Trade with Market Development and American Poultry

Last week, the U.S.A. Poultry Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) held their annual Strategic Planning...

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October 26, 2022

#ICYMI: RFD-TV Cattlemen to Cattlemen Episode Focuses on the Importance of Beef and Corn Exports

Viewers of Cattlemen to Cattlemen on RFD-TV will get a firsthand look at the value of corn and...

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September 19, 2022

Upcoming RFD-TV Cattlemen to Cattlemen Episode to Focus on the Importance of Beef and Corn Exports

Later this month, viewers of Cattlemen to Cattlemen on RFD-TV will get a firsthand look at the...

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July 18, 2022

USMEF Releases Updated Value of Red Meat Export Numbers and the Impact on Corn Farmers

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) just recently updated its export numbers and the value...

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June 9, 2022

Celebrating our Animal Ag Partnership During National Dairy Month

June is National Dairy Month, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to focus on...

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February 3, 2022

Engaging with the Cattle Industry at #CattleCon22

This week, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) participated in the Cattle Industry...

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October 19, 2021

The Value of Corn in the Pet Food Industry

There are many benefits to including corn in your pet’s diet, but have you ever wondered about...

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October 15, 2021

#ICYMI: Cattlemen to Cattlemen Episode Focuses on Sustainable Synergies Between Corn and Beef

Beef and Corn: Working Together in a Sustainable System was the focus of a recent episode on the...

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September 28, 2021

EP. 25 - Meat-ing Customer Needs with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Certified Angus Beef

NCBA’s Colin Woodall and CAB’s Nicole Erceg discuss corn partnerships and how you might be...

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September 22, 2021

NCGA Showcases the Benefits and Uses of Corn at Petfood Forum

This week, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is highlighting the benefits of corn in...

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September 21, 2021

Sustainable Synergies Between Corn and Beef Production Cattlemen to Cattlemen Episode Airs Next Week on RFD-TV

Beef and Corn: Working Together in a Sustainable System is the topic of the upcoming panel show...

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September 14, 2021

Updated Study Shows the Value of Red Meat Exports to U.S. Corn Farmers

A recent study by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) indicates that U.S. beef and pork...

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August 18, 2021

NCGA Staff and Growers Share Corns Sustainability Story at Cattlemen’s Convention

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) participated in the recent National Cattlemen’s...

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August 11, 2021

Upcoming RFD-TV Cattlemen to Cattlemen Episode Explores the Sustainable Synergies between Corn and Beef Production

Beef and Corn: Working Together in a Sustainable System is the topic of the upcoming panel show...

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July 22, 2021

NCGA Attends Chicken Marketing Summit

This week, National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Market Development Manager Michael Granché...

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May 25, 2021

Recognizing the Importance of the Beef Cattle Industry to Corn

May is National Beef Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate than to recognize our largest...

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April 8, 2021

The Value of Corn in the Pet Food Industry

April 11 is National Pet Day. There are many benefits to including corn in your pet’s diet, but...

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April 5, 2021

The Potential for Corn and the Animal Ag Sector Through Next-Generation DDGS

Opportunities for new corn fractionation technologies at dry mills create value by further...

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February 25, 2021

Growing Exports of Poultry and Egg Products Delivers Value Back to Corn Farmers

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

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February 3, 2021

EP. 15-Going Whole Hog to Serve Our Pork Customer: A Conversation With National Pork Board CEO Bill Even

The U.S. pork herd consumed over 1.2 billion bushels of corn in 2020. Not only does that make...

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January 26, 2021

Increasing Demand for Corn the Primary Focus of the Market Development Action Team

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

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November 17, 2020

Farm to Virtual Fair Contest Winners Highlight the Benefits of a Corn Fed Diet

This fair season, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) hosted a virtual contest to give...

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November 9, 2020

New Study Highlights the Value of Corn in the Pet Food Industry

There are many benefits to including corn in your pet’s diet, but have you ever wondered about...

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November 2, 2020

Updated Buyer’s Guides Provides Poultry Customers Around the World Information on the Value of American Poultry Products

The poultry industry alone consumes over 1,200 million bushels of corn, making our feathered...

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October 28, 2020

The Importance of Red Meat Exports to Corn Farmers

This editorial was submitted to NCGA by Dean Meyer, director of the Iowa Corn Growers...

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October 9, 2020

Sustainability Research to Drive Corn Demand and Collaboration Continues with Industry Partners

Sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand and that’s been the focus of a partnership...

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October 6, 2020

Protein and Energy Supplementation for Cow-Calf Operations in the East and West the Next Focus of the Cattlemen’s Education Series

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is...

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September 28, 2020

Engaging with the Companion Pet Industry by Promoting the Use of Corn in Pet Food and Packaging

There are many benefits of using corn in pet food, but the opportunity to utilize the corn...

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September 22, 2020

Setting the Table for Growth

The economic headwinds corn farmers faced heading into this year were exacerbated by the...

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September 16, 2020

Upcoming Cattlemen to Cattlemen Episode on Sustainability and Next Generation DDGs Features Corn Farmers

Beef and Corn: Working Together in a Sustainable System is the topic of the upcoming panel show...

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September 15, 2020

Next Generation DDGs and the Potential for Corn and the Animal Ag Sector

Opportunities for new corn fractionation technologies at dry mills create value by further...

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September 2, 2020

Reaching our Animal Ag Customers Through the Cattlemen’s Education Series

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is the sole sponsor of the National Cattlemen’s...

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August 25, 2020

There’s Still Time to Submit Entries for the Farm to Virtual Fair Contest

Whether your local, county or state fair was canceled or held in person, you can still submit...

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August 18, 2020

Market Value of Red Meat Exports to the U.S. Corn Farmer

Red meat exports added 12 percent of bushel value to the U.S. corn farmer in 2019. The U.S. Meat...

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August 12, 2020

NCGA Sponsoring Farm Journal Webinar – America’s Farmers Carrying On: How Commodities are Adapting in a Pandemic World

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is partnering with Farm Journal, the Cattlemen’s...

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July 14, 2020

NCGA Mid-Year Report Offers Look at Efforts to Help Corn Farmers Meet the Challenges of 2020

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

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June 15, 2020

NCGA Launches Farm to Virtual Fair Contest

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is kicking-off summer with a new contest, focusing...

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April 27, 2020

Meat Exports Continue to Rise Despite COVID-19

Despite the current challenges due to COVID-19, U.S. pork and beef exports are on a record pace...

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March 19, 2020

National Poultry Day

Today, March 19, is National Poultry Day! Consuming nearly 1.2 billion bushels annually, poultry...

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February 12, 2020

NCGA Hosts Learning Lounge Session at NCBA Annual Cattle Industry and Trade Show

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Annual Cattle Industry and Trade Show, #CattleCon20,...

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February 4, 2020

NCGA’s Annual Report Reflects On Significant Wins Amidst Challenging Times

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

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