Just like I have a choice about what food I buy at the grocery store, I want farmers to continue to have the ability to make an informed choice about the production tools and practices that they use on their farms.
New VP of Public Policy at NCGA, Leslie Weber McNitt, pens her first Ears in Washington. "My two decades of experience as a leader in Washington’s agricultural advocacy circles have taught me how to springboard off challenges to achieve big wins."
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is launching its fifth iteration of Consider Corn Challenge, a contest in which participants can submit proposals for new uses of field corn that have quantifiable market demand.
South Dakota Corn is seeking a strategic leader in research and market development to join our team as an Executive Operating and Research Officer.
On Saturday, March 29th, the 88th day of 2025, The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council (SDCUC) and Kwik Star are emphasizing their partnership with a first of its kind event, Unleaded 88 Day (UNL88 Day), to promote the use of ethanol-blended fuel across eastern South Dakota.
The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council (SDCUC) and Kwik Star are pleased to announce their partnership to promote the use of ethanol-blended fuel across eastern South Dakota.
Corn growers are eligible for the program with a payment rate of $42.91 per acre for the 2024 crop year.
The corn industry currently faces significant headwinds including a low commodity price, increased input costs and the potential for short-term pain from tariffs on corn and corn products. With these circumstances, we’re fortunate to have a strong roster of officers on both the grower and marketing boards.
State and national corn grower leaders and allies – including those in your state – have been relentless in working to get this legislation across the finish line.
“We are in favor of steps that help to improve the likelihood of voluntary easements—something we should all be supportive of regarding these types of PUC-permitted projects. Senate Bill 198 is intended to facilitate discussion towards that end goal.”
The South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) and the South Dakota Corn Growers Association (SDCGA) today announced their support for a requirement that CO2 pipeline companies secure voluntary easements for at least 67% of the pipeline before invoking eminent domain.
As change in the political arena takes place, we as advocates must change along with it. We must shift our messages and tactics if we’re to be successful in advancing our policy agenda. But it is important to never lose sight of our core values and mission along the way.