On May 13, something miraculous and rare in modern legislative politics occurred. A standalone bill passed the U.S. House with a vote of 218-203. During that vote, 122 Republicans, 95 Democrats and one Independent voted to pass the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R. 1346), which would allow for a 15% ethanol-gasoline blend to be sold year-round.
USMCA Affordability Study: The Effect of North American Trade on U.S. Food Prices Analysis released by the Agricultural Coalition for USMCA shows North American trade supports consumers, farmers, food makers and stronger supply chains
The South Dakota Corn Growers Association today urged federal lawmakers to increase transparency and competition in the fertilizer industry during testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
While the Farm Bill momentum was a positive step, the House also punted a vote on legislation that would expand consumer access to higher blends of ethanol. We have worked for years trying to secure passage of legislation that would allow for the year-round sale of fuels with 15% ethanol blends, referred to as E15.
The 2026 Yield Contest from the National Corn Growers Association is your chance to compete with farmers facing similar conditions and earn recognition at the state and national level. Registering is easy and at a discounted rate if you enter before July 1st.
As the conflict in the Middle East rages on, and the Strait of Hormuz remains all but closed, growers are feeling the pinch as diesel fuel and fertilizer prices climb higher and become harder to attain.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer.
Passed in 2018 and signed in 2020, USMCA has significantly increased U.S. agricultural exports to Canada and Mexico, provided more certainty between the three nations and established a better mechanism for resolving trade disputes, like one that arose over genetically modified corn exports to Mexico.
Radicle Growth today announced the launch of The Radicle Corn Challenge sponsored by US Corn Farmers, a global call for startups developing technologies that create new, durable demand for corn through innovative products, materials, and value chains.
The South Dakota Corn Growers Association (SDCGA) is pleased to announce the 40th Annual SD Corn Conference on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. The event will be held at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
We are working this month to push for immediate passage of legislation in Congress that would allow for year-round access to fuels with 15% ethanol blends nationwide.
As 2025 draws to a close, my staff and I are assessing the accomplishments that NCGA has achieved on behalf of corn growers this year and planning for the issues that will require us to redouble our efforts in 2026.