Ears in Washington: March 2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer.
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Ears in Washington: February 2026
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 Launches The Radicle Corn Challenge sponsored by US Corn Farmers to Drive New Demand for Corn
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.
South Dakota Corn Growers Association to hold 40th Annual SD Corn Conference in Sioux Falls on January 17, 2026
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.
Ears in Washington: January 2026
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.
Ears in Washington: December 2025
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.
Ears in Washington: November 2025
As we often do in November, I am reflecting a lot this month about all the things that make me thankful, and I’d have to say NCGA's grower leaders and our grassroots advocates are at the top of my gratitude list. If not for them, we would not be able to score big policy wins for our growers.
Ears in Washington: October 2025
Three South Dakota Agricultural Organizations To Host Farmer Appreciation Tailgate at SDSU Football Game
The SD Pork Producers Council, the SD Soybean Checkoff, and the SD Corn Utilization Council join forces to host a free Farmer Appreciation Tailgate at the South Dakota State University football game on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Ears in Washington: August 2025
Twenty years ago this month, the president signed into law the Energy Policy Act of 2005 establishing the Renewable Fuel Standard, a development that reshaped the rural economy and provided immeasurable benefits to people across the country.
High Fructose Corn Syrup: Setting the Record Straight on Health and Economic Impact
In recent years, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has become a dietary villain in the minds of some consumers, but science tells a different story. When examined objectively, HFCS is nutritionally equivalent to cane sugar, and eliminating it from the American food supply would have an economic impact on consumers and farmers alike without providing any meaningful health benefits.
SDSU Global agricultural leadership program approved to meet demand for trained professionals
A South Dakota State University program designed to train the next generation of agricultural innovators and leaders was approved during the recent South Dakota Board of Regents meetings in Brookings. The global agricultural leadership master’s degree program is a condensed, 14-month professional curriculum that will provide students with the background and skills they need to contribute to the vitality of agriculture and to the economic growth of rural communities in South Dakota while enhancing the lives of people worldwide.
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