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.
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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: 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.
Ears in Washington: Protecting Public Health Requires Science-Based Regulation, Not Just a MAHA Moment
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.
Ears in Washington: Hope Springs Eternal: Seizing Opportunities in a Complex Political Environment
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."
Ears in Washington: Corn Growers Advocate for Higher Ethanol Blends
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.
Ears in Washington: February 2025
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.
Recent Corn Grower Win Shows How to Move the Needle in Washington
Our persistent advocacy work led to a recent decision by an international dispute panel that ruled that Mexico violated its obligations under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement by blocking genetically modified corn imports. That outcome is a clear sign that advocacy is effective and will only increase our leverage moving ahead.
NCGA Focused on Advancing Grower Priorities in New Legislative Landscape
With our growers facing tough economic headwinds, NCGA and corn grower leaders are already working hard to shape the coming policy landscape.