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.
The United States is the world’s largest producer and exporter of corn, and corn farmers are bolstering the U.S. economy and building strong communities, according to a new study released by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). Corn grower leaders say they could make an even bigger contribution to the U.S. economy through increased sales of ethanol and the cultivation of new foreign markets.
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.
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.
South Dakota Senator John Thune is named U.S. Senate Majority Leader.
If you find tar spot on your decorations, immediately bag the corn in a large trash bag. The bagged corn should be disposed of through your regular trash service.
The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council (SDCUC) is pleased to announce that it has committed $1.2 million towards an expansion of the Swine Education and Research Facility at South Dakota State University (SDSU).
Dave Ellens, SDCGA President says the fields are pretty saturated.
As Spring Arrives, Washington Policymakers and Corn Grower Leaders Prepare for the Year Ahead
South Dakota Corn donated free Summit League Tournament tickets to veterans and active duty military families.
WNAX Farm Director, Keith Lundberg, interviews South Dakota delegates at Commodity Classic in Houston.