America’s Heartland

Sept. 2: America’s Heartland, the only nationally-distributed program on agriculture in America, kicks off its sixth season this month with new stories and features demonstrating the importance of American agriculture to our nation and the world. The National Corn Growers is a promotional partner of the program.

Farm Progress Show

Sept. 1: Attendees at this week’s Farm Progress Show, being held in Boone, Iowa, are getting to see the best technology, products and services to help today’s farmers, said National Corn Growers Association First Vice President Bart Schott, a grower from North Dakota who is there with NCGA Corn Board Director Garry Niemeyer of Illinois.

Corn-Fed Beef

Aug. 31: In a world where the importance of a high-protein diet is widely recognized, consumers value the meat they eat and recognize the role it plays in keeping them healthy and strong. A lot of this has to do with what goes into the meat in the first place, and our food-sensitive culture often does not understand the role of grains in the livestock world.

Taking Action

Aug. 30: Restrictions on trade and travel with Cuba make it difficult for U.S. growers to effectively access a growing market only 90 miles from their shores. Currently the 10th largest export market for U.S. corn, Cuba holds the potential to use an even more significant portion of the crop, should the government move to relax trade and travel restrictions. Notably, if the ban is not eased, growers could possibly lose market share to competitors with more normalized trade relationships.

Leaders Needed

Aug. 30: Time is running out to apply for a place on a National Corn Growers Association action team or committee in the 2011 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. Members are urged to submit applications within the next two days to take advantage of this incredible opportunity. These positions provide growers a chance to play an active role in shaping the future of their industry and to become a part of the national agricultural leadership community.

VeraSun Letters

Growers who have sold grain to VeraSun may have received letters from attorneys asking for a repayment of funds. In response to questions raised by growers, the National Corn Growers Association is providing a guide to responding. It does not constitute legal advice; growers are urged to consult an attorney should they need additional consultation. Click here for the document (updated 9/1/10).

Corn Yield Contest

For nearly a half century, NCGA’s National Corn Yield Contest has provided corn growers the opportunity to compete with their colleagues to grow the most corn per acre, helping feed and fuel the world. This has given participants not only the recognition they deserved, but the opportunity to learn from their peers. The final entry deadline for the 2010 contest is Monday, August 2.

For more information, click here.

Ethanol Resources

U.S. corn growers are proud to work hard and be able to meet the demand for corn for food, feed, fuel and fiber. We’re also proud of the important role corn ethanol plays in reducing our nation’s dependence on foreign oil, in helping protect the environment and in boosting our nation’s economy. These resources were prepared to help you understand the truth regarding ethanol’s positive impact.

Sustainability

As the original environmentalists, corn farmers are continuing their work as stewards of the earth’s natural resources. The 2009 Field to Market report talks about how corn farmers have significantly reduced impacts across five areas (water use and quality, land use and biodiversity, soil loss, energy use and climate impact).

Click here for more information about land use and other sustainability issues.

America’s Heartland

NCGA is proud to be a promotional partner of America’s Heartland, the award-winning half-hour weekly television series, now in its fifth season, that provides a fascinating look behind the scenes of America’s farms and ranches.

Click here for more information and to watch episodes online.