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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aug. 30: Growers who have sold grain to VeraSun may have received letters asking for a repayment of funds due to “bankruptcy preference.” In response to questions raised by growers, the National Corn Growers Association is providing a one-page 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.