NCGA Chair is TATT Roundable Alumni

Cindy Zimmerman

I was happy to see National Corn Growers Association Chairwoman Pam Johnson of Iowa at the World Food Prize symposium last week and interested to find out that she was a Truth About Trade and Technology Global Farmer Roundtable alumni. Pam had a seat at the global roundtable in 2010 and she was pleased to reconnect with some of her …

Audio, Biotech, Corn, NCGA, Technology, World Food Prize

Corn Grower Voice on Climate Change

Cindy Zimmerman

The president of the National Corn Growers Association provided a voice for American farmers Monday at the Opening Ceremony for Climate Week NYC 2013 along with leaders from business and government all over the world. Iowa farmer Pam Johnson, who spoke alongside international notables including former United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair, President of World Bank Jim Kim, U.S. Special …

Ag Groups, Corn, NCGA

Corn Communicators Talk Maizall in Argentina

Cindy Zimmerman

Communications directors of three major grain grower organizations in the United States were among those attending the IFAJ 2013 Congress in Argentina this week. It was the first time for Mindy Williamson with the Iowa Corn Promotion Board, Marri Carrow with U.S. Grains Council, and National Corn Growers Association Communications Director Ken Colombini to attend the international meeting of agricultural …

Audio, Corn, Farm Progress Show, Grains, IFAJ, International, NCGA, USGC

Corn Growers Strong at Farm Progress Show

Cindy Zimmerman

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) president Pam Johnson of Iowa and First Vice President Martin Barbre in his home state of Illinois were visiting with farmers and the media at the Farm Progress Show this week. The farm bill is still a big concern for the corn growers and Pam says they are “not waiting very patiently anymore” for …

Audio, Corn, Farm Progress Show, NCGA

MAIZALL Announces Board and Website

Cindy Zimmerman

An organization uniting corn growers of North and South America has elected officers and unveiled a new website. The International Maize Alliance (MAIZALL) was formed in May between the corn industries of the United States, Brazil and Argentina with the goal of addressing key issues concerning food security, biotechnology, stewardship, trade and producer image. MAIZALL is composed of MAIZAR, representing …

Ag Groups, Corn, Grains, International, NCGA, USGC

American Ethanol Wins Ohio NASCAR Race

Cindy Zimmerman

American Ethanol was in the winner’s circle Wednesday night as Austin Dillon won the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™ Mudsummer Classic. This inaugural event was held at one of the world’s most iconic dirt tracks, Eldora Speedway in Ohio. The race, which was the first NASCAR-sanctioned national event held on a dirt track since 1970, brought American Ethanol to the …

Corn, Ethanol, NASCAR, NCGA

Corn Growers Adopting New Conservation Practices

Chuck Zimmerman

The National Corn Growers Association is very supportive of the work of the Conservation Technology Information Council. That certainly makes sense as corn farmers have a strong desire to better manage their land in a sustainable way. During the 2013 Conservation in Action Tour, Dan Cole, corn grower (left in photo) and member of the NCGA Production & Stewardship Action …

Ag Groups, Audio, Conservation, Corn, CTIC, NCGA

New Program to Empower Farmers as Leaders

Talia Goes

DuPont and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) announced a new program to develop corn farmers for agricultural leadership opportunities. With more focus on food than ever, the NCGA DuPont New Leader Program will help to empower growers to share their story of their farms and the benefits of a robust agriculture system with key audiences, including consumers, media and …

Agribusiness, NCGA

Corn Growers in Washington

Cindy Zimmerman

Corn farmers from across the country are in Washington this week to discuss policy issues and visit with lawmakers during another crucial point in the quest for a five year farm bill. “We’re getting very close to deadlines again, so there’s 21 days left to act” before the current bill expires, said National Corn Growers Association president Pam Johnson of …

Ag Groups, Audio, Corn, NCGA

Groups Discouraged With Passage of Partisan Farm Bill

Joanna Schroeder

Agricultural groups are discouraged with the passage today of the U.S. House of Representatives’  H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (FARRM). The bill slid through with a tight margin of 216 to 208 after more than six hours of debate today and did not include food stamp authorization or nutrition programs, which the House …

Farm Bill, NCGA