Off The Cob: Recent Episodes
National Corn Growers Association
Founded in 1957, the National Corn Growers Association represents nearly 40,000 dues-paying corn farmers nationwide and the interests of more than 300,000 growers who contribute through corn checkoff programs in their states. NCGA and its 50 affiliated state organizations work together to create and increase opportunities for corn growers.
On July 11, Brooke S. Appleton, NCGA vice president of public policy, participated in a press conference with leaders from the American Petroleum Institute, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers. The group called on the Biden administration to be more inclusive of ethanol and other environmental solutions as it finalizes its tailpipe emissions standards for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
MAY 17 2023 - Krista Swanson, NCGA's lead economist discusses the Black Sea Initiative - war on the Ukraine and market impacts with Mike Pearson, American Ag Network.Note: Shortly after this interview, Reuters reported the Black Sea Initiative has been extended 2 months. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/last-ship-leave-ukraine-fate-black-sea-grain-deal-russias-hands-2023-05-17/
On May 1, 2023, the National Corn Growers Association will launch the 59th annual National Corn Yield Contest. This year, NCGA is bringing an additional feature to the contest in the form of a new pilot class for growers to enter, all centered around the idea of maximizing nitrogen use for high yields.
Farmers for Soil Health Moving Forward on Sustainability Work by National Corn Growers Association
New Jersey Teacher of the Year Incorporates STEM, Agriculture in Curriculum by National Corn Growers Association
The NCGA’s Sustainable Ag Research Action Team Chair (SARAT) and Nebraska grower Jason Lewis discusses key priorities and the inaugural success of its Research Ambassador Program.
Learn more by visiting https://ncga.com/key-issues/other-topics/scholarship-programs/profile/ncga-research-ambassador-program.
Interview on WHO the Big Show with Iowa Corn’s Industrial Innovation Manager Alex Buck by National Corn Growers Association
Robyn Allscheid, NCGA Director, Research and Productivity with Mark Dorenkamp, Brownfield Ag News by National Corn Growers Association
National Corn Growers Association's Kendra Ricks speaks to RFD-TV on the new leadership program.
NCGA's National Corn Yield Contest Manager Linda Lambur, discusses the history, and the relevance of the contest to the corn industry today.
Corn growers can save by entering the NCYC by June 30. Learn more at NCGA.com.