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Corn Growers Association Advocates for Policy Changes Despite Heat in Washington

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As the heat dome hangs over Washington, Congress has been working diligently to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill, which includes several key provisions for corn growers, including the extension of tax provisions and investments in commodity, crop insurance, and trade promotion programs. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has been instrumental in advocating for these changes through the leadership of growers who serve on action teams and the Corn Board.

Key Takeaways:

  • The One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law on Independence Day, extending key tax provisions and investments in commodity, crop insurance, and trade promotion programs for corn growers.
  • NCGA developed its tax and farm bill priorities through the leadership of growers who serve on action teams and the Corn Board.
  • The power of corn grower advocacy is at the heart of what makes NCGA effective in Washington, and the organization is excited to welcome hundreds of corn growers next week to Capitol Hill to talk about legislative priorities for the rest of the year.
  • Year-round E15 access is crucial for corn growers struggling with declining commodity prices and high input costs, and NCGA is urging Congress to immediately pass legislation that will allow for year-round, nationwide consumer access to fuels with a 15 percent ethanol blend.
  • Pursuing new market access in trade negotiations is essential, and NCGA is working to stop any proposals to withdraw the United States from the World Trade Organization.
  • Ensuring that the Make our Children Healthy Again Strategy (MAHA) respects and reinforces EPA's robust science- and risk-based regulation of pesticides is critical, and NCGA is calling on the administration to ensure that the MAHA Commission uses sound science and risk-based analysis as it develops policy recommendations.

Statistics:

  • The One Big Beautiful Bill includes several key provisions for corn growers, including the extension of tax provisions and investments in commodity, crop insurance, and trade promotion programs.
  • NCGA has over 17,000 members, representing the interests of corn growers across the country.
  • The average corn yield in the United States is around 180.8 bushels per acre (BPA) (Source: National Corn Growers Association).
  • The value of corn exports in 2020 was approximately $10.6 billion (Source: USDA).

Sources:

  • Indiana Corn Growers Association (ICGA)
  • National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)
  • USDA
  • CNS News

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