Articles tagged under: North Dakota Corn Growers Association
Importance of Sharing Your Story
Published August 9, 2024
Advocating for agriculture is becoming more important as people become increasingly disconnected from farming. “We go to the legislature out in Bismarck and fewer and fewer of those lawmakers are farmers,” said Brenda Elmer, North Dakota Corn Growers Association executive…Year-Round E15 Sales Remains a Priority
Published July 26, 2024
While the farm bill was the main talking point at Corn Congress in Washington, North Dakota Corn Growers Association Vice President Brian Leier says year-round E15 sales were also discussed. "Ethanol has been a big push for the (National) Corn…ND Ag Groups Petition Governor Burgum About E15 Waiver
Published June 20, 2024
Three North Dakota ag groups have submitted a letter to Governor Doug Burgum requesting the state be added to the waiver petition for year-round E15 sales. North Dakota was included in the petition when it was first submitted to the…New SAF Guidelines Too Strict Says Corn Growers
Published May 3, 2024
The Department of Treasury’s announcement limiting corn-based ethanol’s contribution to sustainable aviation fuel has drawn concern from corn farmers throughout the Northern Plains. For North Dakota Corn Growers Association President Andrew Mauch, the guidelines are too restricting on an area…New Location for Northern Corn and Soybean Expo
Published January 28, 2024
The Northern Corn and Soybean Expo will be held at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds Butler Machinery Arena on February 6. "The content is really unbeatable this year,” said Brenda Elmer, executive director, North Dakota Corn Growers Association. Geopolitical specialist…Corn Growers Meet in St. Louis
Published January 14, 2024
State corn growers association leaders met in St. Louis this past week to collaborate on issues impacting growers across the country. North Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Brenda Elmer says the discussion included the Next Generation Fuels Act, and…Corn Growers Push for Year-Round E15
Published April 5, 2023
Eighteen state corn grower groups and the National Corn Growers Association sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging him to continue open access to E-15 during the summer months. North Dakota Corn Growers Association President Andrew Mauch says…Pursuing Fresh Ideas for Crop Insurance
Published March 9, 2023
North Dakota Corn Growers Association President Andrew Mauch sees crop insurance as the priority. "Anything we can do to strengthen that safety net and protect what we already have, that is a big goal for us." Trendline yield enhancements have been…Corn Conflict
Published January 27, 2023
Differences between the policy and promotion sides of the North Dakota corn industry were on display in the House Agriculture Committee hearing Friday morning. A bill has been introduced calling for the North Dakota Corn Growers Association to receive 50…