Articles tagged under: Tom Haag
Corn Growers Headed to D.C.
Published July 17, 2023
Corn Congress will take place in Washington D.C. this week. In addition to regular business, National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag says the farm bill will get attention. “A lot of the politicians will be hearing about the farm…A Farm Bill for the Farmer, by the Farmer
Published April 27, 2023
The farm leaders facing the House Agriculture subcommittee Wednesday focused on the importance of crop insurance and a strong farm safety net. National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag, who farms at Eden Valley, Minnesota, was asked about his biggest…Haag Praises USDA’s “Strong Voice” on GMO Corn
Published March 13, 2023
National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag sat down with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Friday during Commodity Classic. Haag, who farms at Eden Valley, Minnesota, thanked Vilsack for his leadership on the Mexico GMO corn issue. "It was his strong voice…GM Corn Debate Still Unanswered
Published January 26, 2023
With Mexico's proposed ban on biotech corn imports, National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag says it would take years before corn growers could produce enough conventional corn to fill the gap. "Secretary Vilsack is in agreement that our GM-product…Mexico’s Proposed Ban on Biotech Corn Rebuked by Corn Leaders
Published December 14, 2022
National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag and the presidents of 23 state corn grower groups are calling on the Biden Administration to address Mexico’s decision to block imports of biotech corn. The corn grower leaders want the issue on…NCGA Hopes to Fill CEO Post by March
Published November 17, 2022
The National Corn Growers Association is seeking its next CEO. "Jon Doggett was in Washington, DC for 14 years leading our staff there and another six years being our CEO," said Tom Haag, president. Doggett will retire at the end…Ready to Tackle Unfinished Business
Published October 4, 2022
Eden Valley, Minnesota farmer Tom Haag has taken over the presidency of the National Corn Growers Association. Haag says there is unfinished business with the farm bill and ethanol. In a press conference, Haag also addressed the U.S. challenging Mexico’s…Haag Takes Helm of NCGA
Published October 3, 2022
With the turn of the calendar, Tom Haag of Eden Valley, Minnesota is the new president of the National Corn Growers Association. Harold Wolle of Madelia, Minnesota is NCGA’s incoming first vice president.House Ag Committee Takes Closer Look at Crop Insurance
Published July 20, 2022
The House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management reviewed the crop insurance portion of the farm bill. Eden Valley, Minnesota farmer and National Corn Growers Association First Vice President Tom Haag testified in favor of federal crop…