NCGA Corn Action News for August 24, 2012

USFRA Searches for Face of Farming

August 24, 2012

The deadline is approaching for the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance's "Faces of Farming and Ranching" to help put a real face on agriculture and show its true spirit. Click here for more.

Ethanol Rocks at Farm Progress Show

In celebration of the agricultural industry's annual migration to the Farm Progress Show next week in Boone, Iowa, the National Corn Growers Association is inviting show attendees to stop by the Iowa Corn Growers Association booth, 26N, to learn about what NCGA and its state affiliate are doing for their members. While there, learn about NCGA's Ethanol Rocks! video contest and register to win great prizes. Click here to find out more.

The Week in Review

NCGA Joins Farm Bill Now Coalition

NCGA has joined a coalition of 39 of the nation's foremost agricultural organizations in an effort to raise public awareness of the need for Congress to pass a new, comprehensive, five-year farm bill before current farm programs expire in September. The coalition, called Farm Bill Now, issued a statement, titled "Why We Need a Farm Bill," on the importance of new farm legislation for America's farmers this week.

To learn more, click here.

NCGA, ASA Host Value-Chain Discussion

The National Corn Growers Association and the American Soybean Association brought together key industry stakeholders to continue a dialogue on ways to improve cooperation and communication on biotechnology and market access issues. The meetings built upon prior discussions, during which representatives agreed that it would be beneficial for the industry to communicate more regularly and openly on such matters.

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On Corn Commentary, you can always get the latest news on the situations impacting today's farmer. Whether delving into the details of pending legislation or exploring how to agvocate more effectively, Corn Commentary offers a fresh perspective. Click here to explore our blog.

New and Now

Field Notes

Follow your favorite farmers from February and the final Friday with Field Notes warm, welcoming podcasts. This week, we caught up with Billy Thiel. To hear what they had to say, click here.

New GHG Study

NCGA supported a study, for fall release, reporting that supplementing cattle feed with corn stover actually decreases the amount of greenhouse gases created during corn ethanol production. To learn more, click here.

Waterways Update

Last week, NCGA took a close look at the inland waterways infrastructure situation on the Mississippi River. Learn more about what is to come and possible solutions to this growing problem.

Emergency Grazing

NCGA appreciates the U.S. Department of Agriculture's decision to allow emergency haying and grazing of cover crops for livestock producers. To learn more, click here.