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NCGA Vice President Pam Johnson with
Takamatsu Kazuhiro, Staff Writer, Japan Agricultural News
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September 7, 2012
NCGA at Farm Progress
As the agriculture industry's attention was drawn to Boone, Iowa, for last week's annual Farm Progress Show, the Iowa Corn Growers Association and the National Corn Growers Association were on hand to join in the festivities and promote U.S. corn grower initiatives.
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Remember! Practice Proper Farm Grain Bin Safety This Harvest
The National Corn Growers Association reminds farmers of the importance of proper grain bin safety procedures this harvest. With farmers across the country hitting the fields in their combines, NCGA is again offering a video highlighting the importance of proper safety procedures and reviewing helpful guidelines. To learn more, click here.
To view the video, click here.
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Silver Linings in the Drought of 2012?
By Rick Tolman, NCGA Chief Executive Officer
Winston Churchill once said, "For my part, I consider that it will be found much better by all parties to leave the past to history, especially as I propose to write that history myself." A decade from now-as we look back, how will we write the history of the Drought of 2012? I hope that I will look back and remember key lessons that can be gleaned from this experience and that collectively we are able to say that we are stronger and wiser because of having gone through the experience.
What nuggets or silver linings might there be in the most devastating drought of our life time? (more)
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EPA to Retain Existing Dust Regulations
The National Corn Growers Association recently submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency signaling support for the agency's June announcement that retains the existing standard for coarse particle pollution, known as PM10.
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Membership Breaks Record Yet Again
Membership at the National Corn Growers Association continued to climb again last month, smashing the previous record set in July of 38,369. With 38,623 members at the close of August, NCGA set an all-time high membership record for the third consecutive month.
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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.
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Farm Bill Now!
With Congress returning to DC next week, keep up-to-date on the progress of the Farm Bill Now! movement through its new website. To learn more or get involved in supporting the effort to pass a farm bill in 2012, click here.
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Giving Safety
The Custer County Corn Growers Association, a local chapter of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association, presented checks to three local fire departments last week.
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Drought Information
As harvest progresses across the country, NCGA continues to update its drought resource center with the newest information relevant to corn farmers. To access this tool, click here.
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CRA Fights Back
This week, the Corn Refiners Association counter-sued the Sugar Association claiming the group misled consumers regarding the differences between HFCS and other sugars. To learn more, click here.
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