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September 14, 2012
NCGA Rallies for Farm Bill
During a rally on Capitol Hill earlier this week, the National Corn Growers Association joined with 80 other agricultural organizations and associations to call on Congress to pass a new, five-year farm bill now. With the current farm bill set to expire on September 30, NCGA President Niemeyer led the crowd of more than 500 farmers in a rally cry of "Farm Bill Now!"
To find out more, click here.
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 Farm Bill Petition Needs Your Support One day after hundreds of America's farmers participated in the Farm Bill Now rally on Capitol Hill, Representative Bruce Braley filed a petition to require the House of Representatives to vote on the 2012 farm bill before the fall recess. To be successful, the petition requires 218 signatures are achieved. To send a letter to your representative urging he or she sign the petition, click here. To find out more, click here. |
 American Ethanol, Corn Farmers Hit the Track in Chicagoland
This weekend, American Ethanol hits the track in Chicago to educate NASCAR attendees and viewers about the many benefits of E15. To find out more, click here.
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EPA Extends RFS Waiver Comment Period
The National Corn Growers Association applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement that it will grant a 15-day extension of the comment period on the requests for a waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard. The extension, which NCGA requested on August 30, will allow time for a fuller, more accurate picture of the 2012 corn crop to emerge.
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 Rocking Ethanol Pays Off As the deadline for NCGA's Ethanol Rocks! video contest nears, FFA Adviser Alaina Holdgrafer has the tools to help her Iowa high school students tackle the challenge after winning an NCGA video prize pack at the Farm Progress Show. To learn more, click here. |
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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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Field Notes
Field Notes catches up with growers who have opened their farm gates to show consumers how their food is actually grown. This week, get the scoop from farmers in Illinois, Missouri and Indiana by clicking here.
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Training Champions
While many farmers harvest, a select group of growers met in Minneapolis to participate in NCGA's Advanced Leadership Training Program, which is sponsored by Syngenta. To learn more, click here.
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USDA Estimates Crop
USDA reports released this week indicate that more U.S. corn will be available in 2012 and 2013 than previously anticipated. To find out more, click here.
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Harvest Progress
USDA reports this week indicated that harvest is progressing ahead of schedule throughout much of the nation. With crop condition estimates holding firm, farmers are making rapid progress in 2012. To learn more, click here.
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