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October 5, 2012
NCGA President Pam Johnson Welcomes 2013
As the new fiscal year began, the National Corn Growers Association's Corn Board sat new members and officers, with Pam Johnson of Flyod, Iowa serving as President. Off the Cob sat down with Johnson to discuss what lies ahead for farmers in 2013.
To find out more, click here.
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Saying Good-Bye: Schott Retires from Corn Board Following Years of Distinguished Service
 As the 2013 fiscal year begins, the National Corn Growers Association's Corn Board has thanked past Chairman and President Bart Schott for his service and leadership. Schott, who served as president during the 2011 fiscal year, will continue to work on behalf of his fellow corn growers through NCGA's Commodity Classic Joint Venture Committee.
The Off the Cob podcast series sat down with Schott to discuss the Corn Board's accomplishments during his tenure, to reflect on what he learned through his experiences and to ask his advice for farmers considering volunteering for leadership roles.
Click here for the whole story and an audio interview with Schott.
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Statement on Expiration of the 2008 Farm Bill
NCGA joined with other agricultural organizations on the following joint statement on the expiration of the 2008 farm bill earlier this week:
The 2008 law governing many of our nation's farm policies expired on Sunday, September 30th, and the 2012 Farm Bill needed to replace it is bottled up in Congress. While the Senate and the House Agriculture Committees were both able to pass their versions of the new farm bill, the full House was unable to do so. For the full statement, click here.
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Federal Judge Hears Arguments in Chesapeake Bay TMDL Case
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania heard oral arguments Thursday in the case of American Farm Bureau v. EPA . The case challenges the Environmental Protection Agency's Total Maximum Daily Load for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment in the Chesapeake Bay. The National Corn Growers Association joined the suit last year with the American Farm Bureau Federation and other agricultural organizations. For the whole story, 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.
This week, the bloggers praise American auto manufacturers Ford and General Motors, Inc. for their acceptance of E15. The decision spawns one major question: Why haven't other major auto manufacturers followed suit? To find out more, click here.
Click here to explore our blog posts on a variety of interesting, insightful topics. |
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Field Notes
This week, Field Notes opened the farm gate to visit with friends from Colorado, Missouri and Indiana. From blogs to bicycles, these farmers open their homes and their fields to help consumers connect with agriculture. Click here to catch up.
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Harvest Forms Online
With USDA reports indicating that harvest is now more than half complete, NCGA reminds contest entrants that harvest forms must be submitted within a week of harvesting. In order to make submission simpler, harvest forms are available online. To learn more, click here. |
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Rock Ethanol!
There are less than two weeks left before NCGA's "Ethanol Rocks" contest final deadline of Monday, Oct. 15. Find out more about how college and high school students can rock the contest by
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FY13 Leadership
Along with welcoming a new Corn Board, NCGA also has updated its action team and committee roster for the 2013 Fiscal Year. To find out who will be serving in this capacity for the coming year, click here. |
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