NCGA Corn Action News for October 19, 2012

October 19, 2012

Ethanol Races into the Spotlight this Weekend

The high performance benefits of American Ethanol will be on full display in Kansas City and national television as renowned NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace hits the track Saturday in the No. 99 American Ethanol car. Televised coverage begins at 3 p.m. Central on ESPN.

To find out about all of the weekend's events, click here.

NCGA in the News

Presidential Candidates Address Farm Issues

Voter Button NCGA, a nonpartisan grassroots organization representing the interests of U.S. corn farmers, released responses submitted by presidential candidates Pres. Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney to an NCGA questionnaire on important issues facing rural communities and America's farmers. The information provided by both candidates, and published by NCGA without editorial comment, is meant to help interested voters gain information on the issues that impact agriculture and rural America.

To learn more and view the questions and candidate responses, click here.

NASCAR, E15 Hit Three Million Miles

Ethanol Spokesman Austin Dillon

When NASCAR's top drivers began the "Chase" for the coveted Sprint Cup Championship this year, they hit a major milestone for both the sport and for American Ethanol, racing more than three million miles fueled by a 15 percent ethanol blend.

"Reaching three million miles on this proven renewable fuel is yet another testament to the quality and value of ethanol for my fellow American drivers both on and off the track," said Richard Childress Racing Driver Austin Dillon.

To find out more, click here.

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 look at why support for California Prop. 37, the "GMO-labeling Law," dropped a full 19 points in two weeks. To find out more, click here.

Click here to explore our blog posts on a variety of interesting, insightful topics.

Reminders and Updates

Meet Corn Board Member Kevin Skunes

With the new fiscal year underway, Off the Cob had a chance to sit down with new FY 2013 NCGA Corn Board Member Kevin Skunes.

To get the whole story and listen to the interview, click here.

Apply for 2014 Corn Board Today

The NCGA Nominating Committee is now accepting applications from members for the 2014 Corn Board. Through the Corn Board, members can become an integral part of the organization's leadership. Click here to find out more.

Apply Now!

NCGA and BASF Corporation will again award five $1,000 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related field during the 2013-14 school year. To find out more, click here.

Healthy Soil Spotlight

The U.S Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service launched an initiative highlighting the benefits of improving and maintaining healthy soil last week. To learn more about the "Unlock the Secrets in the Soil" program, click here.