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November 9, 2012
More Corn in 2012
"The estimates released today illustrate how, even under such adverse conditions, U.S. corn farmers can produce a crop," said NCGA President Pam Johnson. "The increased overall supply further shows what our members have understood all along, that you cannot count the corn before it is harvested."
Click here to listen to the full interview with Johnson.
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USDA Slightly Raises Estimate for U.S. Corn Supply
More U.S. corn will be available in 2012 and 2013 than previously anticipated, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report released this morning. Raising total production by 19 million bushels with a three-tenths of a bushel increase in the corn yield to 122.3 bushels per acre, forecasts now project higher ending stocks of 647 million bushels, an increase of 28 million bushels since last month's report. The increased production came as USDA revised upwards yields in Illinois, North Dakota, Michigan, Ohio and the far eastern Corn Belt. These increases were tempered by slight reductions in Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Texas.
For the full story, click here.
For the full report, click here.
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President Obama Elected to Second Term
NCGA President Pam Johnson released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's successful re-election:
"The National Corn Growers Association congratulates President Obama on his successful re-election for president of the United States. Our organization has worked closely with the president and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack over the past four years on issues important to our members. We greatly value our relationship with the administration and look forward to continuing that trend."
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Ethanol Rocks! Winners Announced
The results of NCGA's Ethanol Rocks Video Contest are in. High school senior Jason Girouard from Brimfield, Mass. received first-place honors and an award of $1,500. Two second-place winners, freshman Emily Yue from Gilford, Conn., and senior Lewis Kloster of Minneapolis, Minn., each received $500 in prize money.
To find out more and view the winning videos, click here.
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Apply Today
With a deadline of December 7, one month remains to apply for scholarships made available NCGA and BASF Corporation.
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NCGA at NAFB
This week, NCGA took part in numerous media interviews at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention on the farm bill, the 2012 drought and the importance of the Renewable Fuel Standard. (more...)
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CommonGround Goes to the Farm
CommonGround Colorado helped provide answers for a group of Denver's most influential "mommy bloggers" during a tour of Cleland Dairy.
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FY 2014 Corn Board
NCGA is now accepting applications from members for the fiscal year 2014 Corn Board. This opportunity allows members to become an integral part of the organization's leadership.
For more information, click here.
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