Growers

Wisconsin Corn Growers Association

The Wisconsin Corn Growers Association is a membership organization that represents the interest of state corn growers in the growth and management of corn grown for on-farm feeding and commercial sale. WCGA works with other organizations in areas of mutual concern, and brings together corn growers to provide information and education at regional corn conferences and the annual Wisconsin Corn•Soy EXPO. The WCGA is a partner with the National Corn Growers Association to represent corn grower interests nationally and internationally.

Issues

Click here to learn more about the key state and federal issues WCGA is engaged in, and how you can contact legislators or agencies on proposed bills or rules.

Join

Click here to become of member of WCGA to support our work representing corn growers of Wisconsin and learn about the benefits of being a WCGA member.

Grower Resources

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Policy

WCGA represents Wisconsin corn producers on a variety of local, state and national issues that concern growers such as:

• Adopting Implements of Husbandry law
• Opposing EPA’s definition of waterways
• Protecting ethanol fuels through Reformulated Fuel Standard
• Improving rail, highway and river transportation of grains to expand exports
• Adopting sensible well irrigation regulations
• Adopting science-based rules on atrazine and water protection
• Protecting use of biotechnology
• Promoting sensible science-based food labeling

Promotion & Research

The Wisconsin corn checkoff was established in 1984 to support market development, research and educational programs. The program is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection and governed by the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Directors on this board are corn growers elected by their fellow growers.

Corn Yield Contest

WCGA annually recognizes top-yielding corn production from farmers in four districts of the state in the association’s Corn Yield Contest. Entry in the state corn yield contest is free, but farmers must be members of WCGA, and only one entry per member will be accepted.

First, second and third-place cash prizes will be awarded for WCGA member/growers in the following areas: Columbia County;  Northern Wisconsin; and Southern Wisconsin. First-place winners in each of four categories receive $500, second place is $250 and third place, $100.

Entries must be postmarked, emailed or faxed by Dec. 13, 2024 to be eligible for this contest. No late entries will be accepted. There is no entry fee for this contest.