The October Ears in Washington update from the National Corn Growers Association By Lesly McNitt This month, Michigan farmer Matt Frostic began his term as board president for the National Corn Growers Association. Like all presidents, Matt will serve a one-year term...
Wisconsin Corn Foundation Scholarship Program Now Open
Watertown, Wis. [October 15, 2026] – The Wisconsin Corn Foundation scholarship program supports graduating Wisconsin high school seniors planning to continue their education, as well as current students attending a university, college or technical school. Applicants...
Wisconsin Corn Hosts Thailand Trade Team Ahead of Export Exchange
Watertown, Wis. [October 15, 2026] – A trade team from Thailand visited Wisconsin this week through the U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council, getting an up-close look at how Wisconsin corn is grown, processed, fed and shipped before heading to the Export Exchange in...
Wisconsin Corn Applauds EPA Proposal to Reallocate Small Refinery Exemptions
Watertown, Wis. [October 14, 2026] – Wisconsin Corn welcomes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to reallocate 100% of the difference between projected and actual gallons exempted through small refinery exemptions under the 2025 Renewable Fuel...
Federal Diesel Fuel Relief Does Not Eliminate Wisconsin’s Dyed Diesel Restrictions
Watertown, Wis. [October 12, 2026] – Wisconsin Corn Growers Association is reminding growers that President Donald Trump’s recent executive order providing temporary federal diesel fuel tax relief does not supersede Wisconsin law or eliminate state penalties for using...
USDA Announces ARC/PLC Payments for 2025 Crop Year
Watertown, Wis. [October 8, 2026] – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that its Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs are expected to provide approximately $13.8 billion in payments to eligible agricultural producers for the...

