Watertown, Wis. [September 16, 2026] – The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry reconvened today and advanced the Agricultural Act out of committee with a 12-11 vote. Commonly referred to as “Farm Bill 2.0,” the legislation includes several...
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The September Ears in Washington update from the National Corn Growers Association By Leslie McVitt There’s nothing like expecting to learn the outcome of a summer cliffhanger in September only to find you may have to wait until later in the year before the story is...
This issue of the Wisconsin Corn newsletter highlights the work of Wisconsin Corn and its members throughout the summer, from advocating for farmers at the state and federal levels to promoting opportunities for Wisconsin corn and connecting with growers and...
The National Corn Growers Association today released the second installment of a series related to the prices U.S. farmers pay for crop inputs compared to Brazilian farmers. This report explores further the impact of input prices on U.S. corn competitiveness...
Watertown, Wis. [August 6, 2026] – The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry did not advance the Agriculture Act of 2026 today after the legislation failed to secure enough votes. The Agriculture Act of 2026, also referred to as “Farm Bill...