The Office of the United States Trade Representative placed 25% tariffs on most goods, including ethanol, imported into the United States from Brazil. The move by USTR comes after a year-long investigation, under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act, showing that Brazil...
A Successful Visit to Washington D.C for Wisconsin Corn
Watertown, Wis. [July 17, 2026] – Wisconsin corn growers traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to participate in the National Corn Growers Association's (NCGA) July Corn Congress, joining corn farmer leaders from across the country to shape national policy...
Celebrating an Important Birthday and Looking to the Future
The July Ears in Washington update from the National Corn Growers Association By Lesly McNitt During the week of July 13th we will welcome hundreds of corn farmers to Washington on the heels of an important milestone birthday for our nation. Corn farmers and corn...
NCGA Report: U.S. Farmers Pay Substantially More for Inputs than Brazilian Counterparts
A new report released by the National Corn Growers Association today details the price premiums U.S. farmers pay for their inputs compared to Brazilian farmers, their largest global competitor. The premiums are, in some cases, more than double the costs paid...
New Study Highlights Corn’s Significant Contribution to U.S. and Wisconsin Economy
Watertown, Wis. [July 7, 2026] – The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) released a new study highlighting the economic contributions of corn farming in the United States. According to the study, America's corn farmers harvested a record-breaking crop in...
NCGA Releases Demand Strategy for U.S. Corn’s Next 250 Years
The National Corn Growers Association today released a new report outlining a strategy to secure new demand for American corn. As farmers face a projected fourth consecutive year of losses in 2026, NCGA is setting a course toward markets that could collectively unlock...

