The Wisconsin Corn Growers Association (WCGA) is asking farmers to submit comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the agency’s proposed renewable fuel rule and its draft ecological assessment for atrazine. Both issues could impact the prices and...
Register for Wisconsin Corn Yield Contest
The Wisconsin Corn Growers Association (WCGA) is seeking applicants for the association’s Corn Yield Contest. WCGA recognizes top-yielding corn production from farmers in four districts of the state. First, second and third-place cash prizes will be awarded for WCGA...
Corn grower impact on bees just “buzz”
Tom Gillis Corn Grower, River Falls A recent column by Dan Wilcox, outdoor columnist, blaming grain farmers for the decline of bee colonies in Wisconsin, lacks balance and sound scientific information when it comes to the safety of pesticides used in corn production....
Corn Growers and American Lung Association in WI promote clean air and clean fuel
Wisconsin’s corn growers and the American Lung Association in Wisconsin are promoting the benefits of clean air and clean fuels through consumer promotions this summer. The outreach will highlight the benefits of ethanol-blended fuel. “May is Clean Air Month, and a...
Ethanol Night at the Races
Wisconsin corn farmers will promote the renewable and clean air benefits of ethanol fuel at Ethanol Night at the Races. The event takes place at Jefferson Speedway Saturday, June 11. The evening will spotlight the National Ethanol Short-Track Championship sponsored by...
Corn exports generate $302 million to Wisconsin’s economy
U.S. corn exports generated $74.7 billion in annual economic output, and Wisconsin corn exports added $302 million to the state’s economy, according to a new analysis conducted by Informa Economics IEG. The study, which was commissioned by the National Corn Growers...





