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...
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...
NCGA Applauds Trump Administration’s Continued Support of E15
The Trump Administration sent a supplemental budget request to Congress today. The request included an appeal to codify the permanent, year-round sale of E15 and to appropriate $10 billion in economic assistance for farmers. In response to this development, Ohio...
E15 Win Shows Bipartisanship is Still Possible
The June Ears in Washington update from the National Corn Growers Association By Lesly McNitt On May 13, something miraculous and rare in modern legislative politics occurred. A standalone bill passed the U.S. House with a vote of 218-203. During that vote, 122...
Passage of E15 Legislation is a Positive Step for Corn Growers
Watertown, Wis. [May 13, 2026] – The U.S. House of Representatives voted 218 to 203 today to pass H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. This is welcome news for Wisconsin's corn growers, who have been working hard through tough times. After...

