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...
Fighting for Our Corn Growers
The August Ears in Washington update from the National Corn Growers Association By Rep. Randy FeenstraGuest Columnist Since our country’s founding, corn farmers have fed our families, fueled our economies, and strengthened our nation’s security. Representing the...
NCGA Applauds US Action on Brazil, Says More Needs to Be Done
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...

