Nebraska Corn Growers Association

Our hearts are with Nebraska cattle producers impacted by recent wildfires. ❤️ SD Corn + @NeCGA know livestock is critical to our industry, so we’re sharing PastureMatch, a tool connecting those with available pasture to producers needing space now. If you can help, or know someone who can, please sign up or share. Let’s support our neighbors. ranch-connect.replit.app

Right now NCGA staff and farmer advocates are briefing media outlets on 3 major topics: the devastating impact of high input costs resulting from duties on imported phosphate, the need for domestic demand in year-round E15, and how important global demand is to the farm economy.

Unsustainable fertilizer costs are pushing family farms to a breaking point. NeCGA joined corn grower organizations from across the country in a letter calling for action on the fertilizer pricing investigation. Read the coalition’s full letter at necga.org/fertilizer-pri….

On this week’s edition of #NECornTalk, Abby Hirschman of St. Paul shares about her experience so far as a newly selected Nebraska Corn and Soy Ambassador. Listen here: necga.org/wp-content/upl…

Citing the impact of the Middle East conflict, 64 agricultural groups, including the National Corn Growers Association, sent a letter today to the chief executives of @MosaicCompany and @Simplot_SGS urging them to support the removal of duties placed on imported phosphate products from Morocco. Read more: bit.ly/4sbanC4

Met with @NationalCorn to discuss the vital role biofuels play for Nebraska’s producers and rural communities. We must get year-round E15 across the finish line—I appreciate your strong partnership and advocacy in this effort.

On this week’s edition of #NECornTalk, Ethan Zoerb of Litchfield recaps his time at Commodity Classic. Listen here: necga.org/wp-content/upl…

With no update from the Rural Domestic Energy Council, farmers are growing frustrated that Congress has not passed legislation on year-round E15 after President Trump said he would sign it. Read more here: necga.org/the-time-for-e…

Good to be with Saunders County Corn Growers and @NeCGA this evening. Nebraska feeds the world.

Some farmer leaders are expressing the need for a full extension of USMCA - Stories and interviews on @brownfield: brownfieldagnews.com/news/corn-grow…

On this week’s edition of #NECornTalk, NCB Director of Market Development Payton Schaneman talks about recently hosting a delegation from Mexico to showcase the ethanol supply chain. Listen here: necga.org/wp-content/upl…

The second session of Corn Congress wrapped up this morning at Commodity Classic. Thank you to our growers for the dedication and time spent away from their operations to be a strong voice for corn growers. Your leadership and commitment make a difference!

Andy Jobman, Chair of the Risk Management Action Team, sat on a panel at this morning’s Corn Congress to share updates from the team.

@SecRollins stopped by the NCGA booth at Commodity Classic to see the @JohnDeere tractor prototype powered by ethanol and leave her mark. Thank you to Secretary Rollins and John Deere for being solid partners in standing up for the American farmer.

NCB and NCGA board member Dan Nerud spoke on a mental health panel at Commodity Classic this afternoon. Alongside representatives from the Texas Department of Agriculture and AgriSafe, he highlighted the importance of speaking up about mental health in agriculture.

Growers attended the USMCA panel this morning, where leaders from the U.S., Mexico and Canada discussed the importance of renewing the trade agreement. A strong conversation on protecting American agriculture, jobs and economic certainty.

During Corn Congress, delegates were tasked with calling members of Congress to push for year-round E15. Thank you @SenatorFischer, @SenatorRicketts, @RepAdrianSmith, @USRepMikeFlood and @RepDonBacon for being at the forefront of this issue to support corn growers!

Day 1 at Commodity Classic is underway! Nebraska’s 12 delegates gathered with leaders from 49 affiliate states for the first session of Corn Congress, diving into important resolutions and discussions. Looking forward to Friday’s session!

On this week’s edition of #NECornTalk, Kaleb Senff from Firth shares about his recent trip with NeCGA for their leadership mission to Washington, D.C. Listen here: necga.org/wp-content/upl…

NeCGA President Michael Dibbern testified before the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee on Amendment 2076 to LB525. This would grant growers ownership of agronomic data, secure it through reasonable safeguards and prohibit sale of data without producers’ written consent.