About KYCA

Who is KY Corn

Our vision is to sustainably feed and fuel a growing world.

KyCGA

Our organization empowers corn farmers to elevate their voice in the governmental process.

KY Corn Promotion Council

The Kentucky Corn Promotion Council collects and administers a .0025 checkoff, which is remitted on corn sold throughout Kentucky.

Annual Report

Review the latest Annual Report and explore highlights from 2023.

Checkoff at work

Overview

The Kentucky corn checkoff makes important market development, promotion, education, and research efforts possible.

Markets

We serve a variety of markets including, Ethanol, Bourbon & Distilled Spritis, Trade, and Livestock Feed to name a few.

Research

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Education

Kentucky Corn supports multiple programs about agriculture literacy and improving agriculture educations.

Sustainability

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Policy

Action Alerts

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Grassroots

For us, grassroots means that corn farmer members are the organization. Our organization is governed by a board of directors who are elected by farmer members.

Resources

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FAQs

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Programs

Read more about all programs offered

Corn farmer checkoff funds go to a variety of annual programming to ensure a strong and vibrant Kentucky agriculture industry and to strengthen the efforts of other organizations toward their missions to enhance the future of our industry.

Core Farmer Scholarship

The CORE Farmer Program is a two-year curriculum designed to deliver classroom-style instructional learning, expand participants’ peer network and gain perspectives from other business endeavors.

News & Resources

Blog, Press, Updates

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Corn Facts

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Agriculture Education

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Classroom Resources

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by | Jan 23, 2019

Crop Marketing and Management Update

Dr. Todd D. Davis
Assistant Extension Professor – Department of Agricultural Economics

Topics in this Month’s Update:

  1. 2019 Projected Profitability and Break-Even Analysis: Western Kentucky Corn vs. Soybeans

  2. When is a Good Time to Consider Hedging and Cash Forward Contracts for Corn and Soybeans?

  3. 2018 Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Basis vs. Previous Years – Implications for Storage

  4. Projected Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Futures Trading Ranges to July 2019

  5. 2018 Corn and Soybean Risk Management Opportunities for May Delivery

  6. Projected Return to Storage for Corn and Soybeans

  7. Pre-Harvest 2019 Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Risk Management Opportunities

  8. Potential 2019-2020 Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Balance Sheets and Price Potential

  9. Combining Crop Insurance and Forward Contracts to Reduce Revenue Risk: Preliminary Game Plans for 2019 Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat

View the January newsletter

What we do.

Kentucky Corn strives to create a future for Kentucky corn farmers where they can operate successfully, grow demand and foster an understanding of corn farmers and the industry.

Become a member.

For us, grassroots means that corn farmer members are the organization. Our organization is governed by a board of directors of volunteer farmers who are elected by farmer members. Kentucky Corn Growers Association’s ability to influence policy decisions depends entirely on the strength of its membership.

By being a member, you make the Kentucky Corn Growers Association a stronger advocacy group.