by Ky Corn | Mar 4, 2025 | Advocacy, Checkoff, Exports, Farmers, Partners, Policy, Tarrifs, Trade, Transportation
In response to the tariffs imposed between the United States and its trading partners, Illinois farmer and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Kenneth Hartman Jr. released the following statement: “Farmers are facing a troubling economic landscape due...
by Ky Corn | Feb 24, 2025 | Advocacy, Ethanol, Exports, Market Development, Policy, Tarrifs, Trade, Transportation
Supporting More Corn Demand Click here to sign your name to the letter. As the new administration and Congress take office, the nation’s political landscape is positioned for significant changes.Legislation has been introduced in both the House and Senate aimed at...
by Ky Corn | Feb 7, 2025 | Advocacy, Ethanol, Exports, Market Development, Policy, Tarrifs, Trade, Transportation
The Trump administration moved on Feb. 1 to place a 25% tariff on goods imported from Canada and Mexico. A couple of days later, the president agreed to a 30-day pause as the U.S. continues to negotiate with the two countries. On Feb. 3, the Trump administration...
by Ky Corn | Jan 22, 2025 | Advocacy, Exports
In this video, NCGA Director of Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology, Nancy Matinez discusses the successful efforts of U.S. corn grower associations in engaging with the Biden Administration and Congress to address the trade dispute with Mexico under the USMA...
by Ky Corn | Dec 20, 2024 | Advocacy, Exports
In a major win for corn growers, a dispute panel ruled today that Mexico violated its commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement when it issued a decree that banned genetically modified corn imports in early 2023. The decision was met with praise from...
by Ky Corn | Oct 20, 2024 | Ethanol, Exports
1.75 billion gallons of ethanol exported in marketing year 2023/2024. The U.S. Grains Council announced U.S. ethanol exports set a record in marketing year 2023/2024, totaling to 1.75 billion gallons exported, using 619 million bushels of corn. This is 43% higher than...
