by Ky Corn | Apr 18, 2025 | Bourbon, Distilled Spirits, Market Development
The Heartland Whiskey Competition is a one-of-a-kind, biennial event that brings together U.S. craft distillers in a professionally judged competition—with one key requirement: their whiskey must include corn as an ingredient. Sponsored by state corn associations,...
by Ky Corn | Mar 20, 2025 | Ethanol, Exports, Farmers, Industry Development, Market Development, Partners, Trade
U.S. ethanol leaders recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Petrolimex, the largest petroleum distributer in Vietnam. The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), U.S. Grains Council (USGC), and Growth Energy gathered in Washington D.C. to formalize the...
by Ky Corn | Mar 7, 2025 | Advocacy, Ethanol, Farmers, Market Development, Partners, Policy
The Kentucky Corn Growers Association (KYCGA) joined farmers nationwide in a campaign led by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) to push for year-round E15. This legislation, referred to as the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, was recently...
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 | Feb 3, 2025 | Carbon, Conservation, Distilled Spirits, Market Development, Sustainability
Louisville, KY (Feb. 3, 2025) – Precision Conservation Management (PCM), in collaboration with the IL Corn Growers Association and Kentucky Corn Growers Association, has received new grant funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to bolster...
