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# Kentucky Corn Growers Association

Kentucky Corn Growers Association is a grassroots organization representing the interests of more than 6,000 corn farmers throughout Kentucky.

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Ethanol Importers from Vietnam to Visit U.S. Production Facilities in Kentucky and Tennessee in Support of Global Ethanol Summit](https://kycorn.org/ethanol-importers-vietnam-visit-us-production-facilities-kentucky-tennessee/) - A 16-member team of government officials and bioethanol importers from Vietnam will be in Kentucky and Tennessee on Oct. 18-21 to get a firsthand look at domestic ethanol production and real-world applications. This contingent is one of 11 groups that will continue their travels after the U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC) Global Ethanol Summit (GES).
- [Exploring Kentucky’s Corn Farms: A Day at “Farm Camp Class”](https://kycorn.org/exploring-kentucky-corn-farms/) - Ten students from the University of Kentucky Agricultural Ecosystem Sciences (AES) studies program recently participated in an educational tour across Kentucky’s corn farms. Dr. Chad Lee, Extension Professor for Grain Crops at the University of Kentucky, organized the visits to provide students with practical insights into corn farming at three different farming operations: Hunt Farms, Lester Family Farms, and Sisk Farms.
- [Casey Jones Distillery Named Kentucky’s Top Craft Whiskey at the 2023 Heartland Whiskey Competition](https://kycorn.org/casey-jones-distillery-named-kentuckys-top-craft-whiskey-at-the-2023-heartland-whiskey-competition/) - In a blind judging competition supervised by the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) in St. Louis, Missouri, Casey Jones Distillery’s Single Barrel Original 4 Grain Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon was judged Kentucky’s best craft whiskey. The competition, sponsored in part by the Kentucky Corn Growers Association, drew entries from more than half the U.S. states.
- [Bringing Agriculture to Classrooms Across Kentucky](https://kycorn.org/bringing-agriculture-to-classrooms-across-kentucky/) - As students return to school this Fall, Kentucky corn growers are supporting educational efforts in classrooms across the state. Since its inception, Kentucky Corn has supported the programming of Kentucky Agriculture & Environment in the Classroom (KAEC). KAEC programs help to connect students with the food they eat and the farms where it’s grown. Kentucky
- [A Bustling Washington Takes on Issues Important to Farmers as Fall Arrives and Deadlines Loom](https://kycorn.org/bustling-washington-takes-issues-important-farmers-fall-arrives-deadlines-loom/) - By Brooke S. Appleton Fall is quickly arriving in the nation’s capital and with it comes the sense that Congress has much to accomplish in a very short period with potential roadblocks along the way. Perhaps the most serious potential impediment is a looming government shutdown as Congress approaches the September 30 deadline to fund
- [NCGA Responds to EPA's Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) Comments on Ethanol](https://kycorn.org/ncga-responds-epa-sab-comments-ethanol/) - In a letter to the EPA administrator, Neil Caskey, CEO of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), responds to the Scientific Advisory Board's (SAB) draft commentary regarding the "Volume Requirements for 2023 and Beyond Under the Renewable Fuel Standard Program." The SAB's commentary raises doubts about the environmental benefits of ethanol. Caskey's comments highlight the
- [Gov. Beshear Proclaims September as Bourbon Heritage Month in Kentucky](https://kycorn.org/gov-beshear-proclaims-september-bourbon-heritage-month-kentucky/) - FRANKFORT, Ky. – Recognizing the Commonwealth’s centuries-old distilling industry, its deep agricultural roots and its growing economic and tourism impact, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear today proclaimed September as Bourbon Heritage Month in Kentucky. The proclamation, available here, highlights the state’s $9 billion Bourbon and distilling industry, how it drives and elevates tourism across the Commonwealth
- [Brooke Appleton, VP of Public Policy Shares NCGA Policy Positions on Upcoming Farm Bill](https://kycorn.org/ncga-policy-positions-farm-bill/) - This article was posted in the September 5, 2023 issue of POLITICO’s Weekly Agriculture Newsletter. CORN GROWERS Q&A: Morning Agriculture (MA) caught up with Brooke S. Appleton, vice president of public policy at the National Corn Growers Association, via email to break down the group’s big farm bill priorities. The answers have been edited for
- [Agriculture to EPA: Get the Science Right](https://kycorn.org/agriculture-epa-get-science-right/) - Independent Scientific Panel Takes Another Look At Atrazine Kentucky corn and sorghum growers took time away from their farms to testify last week before an Environmental Protection Agency Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) about the importance of Atrazine. The purpose of the three-day virtual meeting was to provide independent scientific feedback on EPA’s draft white paper,
- [NCYC Early Entry Period Closes June 30](https://kycorn.org/ncyc-early-entry/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] The early entry deadline for the National Corn Growers Association Corn Yield Contest is fast approaching on June 30, 2023. The 2023 contest entry period will close on August
- [Members of Congress Head Home to Hear from Constituents During August Recess](https://kycorn.org/members-of-congress-head-home-to-hear-from-constituents-during-august-recess/) - By Brooke S. Appleton I still remember arriving in Washington, D.C., as a young congressional intern and quickly figuring out my favorite and not so favorite aspects of the city. The hot, sticky summers here were one of my least favorite parts of Washington. But the August recess, which originated because of the intense summer
- [KyCorn Leaders, Members and Staff Advocate and Educate during National Corn Meetings in Washington D.C.](https://kycorn.org/kycorn-leaders-members-and-staff-advocate-and-educate-during-national-corn-meetings-in-washington-d-c/) - Kentucky corn grower leaders and staff were in Washington D.C. for National Corn Growers Association's Corn Congress last week. Action teams met on Monday and Tuesday. Farmers participated in Hill visits on Wednesday and the week wrapped up with the Corn Congress delegate session where growers discussed NCGA policy resolutions and elected Corn Board members.
- [Kentucky Distillers Celebrate National Bourbon Day Marking Industry's Importance to the Commonwealth](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-distillers-celebrate-national-bourbon-day-marking-industrys-importance-to-the-commonwealth/) - FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association celebrates National Bourbon Day with the launch of bourbonbuildskentucky.com, a new campaign that showcases all the ways that Bourbon and Kentucky are stronger together. “In Kentucky, National Bourbon Day is more than just enjoying a glass of Bourbon with friends and family. We love that, but it’s not
- [Josh Lancaster Named NCGA Advocate of the Year](https://kycorn.org/josh-lancaster-named-ncga-advocate-of-the-year/) - NCGA today named Josh Lancaster Advocate of the Year at Corn Congress in Washington, D.C. for his consistent action on ag issues and engagement with elected officials.
- [CORE Class VII Heats Things Up This Summer](https://kycorn.org/core-farmer-class-7-july-2026-session/) - The July summer session was jam-packed with valuable farm tours and a huge variety of farm operations.
- [Kentucky Field Crops News - July 2026](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-field-crops-news-july-2026/) - The July 2026 issue of the University of Kentucky Field Crops News is available now! Read it here.
- [USA Poultry & Egg Council Releases 2025 Annual Report](https://kycorn.org/usa-poultry-egg-council-releases-2025-annual-report/) - To provide a summary of USAPEEC’s efforts last year, they have released their 2025 Annual Report.
- [E15 Win Shows Bipartisanship is Still Possible](https://kycorn.org/ears-in-washington-june-2026/) - Lesly McNitt, VP of public policy at the National Corn Growers Association, discusses the historic nature of the House vote on E15 and how the work there could be emulated in the Senate.
- [Corn Growers Tackle Rising Fertilizer Costs](https://kycorn.org/corn-growers-tackle-rising-fertilizer-costs-ears-in-washington-april-2026/) - Lesly McNitt, VP of public policy at the National Corn Growers Association, discusses the current fertilizer climate in the US.
- [Kentucky Field Crops News - June 2026](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-field-crops-news-june-2026/) - The June 2026 issue of the University of Kentucky Field Crops News is available now! Read it here.
- [E15 Legislation Exposes the Joy and Frustrations of Advocacy Work](https://kycorn.org/ears-in-washington-may-2026/) - Lesly McNitt, VP of public policy at the National Corn Growers Association, talks about E15 and the Farm Bill.
- [USDA Increases Base Acres for Safety Net Programs for First Time in Over 20 Years](https://kycorn.org/usda-increases-base-acres-for-safety-net-programs-for-first-time-in-over-20-years/) - An increase to base acres for USDA programs like the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for landowners was announced.
- [Kentucky Corn Celebrates Inaugural Kentucky Beef Month](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-corn-celebrates-inaugural-kentucky-beef-month/) - The 2025 report on Kentucky corn usage from beef and pork exports is out now!
- [Year-Round E15 Passes the US House, Kentucky’s Entire Congressional Delegation Votes 'Yes'](https://kycorn.org/year-round-e15-passes-the-us-house-kentuckys-entire-congressional-delegation-votes-yes/) - A unique coalition of farmers, petroleum refiners and fuel retailers worked together to move H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, through the U.S. House of Representatives on May 13.
- [Kentucky Field Crops News - May 2026](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-field-crops-news-may-2026/) - The May 2026 issue of the University of Kentucky Field Crops News is available now! Read it here.
- [2026 legislative session created investments, opportunities for agriculture industry](https://kycorn.org/2026-legislative-session-created-investments-opportunities-for-agriculture-industry/) - The 2026 Kentucky legislative session delivered one of the most impactful and forward-looking outcomes for agriculture in recent history, securing major investments, expanding opportunities for farmers, and strengthening the future of the Commonwealth’s farming industry.
- [What is Kentucky Corn Doing About Farm Input Costs?](https://kycorn.org/what-is-kentucky-corn-doing-about-farm-input-costs/) - Here's how Kentucky corn farmers are fighting the input cost crisis.
- [Congratulations to the 2026/2027 KY Corn scholarship winners!](https://kycorn.org/congratulations-to-the-2026-kycorn-scholarship-winners/) - KY Corn is awarding $7,000 toward the future of young people in agriculture.
- [USMCA Brings Trade Dollars to Kentucky](https://kycorn.org/usmca-brings-trade-dollars-to-kentucky/) - Over $300 million in trade has flowed through Kentucky under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
- [Farm Bill 2.0 passes the US House of Representatives, now on to the Senate](https://kycorn.org/farm-bill-passes-the-house-now-on-to-the-senate-2026/) - The U.S. House of Representatives has passed Farm Bill 2.0 in a 224-200 vote.
- [Students learn about corn at local Kentucky agricultural field day](https://kycorn.org/students-learn-about-corn-at-local-kentucky-agricultural-field-day/) - KY Corn educated 800+ students at the 2026 Gilkison Farms 4-H Agricultural Day.
- [A Decade of Conservation in Kentucky: How Kentucky Corn and PCM Are Putting Farmers First](https://kycorn.org/a-decade-of-conservation-in-kentucky-how-kentucky-corn-and-pcm-are-putting-farmers-first/) - KY Corn and Precision Conservation Management celebrate Earth Day 2026 and 10 years of conservation in Kentucky.
- [Farm Bureau Survey Reveals Real Impact of Fertilizer Availability and Price](https://kycorn.org/farm-bureau-survey-reveals-real-impact-of-fertilizer-availability-and-price/) - 70% of farmers can't afford all their fertilizer needed for the 2026 season, new American Farm Bureau Federation study finds.
- [Kentucky Field Crops News - February 2026](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-field-crops-news-february-2026/) - Here is the February 2026 issue of the University of Kentucky Field Crops News.
- [Kentucky Field Crops News - April 2026](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-field-crops-news-april-2026/) - The April 2026 issue of the University of Kentucky Field Crops News is available now! Read it here.
- [Timely Updates: Actions from the Administration on Ethanol](https://kycorn.org/actions-from-the-administration-on-ethanol/) - 2026 E15 emergency summer waiver issued, and RFS volume obligations released.
- [Farmer Bridge Program: How to apply, and what to know](https://kycorn.org/farmer-bridge-program-how-to-apply-and-what-to-know/) - The USDA Farmer Bridge Program is open for enrollment Feb. 23 - April 17. Learn how to apply today.
- [Attacking Input Costs on All Fronts](https://kycorn.org/attacking-input-costs-on-all-fronts/) - Here's how Kentucky corn farmers are fighting the input cost crisis.
- [Developing Situation: Futures Spike, Retail Catch-Up, and Farmer Fallout from Middle East Fertilizer Supply Squeeze](https://kycorn.org/futures-spike-retail-catchup-farmer-fallout/) - Three weeks into restricted global trade through the Strait of Hormuz, the corn industry has a clearer picture of how fertilizer markets are reacting.
- [KY Corn Farmers Advocate in Washington DC](https://kycorn.org/ky-corn-farmers-advocate-in-dc-spring-2026/) - Kentucky farmers worked together to advocate for improving the livelihoods of all Kentucky corn farmers.
- [NCGA Surveys Find Rising Alarm Over Fertilizer Costs and Availability, with Risks Escalating Into 2027](https://kycorn.org/surveys-show-rising-alarm-over-fertilizer-costs-and-availability-2026-2027/) - Recent surveys show that fertilizer anxieties among farmers are only climbing, and now include 2027 as well.
- [Schools gain greater flexibility to purchase local farm products after passage of Senate bill](https://kycorn.org/schools-gain-greater-flexibility-to-purchase-ky-ag-products/) - The bill allows Ky. school districts more flexibility in directly purchasing local agricultural products.
- [KYCGA joins letter to the President for farmer market-relief package](https://kycorn.org/potus-market-relief-letter-2026/) - NCGA signed a letter to the administration to consider America's farmers in the coming supplemental spending package.
- [USDA launches 'One Farmer, One File' initiative](https://kycorn.org/one-farmer-one-file-usda-launch/) - USDA launches new modernization changes. The “One Farmer, One File” initiative is part of a broad modernization effort to unify all FSA, NRCS and RMA systems.
- [Ears in Washington - March 2026](https://kycorn.org/ears-in-washington-march-2026/) - Lesly McNitt, VP of public policy at the National Corn Growers Association, talks about the International Year of the Woman Farmer.
- [Ears in Washington - December 2025](https://kycorn.org/ears-in-washington-dec-2025/) - Lesly McNitt, VP of public policy at the National Corn Growers Association, reflects on 2025 policy wins as 2026 approaches.
- [Ears in Washington - February 2026](https://kycorn.org/ears-in-washington-february-2026/) - Lesly McNitt, VP of public policy at the National Corn Growers Association, discusses the importance of USMCA and the need for its renewal.
- [Ears in Washington - January 2026](https://kycorn.org/ears-in-washington-january-2026/) - Lesly McNitt, VP of public policy at the National Corn Growers Association, talks about the legislative path to year-round E15.
- [Kentucky Field Crops News - March 2026](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-field-crops-news-march-2026/) - Here is the March 2026 issue of the University of Kentucky Field Crops News.
- [KYCGA joins national coalition calling on DOJ for transparency on fertilizer investigation](https://kycorn.org/doj-fertilizer-investigation-letter-2026/) - KYCGA calls on U.S. Attorney General Bondi and USDA Secretary Rollins for continued action on fertilizer pricing and market concentration investigation.
- [Kentucky Field Crops News - January 2026](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-field-crops-news-january-2026/) - Here is the January 2026 issue of the University of Kentucky Field Crops News.
- [Ray Allan Mackey honored with prestigious Hall of Distinguished Alumni award](https://kycorn.org/ray-allan-mackey-hall-of-distinguished-alumni/) - The Chairman of the KY Corn Promotion Council has been awarded the UK College of Ag Hall of Distinguished Alumni honor.
- [Commodity Classic 2026 Recap](https://kycorn.org/commodity-classic-2026/) - KY Corn interfaces with officials, shapes the future of corn, and connects with industry partners at Commodity Classic 2026.
- [USDA's Conservation Reserve Program opens for 2026 enrollment](https://kycorn.org/conservation-reserve-program-2026/) - Enrollment is now open for USDA Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).
- [2026 farm bill developments](https://kycorn.org/farm-bill-2-0-2026/) - New farm bill legislation might be on the horizon with a recent update from the House Agriculture Committee.
- [USMCA a powerful economic engine for rural America, report shows](https://kycorn.org/usmca-powerful-economic-engine-for-rural-america/) - Ag groups point to new analysis in call for renewal of the USMCA agreement.
- [Agricultural Coalition for USMCA calls for 2026 Agreement renewal](https://kycorn.org/ag-coalition-usmca-launch/) - KY Corn has joined forces with 40+ other farm and agricultural groups to launch the Agricultural Coalition for the Unites-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
- [Kentucky farmer leaders to serve on NCGA Input Cost Task Force](https://kycorn.org/ncga-input-cost-task-force/) - NCGA's Input Cost Task Force is sounding the alarm and effecting change on the harmful impacts of high farm input costs.
- [Applications now open for the 2025-2026 Bluegrass AgTech Challenge Grant](https://kycorn.org/bluegrass-agtech-challenge-grant-2026/) - Applications are due Feb. 15, 2026 for the Bluegrass Ag Tech Challenge Grant.
- [Radicle Growth launches The Radicle Corn Challenge Sponsored by US Corn Farmers to drive new demand for corn](https://kycorn.org/radicle-corn-challenge-2026/) - $1.75M Challenge invites global startups to develop new uses for corn across materials, chemicals, fuels, and emerging value chains.
- [Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Applicants for 2026](https://kycorn.org/2026-ky-leopold-conservation-award/) - Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award.
- [USMCA Renewal Vital for 2026](https://kycorn.org/usmca-renewal-vital-for-2026/) - As we look toward 2026, USMCA is one of the main priorities for KY Corn to aid our Kentucky corn farmers.
- [Year-round E15 Remains Priority](https://kycorn.org/year-round-e15-remains-priority/) - As we look toward 2026, E15 is one of the main priorities for KY Corn to aid our Kentucky corn farmers.
- [Kentucky Field Crops News - November 2025](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-field-crops-news-november-2025/) - Here is the November 2025 issue of the University of Kentucky Field Crops News.
- [Kentucky Field Crops News - October 2025](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-field-crops-news-october-2025/) - Here is the October 2025 issue of the University of Kentucky Field Crops News.
- [Kentucky Field Crops News - September 2025](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-field-crops-news-september-2025/) - Here is the September 2025 issue of the University of Kentucky Field Crops News.
- [Kentucky Field Crops News - August 2025](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-field-crops-news-august-2025/) - Here is the August 2025 issue of the University of Kentucky Field Crops News.
- [Results for 2025 Kentucky Extension Corn Yield Contest Announced](https://kycorn.org/2025-ky-extension-yield-contest-results/) - The results of the 2025 Kentucky Extension Yield Contest were announced the week of December 19. Congratulations to all the winners!
- [Kentucky Field Crops News - December 2025](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-field-crops-news-december-2025/) - Here is the December 2025 issue of the University of Kentucky Field Crops News.
- [2025 NCGA Yield Contest Winners Announced](https://kycorn.org/2025-ncga-yield-contest-winners-announced/) - The results of the 2025 National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Yield Contest were announced Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. NCGA received almost 7,800 entries for their Yield Contest, representing 47 states, with 60 entries from Kentucky. 2025 marked the 61st year of the contest.
- [Camryn Manion hired as new Communications Director](https://kycorn.org/camryn-manion-hired-as-new-communications-director/) - The Kentucky Corn Growers Association (KYCGA) and Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association (KYSGGA) are proud to announce Camryn Manion as the new Communications Director for the organizations.
- [What a Government Shutdown Means for Farmers](https://kycorn.org/what-a-government-shutdown-means-for-farmers/) - The federal government shut down this week, and farmers are bracing for the ripple effects on their fields, finances, and futures. Government programs through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), such as crop insurance and sustainable practice programs, can hurt farmers when not operating, especially during harvest season.
- [Corn Grower Advocacy Drives Science-Based Wins in MAHA Commission Report](https://kycorn.org/corn-grower-advocacy-drives-science-based-wins-in-maha-commission-report/) - Corn growers played a pivotal role in pushing the MAHA Commission to revise its pesticide recommendations, ensuring glyphosate and atrazine remain available for safe, effective use. A win for science-based policy and grower advocacy.
- [Kentucky Corn Harvest Brings Abundance While Advocacy Supports Farmers](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-corn-harvest-brings-abundance-while-advocacy-supports-farmers/) - Combines are rolling across Kentucky as farmers bring in this year’s corn crop, part of what is expected to be a record 16.7 billion bushels nationwide. Harvest is always a season of pride, when farm families see the results of months of planning and resilience. Across the Commonwealth, golden fields mark the culmination of hard work that sustains rural communities and the state’s economy.
- [KY Corn Announces New CORE Class](https://kycorn.org/ky-corn-announces-new-core-class/) - Kentucky Corn is proud to announce the newest class of participants in the CORE Farmer Program, a two-year intensive experience designed to build a peer network, sharpen agronomic knowledge and business skills, and strengthen the future of Kentucky agriculture.
- [A Financial Crisis for Farmers](https://kycorn.org/financial-crisis-for-farmers/) - U.S. corn farmers face steep financial losses despite a record harvest. Kentucky Corn and NCGA urge Congress to boost demand through year-round E15 and expanded trade with nations like India and Vietnam.
- [The Power of Farmer Voices: New MAHA Commission Report is Much Improved for Agriculture](https://kycorn.org/the-power-of-farmer-voices-new-maha-commission-report-is-much-improved-for-agriculture/) - When draft recommendations from the MAHA Commission threatened farmer access to vital crop protection tools, corn growers mobilized. Through persistent advocacy, corn growers successfully helped shape a final report that respects science, supports pesticide use under EPA authority, and recognizes the role of precision agriculture. This outcome highlights the powerful impact of farmer voices in policy decisions.
- [Corn Growers Defend Ethanol, Push for Year-Round E15 Access](https://kycorn.org/corn-growers-defend-ethanol-push-for-year-round-e15-access/) - NCGA ramps up communications in support of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025. CEO Neil Caskey defends ethanol and the farm economy in national media, calling for year-round E15 access to support U.S. farmers and lower fuel costs.
- [American Craft Spirits Association Announces 2025 Heartland Whiskey Competition’s Four Farmer-Distiller Awards in Three Categories](https://kycorn.org/american-craft-spirits-association-announces-2025-heartland-whiskey-competitions-four-farmer-distiller-awards-in-three-categories/) - CHICAGO, IL (August 19, 2025) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) today announced the recipients of the Farmer-Distiller program of the 2025 Heartland Whiskey Competition. Starlight Distillery in Borden, Indiana, claimed the prestigious Top Farmer-Distiller award—the competition's most challenging honor, determined by the highest average score across three judged spirits from a single qualifying distillery. To qualify as a farmer-distiller, participants must both own a distillery and operate a working farm.
- [Reflections on Birth of Renewable Fuel Standard Offer Direction for Advocates](https://kycorn.org/reflections-on-birth-of-renewable-fuel-standard-offer-direction-for-advocates/) - Twenty years ago this month, the president signed into law the Energy Policy Act of 2005 establishing the Renewable Fuel Standard, a development that reshaped the rural economy and provided immeasurable benefits to people across the country.
- [As Renewable Fuel Standard Turns 20, Corn Growers Celebrate](https://kycorn.org/as-renewable-fuel-standard-turns-20-corn-growers-celebrate/) - The Renewable Fuel Standard turns 20 today and a celebration is underway in recognition of the monumental contributions the law has made in American life.
- [U.S. Grains Council Transitions To U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council; Maintaining 65 Years Of Brand Equity](https://kycorn.org/u-s-grains-council-transitions-to-u-s-grains-bioproducts-council-maintaining-65-years-of-brand-equity/) - GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Friday morning at the 65th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting, U.S. Grains Council members voted and passed an organizational name amendment to change from the U.S. Grains Council to the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC).
- [Corn is not making your days more humid](https://kycorn.org/corn-is-not-making-your-days-more-humid/) - When it gets very hot and very humid, people see the fields of tall, green corn and point the finger at these fields. Corn is not making your days more humid unless you are walking in corn fields all day.
- [Kentucky Corn Growers Take Grower Voices to Capitol Hill](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-corn-growers-take-grower-voices-to-capitol-hill/) - Kentucky corn growers traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to participate in the National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Corn Congress and ensure the voices of farmers from the Commonwealth were heard loud and clear on Capitol Hill. These farmer-leaders spent their week away from the farm not for themselves—but to represent you. Their goal: to keep the priorities and challenges of Kentucky’s corn growers front and center in critical national policy conversations.
- [Brandon Hunt Elected to NCGA Board, Becomes First Kentuckian to Serve](https://kycorn.org/brandon-hunt-elected-to-ncga-board-becomes-first-kentuckian-to-serve/) - The Kentucky Corn Growers Association is proud to announce that Brandon Hunt of Herndon, Kentucky, has been elected to the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Board of Directors. Hunt’s election marks a historic milestone as the first Kentucky farmer to serve on the national board.
- [Kentucky Field Crops News - July](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-field-crops-news-july/) - Here is the latest issue of the Kentucky Field Crops News. This newsletter is brought to you by members of the UK Wheat Science Group and the UK Grain Crops Group.
- [Corn Growers Need to Make Their Voices Heard on Policy Priorities](https://kycorn.org/corn-growers-need-to-make-their-voices-heard-on-policy-priorities/) - We may be faced with extreme heat in Washington as a heat dome hovers above the city during these first weeks of July, but the weather is not slowing the work of Congress or our corn grower leaders.
- [Kentucky Farmers and Industry Stakeholders Host Japanese Corn Buyers](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-farmers-and-industry-stakeholders-host-japanese-corn-buyers/) - KY Corn partnered with the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) to host buyers from Japanese starch milling companies who were interested in understanding American farmers’ efforts to decarbonize the corn they import. Our goal was to connect the values of Kentucky farmers and partnerships with end-users of Kentucky grown corn with their expectations to build and retain strong demand for grain commodities grown here in the USA.
- [New Study Shows Corn Farming is a Major Engine for U.S. Economy](https://kycorn.org/new-study-shows-corn-farming-is-a-major-engine-for-u-s-economy/) - The United States is the world’s largest producer and exporter of corn, and corn farmers are bolstering the U.S. economy and building strong communities, according to a new study released by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). Corn grower leaders say they could make an even bigger contribution to the U.S. economy through increased sales of ethanol and the cultivation of new foreign markets.
- [Kentucky Field Crops News - June](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-field-crops-news-june/) - Here is the latest issue of the Kentucky Field Crops News. This newsletter is brought to you by members of the UK Wheat Science Group and the UK Grain Crops Group.
- [New Study: Ethanol Saves U.S. Drivers Over $50 Billion Each Year](https://kycorn.org/new-study-ethanol-saves-u-s-drivers-over-50-billion-each-year/) - With a Middle East crisis once again roiling global oil markets, a new report shows that American-made ethanol keeps gasoline prices down—saving drivers well over $50 billion each year, or 39 cents per gallon.
- [RFA Applauds Inclusion of E15 Funding in Final California Budget](https://kycorn.org/rfa-applauds-inclusion-of-e15-funding-in-final-california-budget/) - The Renewable Fuels Association today welcomed California’s inclusion of funding for E15 approval in the state’s newly enacted 2025–2026 budget. Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday, the budget allocates dedicated resources to fund the rulemaking process needed to make E15 a legal fuel. E15 is a gasoline blend containing 15 percent ethanol.
- [Protecting Public Health Requires Science-Based Regulation, Not Just a MAHA Moment](https://kycorn.org/protecting-public-health-requires-science-based-regulation-not-just-a-maha-moment/) - The heat and sun over the next few days will send a lot of corn to tassel and will help younger corn reach rapid growth. All of the corn that had looked pale and yellow during those storms will reach a deep green color by Monday, June 23, 2025, as long as it has adequate nutrients and good roots. Corn that was shin-high this week will be waist-high or taller next week. Corn that was shoulder high this week will tassel by next Friday.
- [Corn across Kentucky will jump over the next week and we’ll find out if we need to pay for any planting sins](https://kycorn.org/corn-across-kentucky-will-jump-over-the-next-week-and-well-find-out-if-we-need-to-pay-for-any-planting-sins/) - The heat and sun over the next few days will send a lot of corn to tassel and will help younger corn reach rapid growth. All of the corn that had looked pale and yellow during those storms will reach a deep green color by Monday, June 23, 2025, as long as it has adequate nutrients and good roots. Corn that was shin-high this week will be waist-high or taller next week. Corn that was shoulder high this week will tassel by next Friday.
- [Top Biotech Leaders to Judge Consider Corn Challenge V](https://kycorn.org/top-biotech-leaders-to-judge-consider-corn-challenge-v/) - The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is pleased to announce that industrial biotech luminaries Drs. Doug Cameron and Chris Guske will be judges for Consider Corn Challenge V. Cameron and Guske have been instrumental in discovery, development, scale-up, financing and on-going management of numerous biotech technologies. Their participation as judges brings decades of expertise in identifying and commercializing successful products to the Consider Corn Challenge V winner selection process.
- [KY Corn Investing In New Uses](https://kycorn.org/companies-receive-investment-through-the-radicle-corn-value-chain-challenge/) - Radicle Growth, Kentucky Corn, and other supporting corn associations are thrilled to announce investments in two companies identified through the Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge, sponsored by US Corn Farmers.
- [KY Corn Supports the Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative](https://kycorn.org/ky-corn-supports-the-kentucky-farmland-transition-initiative/) - In April 2024, the Kentucky Farm Bureau launched the Kentucky Farmland in Transition Initiative to support farmers and landowners in preserving Kentucky farmland for active agricultural use. As a proud supporter, KY Corn acknowledges the urgency of this effort—over the past 20 years, Kentucky has lost 17,000 farms and 1.4 million acres of farmland.
- [Defending the Tools That Grow Kentucky Corn](https://kycorn.org/defending-the-tools-that-grow-kentucky-corn/) - A recent report by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission raised alarm about the use of pesticides, namely atrazine and glyphosate. While garnering media attention, these claims overlook decades of sound science and the practical realities Kentucky farmers face in growing safe, sustainable, and affordable food.
- [NCGA Comments on House Budget Reconciliation Legislation](https://kycorn.org/ncga-comments-on-house-budget-reconciliation-legislation/) - The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) praised the passage of key tax extensions, championed by the organization, which passed the House Committee on Ways and Means as part of the budget reconciliation process.
- [Triazine Network Statement on MAHA Commission Report](https://kycorn.org/triazine-network-statement-on-maha-commission-report/) - The assertion in the MAHA Commission’s report that pesticides such as atrazine are responsible for childhood illness is irresponsible, inaccurate, and is not backed by credible scientific data, according to the Triazine Network, a coalition of agriculture groups involved in the regulation of the triazine herbicides including atrazine. The report as presented creates threatening, groundless fears, and unfairly casts doubt on the integrity of the federal pesticidal review process. Several of the agriculture organizations involved with the Triazine Network released statements on the MAHA Commission report questioning the inclusion of highly regulated crop protection tools.
- [KY Corn Responds to MAHA Report to Defend Safe Use of Pesticides](https://kycorn.org/ky-corn-responds-to-maha-report-to-defend-safe-use-of-pesticides/) - The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission today released its long-awaited report, which denigrates the safety of key pesticides used by corn growers and other farmers. In response, the Kentucky Corn Growers Association released the following statements:
- [Statement from Farmers of Major U.S. Agriculture Groups on Pending MAHA Report](https://kycorn.org/statement-from-farmers-of-major-u-s-agriculture-groups-on-pending-maha-report/) - May 19, 2025. Washington, D.C. - The Make America Healthy Commission is expected to soon release a report that will have significant bearing on America’s farmers, producers and ranchers, and the public’s trust in our food system. In anticipation, the American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, International Fresh Produce Association, and in turn, the farmers these groups represent, are imploring the administration to consider the consequences of this MAHA Commission report before it is finalized.
- [Corn Grower Advocates Push to Open New Foreign Markets](https://kycorn.org/corn-grower-advocates-push-to-open-new-foreign-markets/) - Tariffs have been the talk of the town in Washington over the last several weeks and their impact on the corn economy is an issue my team and I have been concerned about as our farmers face high input costs and lower corn prices. But President Donald Trump’s laser focus on trade has also created opportunities for new trade deals that may open new markets that can benefit farmers and rural America.
- [New Support for Kentucky Farmers Aims to Boost Profitability Through Conservation](https://kycorn.org/new-support-for-kentucky-farmers-aims-to-boost-profitability-through-conservation/) - LEXINGTON, KY (May 12, 2025) – Precision Conservation Management (PCM), in partnership with the Kentucky Corn Growers Association (KY Corn), is excited to announce its expansion into the Bourbon Region of central Kentucky, bringing new opportunities for corn, soybean, and small grain producers to improve profitability while implementing proven conservation practices.
- [KY Corn Expresses Support for UK Trade Agreement](https://kycorn.org/ky-corn-expresses-support-for-uk-trade-agreement/) - KY Corn supports the new bilateral trade agreement with the United Kingdom (UK) that increases access for agricultural products, including ethanol. The agreement was announced by President Donald Trump at a morning press conference at the White House.
- [KY Corn and NCGA Encourage Trump to Include Corn in Bilateral Trade Agreement with India](https://kycorn.org/ncga-encourages-trump-to-include-corn-in-bilateral-trade-agreement-with-india/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 8, 2025 – The president of the National Corn Growers Association said today that his organization fully supports the Trump administration’s effort to forge a new trade relationship with India, and corn growers urge the administration to include corn and corn co-products, such as ethanol and its byproducts, in any final agreement with the South Asian country.
- [Kentucky Corn Drives Corn Demand Through USGC Partnership](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-corn-drives-corn-demand-through-usgc-partnership/) - KY Corn strategically utilizes Kentucky corn checkoff funding to enable many U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC) global success stories. By connecting Kentucky-grown corn to international markets, the USGC helps create valuable opportunities for farmers.
- [NCGA Launches New Phase of Consider Corn Challenge](https://kycorn.org/ncga-launches-new-phase-of-consider-corn-challenge/) - The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is launching its fifth iteration of Consider Corn Challenge, a contest in which participants can submit proposals for new uses of field corn that have quantifiable market demand.
- [Kentucky Corn Sponsors Heartland Whiskey Competition](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-corn-sponsors-heartland-whiskey-competition/) - 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.
- [KY Corn Welcomes New NCGA Policy Director ](https://kycorn.org/ky-corn-welcomes-new-ncga-policy-director/) - Hope Springs Eternal: Seizing Opportunities in a Complex Political Environment By Lesly Weber McNitt It is my privilege to rejoin NCGA as growers are putting a new corn crop in the ground and Washington is adjusting to a new normal. So, regardless of whether you’re in a tractor cab or behind a desk in Washington, It is my privilege to rejoin NCGA as growers are putting a new corn crop in the ground and Washington is adjusting to a new normal. 
- [NCGA Statement on Tariff Pause](https://kycorn.org/ncga-statement-on-tariff-pause/) - President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he was placing a 90-day pause on all reciprocal tariffs, with the exception of China. In response to this development, Illinois farmer and NCGA President Kenneth Hartman Jr. released the following statement:
- [KY Corn Growers Association Joins KFB In Supporting the Protecting American Farmlands Act Introduced Today By Senator McConnell](https://kycorn.org/ky-corn-growers-association-joins-kfb-in-supporting-the-protecting-american-farmlands-act-introduced-today-by-senator-mcconnell/) - The Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative (KFTI) Network, a coalition of Kentucky agricultural organizations and institutions committed to preserving farmland for active farmers, has officially endorsed the Protecting American Farmlands Act introduced by U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell.
- [Kentucky Corn Laid the Foundation for U.S.-Vietnam Ethanol MOU](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-corn-laid-the-foundation-for-u-s-vietnam-ethanol-mou/) - U.S. ethanol leaders recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Petrolimex, the largest petroleum distributer in Vietnam.
- [USDA Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP)](https://kycorn.org/usda-emergency-commodity-assistance-program-ecap/) - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. This funding aims to support growers facing multiple years of low crop prices combined with high input costs.
- [Kentucky Corn and Small Grain Growers Submit Recommendations to USDA on Climate Smart Agriculture Guidelines](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-corn-and-small-grain-growers-submit-recommendations-to-usda-on-climate-smart-agriculture-guidelines/) - The Kentucky Corn Growers Association (KYCGA) and the Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association (KYSGGA) submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Energy and Environmental Policy.
- [Kentucky High School Crop Scouting Competition registration open through April 10](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-high-school-crop-scouting-competition-registration-open-through-april-10/) - PRINCETON, Ky.—The University of Kentucky is excited to announce its annual High School Crop Scouting Competition, a career-focused contest for students interested in production agriculture.
- [Kentucky Corn Growers Association Amplifies the Call for Year-Round E15](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-corn-growers-association-amplifies-the-call-for-year-round-e15/) - 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 brought to the House and Senate again, with Congressman Comer as a co-signer. Following the
- [Italian Ryegrass Control Field Tour Slated for March 27](https://kycorn.org/italian-ryegrass-control-field-tour-slated-for-march-27/) - Held at Caldwell County Extension Office By: Jason Travis, University of Kentucky Research and Education Center PRINCETON, Ky. — For a second consecutive year, the University of Kentucky will host the Italian Ryegrass Control Field Tour. Presented by Dr. Travis Legleiter, UK Extension Associate Professor – Weed Science, this year’s tour will take place Thursday, - PRINCETON, Ky. — For a second consecutive year, the University of Kentucky will host the Italian Ryegrass Control Field Tour. Presented by Dr. Travis Legleiter, UK Extension Associate Professor – Weed Science, this year’s tour will take place Thursday, March 27, 2025.
- [Kentucky Corn Growers Association Works with NCGA to Monitor Tariffs](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-corn-growers-association-partners-with-ncga-to-monitor-tariffs/) - 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:
- [‘Pearls of wisdom’: Hardin County farmer receives 2025 UK Grain Crops Science Service Award](https://kycorn.org/pearls-of-wisdom-hardin-county-farmer-receives-2025-uk-grain-crops-science-service-award/) - Lexington, Ky.— The University of Kentucky Grain Crops Science Group is pleased to announce Hardin County farmer Richard Preston as the 2025 UK Grain Crops Science Service Award recipient. Previously known as the UK Wheat Science Service Award, the award recognizes individuals who have significantly contributed to the success and effectiveness of UK Grain Crops research and was presented to Preston at the recent UK Winter Wheat Meeting at the Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville.
- [White House Actions Every Kentucky Corn Farmer Should Know](https://kycorn.org/white-house-actions-every-kentucky-corn-farmer-should-know/) - 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 ensuring year-round access to fuels containing up to 15 percent ethanol, commonly known as E15. The proposed bill, called the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, aims to remove the summer restrictions on E15 sales.
- [Keeping Kentucky Farmers Informed on Tariffs and Global Market Access](https://kycorn.org/keeping-kentucky-farmers-informed-on-tariffs-and-global-market-access/) - 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. I am thinking a lot about change as I prepare to leave my current position at the National Corn Growers Association. I thoroughly enjoyed leading NCGA’s public policy efforts and could easily stay in this job for the rest of my career. But I realize change is necessary if we are to learn, grow and expand our horizons.
- [Reflecting on Change](https://kycorn.org/reflecting-on-change/) - Change is hard. Change is scary. We are reminded at different periods in our lives – sometimes happily, other times painfully – that for everything there is a season and a time to every purpose. I am thinking a lot about change as I prepare to leave my current position at the National Corn Growers Association. I thoroughly enjoyed leading NCGA’s public policy efforts and could easily stay in this job for the rest of my career. But I realize change is necessary if we are to learn, grow and expand our horizons.
- [NEW GRANT FUNDING TO EXPAND CONSERVATION SUPPORT FOR KENTUCKY CORN GROWERS](https://kycorn.org/new-grant-funding-to-expand-conservation-support-for-kentucky-corn-growers/) - 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 regenerative agriculture practices. This grant is part of the $14.7 million NFWF awarded nationwide to advance soil health and improve water quality on working lands.
- [KyCorn Presents Check for UK Grain and Forage Center of Excellence at Field Day](https://kycorn.org/2018-7-24-kycorn-presents-check-for-uk-grain-and-forage-center-of-excellence-at-field-day/) - KyCorn farmer leaders presented the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment a check for $64,000 today to support the Grain and Forage Center for Excellence.
- [Corn Management in Kentucky Extension Publication Updated](https://kycorn.org/2022-12-20-corn-management-in-kentucky-extension-publication-updated/) - See the latest version of ID-139 published by the University of Kentucky.
- [U.S. Red Meat Exports Remain Strong Despite COVID-19](https://kycorn.org/2020-5-11-us-red-meat-exports-remain-strong-despite-covid-19/) - Demand for high-quality red meat from the U.S. remained strong in the first quarter of 2020, despite CoVID-19-related disruptions in export markets. Through March, U.S. exports of both pork and beef were on a record pace and accounted for a growing share of U.S. production, even with record production levels.
- [Corn Growers Win Trade Dispute Against Mexico: How We Got Here](https://kycorn.org/corn-growers-win-trade-dispute-against-mexico/) - 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 framework.
- [Following USGC Engagement, South Africa Buys U.S. Sorghum, Open To U.S. Corn](https://kycorn.org/2017-12-4-following-usgc-engagement-south-africa-buys-us-sorghum-open-to-us-corn/) - New engagement by U.S. Grains Council (USGC) staff and members in South Africa over the past year has helped achieve export victories there, with recent sales of U.S. sorghum and biotechnology trait approvals that will allow imports of U.S. corn.
- [Op-Ed: NAFTA Concerns Show Why Farmers Must Pay Attention To Trade](https://kycorn.org/2017-4-28-op-ed-nafta-concerns-show-why-farmers-must-pay-attention-to-trade/) - Mexico is our largest corn export market, taking 524.4 million bushels (13.3 million metric tons) of corn worth $2.5 billion last marketing year, in addition to 23.86 million bushels (606,127 metric tons) of sorghum.
- [KyCorn Partnership with US Grains Council Grows Exports](https://kycorn.org/2018-1-23-kycorn-partnership-with-us-grains-council-grows-exports/) - With the productivity of U.S. agriculture growing faster than domestic demand, U.S. farmers and agricultural firms rely heavily on export markets to sustain prices and revenues. And while most of the corn produced in Kentucky stays in the state to be processed for feed, bourbon, food, or ethanol, exports are still a critical factor in the economic success of Kentucky’s corn farmers.
- [China Purchases US Corn](https://kycorn.org/2019-3-25-china-purchases-us-corn/) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service announced Friday, March 22 an export sale of 300,000 metric tons of U.S. corn to China.
- [2019/2020 Corn Export Cargo Quality Report Released And Promoted Virtually](https://kycorn.org/2020-4-24-20192020-corn-export-cargo-quality-report-released-and-promoted-virtually/) - The 2019/2020 U.S. corn crop faced many challenges, including late planting, delayed maturation and late harvests. Even with these challenges, data compiled in the U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC’s) indicate the majority of the crop - 71.2 percent of samples tested - still had a test weight at or above the limit for U.S. No. 1 grade corn, indicating good quality and demonstrating the resiliency and reliability of the United States as a global grain supplier.
- [China’s Corn Appetite Fuels Record Sales,  A Boost For Farmers](https://kycorn.org/2021-2-25-chinas-corn-appetite-fuels-record-sales-a-boost-for-farmers/) - The U.S. has booked sales of 17.72 MMT (697 million bushels) of corn to China as of Feb. 11, 2021, versus a mere 61,000 tons (2.4 million bushels) at the same time last year – a dramatic turn of events for both the corn markets and the U.S.-China ag trading relationship.
- [Chinese Agriculture Officials Visit with Kentucky Grain Producers and End Users](https://kycorn.org/2022-3-14-chinese-agriculture-officials-visit-with-kentucky-grain-producers-and-end-users/) - KyCorn and the Tennessee Corn Growers hosted a China Embassy team earlier this month to facilitate conversation about American grain production, transportation, and end use. The trade mission was accompanied by the U.S. Grains Council.
- [UK Grain and Forage Center of Excellence Moving Forward](https://kycorn.org/2017-7-11-uk-grain-and-forage-center-of-excellence-moving-forward/) - Plans to construct the Grain and Forage Center of Excellence are full steam ahead a year after the University of Kentucky received a $15 million grant from the Kentucky Agriculture Development Board and land purchase assistance from KyCorn.
- [Dissolving the Soil Fragipan could Grow Kentucky Farmer Income by $0.5 Billion Annually](https://kycorn.org/2017-10-20-dissolving-the-soil-fragipan-could-grow-kentucky-farmer-income-by-05-billion-annually/) - The fragipan is present in about 2.7 million acres of Kentucky soils and about 50 million acres in the U.S. Fragipan soils reduce yields of crops for 2 reasons: 1) limited water holding capacity due to limited soil depth 2) water saturated soil conditions during wet periods.
- [The Economic Value of Applying Fall Poultry Litter](https://kycorn.org/2017-11-28-the-economic-value-of-applying-fall-poultry-litter/) - Spring application of poultry litter is ideal for maximizing the economic value of poultry litter but faces challenges that include wet soil conditions, lack of time to spread litter near planting, and availability of poultry litter in the spring. Therefore, it is a common practice in Kentucky to apply poultry litter in the fall.
- [Kentucky Agronomists Attend Inaugural Corn Ideation Conference](https://kycorn.org/2018-4-5-kentucky-agronomists-attend-inaugural-corn-ideation-conference/) - We are very thankful for KyCorn's sponsorship of two researchers to attend this workshop," Lee said. "I was pleased to interact with so many researchers and scientists across the country involved in researching corn.
- [Farmers Play Key Role in On-Farm Research Through KyCorn-UKAg Partnerships](https://kycorn.org/2018-6-15-farmers-play-key-role-in-on-farm-research-through-kycorn-ukag-partnerships/) - Some of our most impactful field research over the years occurs when a farmer asks a question and we figure out how to conduct the trials,” said Dr. Chad Lee, Extension Professor and Director of the Grain and Forage Center of Excellence.
- [UK Fragipan Research Team Solves Significant Yield-Reduction Issue](https://kycorn.org/2018-10-5-uk-fragipan-research-team-solves-significant-yield-reduction-issue/) - Several University of Kentucky soil scientists, an economist, a forage specialist, and other experts gathered in Princeton on October 3 to share findings from research that looked at getting rid of an issue for many western Kentucky farmers, the fragipan. This is research KyCorn has been supporting for many years.
- [2018 Kentucky Corn Variety Trial Results Available](https://kycorn.org/2018-10-15-2018-kentucky-corn-variety-trial-results-available/) - View the latest results from the Kentucky Corn Variety Testing trials.
- [Research Report: Effect of in-furrow fungicides on corn seedling diseases and yield](https://kycorn.org/2019-5-15-research-report-effect-of-in-furrow-fungicides-on-corn-seedling-diseases-and-yield/) - First year of research shows that farmers who do not have a history of seedling disease may not need in-furrow fungicides, even when planting into cool, wet conditions.
- [Research Report: Impact of fungicide timing on standability and southern rust management in Kentucky corn](https://kycorn.org/2019-6-14-research-report-impact-of-fungicide-timing-on-standability-and-southern-rust-management-in-kentucky-corn/) - Research shows farmers can see the greatest benefit for foliar disease control AND have the greatest chance of improving standability in corn when fungicides are applied at VT.
- [KyCorn Sees Research Investments in Action at UK Field Day](https://kycorn.org/2019-7-24-kycorn-sees-research-investments-in-action-at-uk-field-day/) - Several hundred growers were in attendance for the UK Corn, Soybean, and Tobacco Field Day held July 23, at the Research and Education Center in Princeton.
- [UK Celebrates Opening of Grain and Forage Center of Excellence](https://kycorn.org/2019-9-20-uk-celebrates-opening-of-grain-and-forage-center-of-excellence/) - University of Kentucky researchers, Kentucky farmers and stakeholders celebrated the official opening of UK’s Grain and Forage Center of Excellence, a facility committed to moving the state’s and surrounding region’s agricultural community forward.
- [RESEARCH: Determining the Profitability of Growing Premium Corn Varieties in Kentucky](https://kycorn.org/2021-3-24-research-determining-the-profitability-of-growing-premium-corn-varieties-in-kentucky/) - Across Kentucky, we have seen the rapid expansion in of the staple spirit of Kentucky, bourbon, resulting in increased production capacity and new distilleries entering the market. This expansion provides opportunities for corn producers to supply this market and provide distilleries with locally sourced inputs.
- [Proper grain bin management saves lives](https://kycorn.org/2020-4-9-proper-grain-bin-management-saves-lives/) - This spring, grain producers across the Midwest, including those in pockets of Kentucky, are dealing with grain quality issues in storage bins that are causing problems during unloading.
- [Kentucky Pollinator Protection App](https://kycorn.org/2021-3-2-kentucky-pollinator-protection-app/) - The Pollinator Protection mapping program is now available to beekeepers and pesticide applicators.
- [2021 UK Corn Science Research Report](https://kycorn.org/2022-4-14-2021-uk-corn-science-research-report/) - Read the latest University of Kentucky Corn Science Research Report
- [Wrapping Up World Trade Month:  #AgExportsCount for Profitability](https://kycorn.org/2017-5-30-wrapping-up-world-trade-month-agexportscount-for-profitability/) - Leadership and staff of corn, trade, and commodity groups have focused a tremendous amount of energy this month--May is World Trade Month--telling the administration and public the impact agricultural trade has on the US economy. It could not have come at a better time.
- [Corn Growers Applaud Trump For Dedication To Infrastructure](https://kycorn.org/2017-6-12-corn-growers-applaud-trump-for-dedication-to-infrastructure/) - Corn growers applauded President Trump’s recent pledge to make rebuilding America’s infrastructure a national priority and committed to work with his Administration on the issue.
- [Why Trade Matters to Kentucky's Ag Economy](https://kycorn.org/2017-7-12-why-trade-matters-to-kentuckys-ag-economy/) - At the end of the day, a bushel of corn that leaves the U.S. for a foreign marketplace is a bushel of corn that adds value to the corn we grow and process right here in Kentucky," said Philip McCoun, Shelbyville farmer and chairman of the Kentucky Corn Promotion Council.
- [KyCorn 2018 Farm Bill Listening Sessions Determine Farmer Priorities](https://kycorn.org/2017-12-15-kycorn-2018-farm-bill-listening-sessions-determines-farmer-priorities/) - KyCorn, with assistance from the National Corn Growers Association, recently held four listening sessions across central and western Kentucky to gather corn farmer input on the next Farm Bill. More than 200 farmers and interested individuals attended.
- [Corn Growers Statement on USDA Trade Aid](https://kycorn.org/2018-7-26-corn-growers-statement-on-usda-trade-aid/) - The fine print will be important. We know the package won’t make farmers whole but look forward to working with USDA on the details and implementation of this plan.
- [ARMS Data will Help Facilitate Farm Bill Discussions](https://kycorn.org/2018-8-29-arms-data-will-help-facilitate-farm-bill-discussions/) - NASS will soon start conducting the Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS) Phase II for corn and soybeans. The surveys are similar to ones conducted last year for 2016 crops.
- [Corn Growers Call for More Equitable Trade Relief](https://kycorn.org/2018-11-20-corn-growers-call-for-more-equitable-trade-relief/) - National Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp today urged U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to consider changes to the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) ahead of the second round of payments.
- [Corn Growers Pleased by USDA Issuing Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard Labeling Rule](https://kycorn.org/2018-12-20-corn-growers-pleased-by-usda-issuing-bioengineered-food-disclosure-standard-labeling-rule/) - Key agricultural and farm groups today praised the USDA's public release of the final rule implementing the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard.
- [NCGA Provides Comments on Farm Bill's Trade Programs](https://kycorn.org/2019-3-28-ncga-provides-comments-on-farm-bills-trade-programs/) - NCGA encouraged USDA to consult closely with both Congress and agriculture stakeholders to ensure the positive changes to the Market Access Program (MAP) and the Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program are implemented as Congress intended.
- [NCGA Provides Trade Aid Recommendations to USDA](https://kycorn.org/2019-5-17-ncga-provides-trade-aid-recommendations-to-usda/) - The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today provided the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with recommendations outlining both short and long-term actions that would provide assistance to farmers facing losses due, in part, to the most recent tariff increases and prolonged trade dispute with China.
- [NOW IS THE TIME: Contact Congress about how trade affects your livelihood](https://kycorn.org/2019-8-13-now-is-the-time-contact-congress-about-how-trade-affects-your-livelihood/) - It is critical that our members reach out to their legislators now to help get this bill across the finish line,” said Mark Roberts, president of the Kentucky Corn Growers Association and farmer from Henry County. “This is an all hands on deck moment for this issue.”
- [EPA Announces Interim Decision on Crucial Crop Protection Tools](https://kycorn.org/2020-9-21-epa-announces-interim-decision-on-crucial-crop-protection-tools/) - Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a long-awaited interim decision regarding the reregistration of the triazines: atrazine, propazine, and simazine. After years of research and public comments from the agriculture community, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler declared these fundamental crop management tools safe for continued use in controlling resilient weeds.
- [As U.S. Court of International Trade Says It Will Review Amicus Brief on Fertilizer Tariffs, Farmers Call on Companies to Withdraw Petitions for Levies](https://kycorn.org/2021-11-30-as-us-court-of-international-trade-says-it-will-review-amicus-brief-on-fertilizer-tariffs-farmers-call-on-companies-to-withdraw-petitions-for-levies/) - The U.S. Court of International Trade this week said that it will review an namicus brief submitted by the National Corn Growers Association and other ag groups in a case it’s considering on tariffs of phosphorous fertilizers imported from outside the country.
- [Alarming surprises surface in EPA's Atrazine proposal](https://kycorn.org/2022-7-26-alarming-surprises-surface-in-epas-atrazine-proposal/) - When EPA announced its June 30 proposed rule on atrazine, farmers took immediate notice of EPA’s ultra-low level for atrazine. After examining the extensive documentation posted to the docket, the scenario has gone from bad to worse.
- [Anthem of Kentucky Revises Eligibility Guidelines for KyCorn Group Health Plans](https://kycorn.org/2017-12-6-anthem-of-kentucky-revises-eligibility-guidelines-for-kycorn-group-health-plans/) - Anthem of Kentucky recently made changes to its association group health plans to allow greater eligibility and options for KyCorn members.
- [New Membership Program Grows Investment in UK Grain and Forage Center of Excellence](https://kycorn.org/2018-2-16-new-membership-program-grows-investment-in-uk-grain-and-forage-center-of-excellence/) - Members of the Kentucky Corn Growers Association last month developed a new membership program and ratified a member option that allows farmers to directly participate in the development of the UK Grain and Forage Center of Excellence. The new membership option was named the UKAg Benefactor Lifetime Membership.
- [A Discounted Holiday Treat for Corn Grower Members](https://kycorn.org/2020-12-11-a-discounted-holiday-treat-for-corn-grower-members/) - Members receive a 12% discount on the purchase of Cabela’s gift cards. Cabela’s cards can be used for shopping online or at one of their massive retail locations.
- [From Marketing to Meals](https://kycorn.org/2018-9-17-from-marketing-to-meals/) - Low-income Scott Countians now have a more abundant supply of food thanks to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), the Kentucky Corn Growers Association (KyCorn), and the Georgetown-Scott County Tourism Commission. The three organizations combined to donate more than 4,400 cans of non-perishable foods to the in Georgetown.
- [Crop Marketing and Management Update](https://kycorn.org/2019-1-23-crop-marketing-and-management-update/) - This month’s update form Dr. Todd Davis includes projected profitability and break-even analysis, impact for storage, risk management opportunities, balance sheets, and more.
- [2020 Potential RP Projected Prices and Revenue Guarantees for Corn and Soybeans](https://kycorn.org/2020-2-27-2020-potential-rp-projected-prices-and-revenue-guarantees-for-corn-and-soybeans/) - The projected prices for revenue protection (RP) insurance for corn and soybeans are currently being determined. RP insurance initial price guarantee is the average of the closing prices for the December and November futures contracts for corn and soybeans, respectively
- [Over the Horizon: Commentary by Trend Talk Futurist Bob Treadway](https://kycorn.org/2020-6-24-over-the-horizon-commentary-by-trend-talk-futurist-bob-treadway/) - KyCorn asked futurist Bob Treadway to provide the same advice to our members that he provided to the National Corn Growers Association.
- [How Does Russian Invasion on Ukraine Affect the Corn Industry?](https://kycorn.org/2022-3-1-how-does-russian-invasion-on-ukraine-affect-the-corn-industry/) - With a lot of unknowns and surreal times ahead, we are concerned with the future and the people impacted in both countries. We are also closely monitoring how this will directly impact corn.
- [As Challenges Roar, Market Development Ramps Up And Finds Success](https://kycorn.org/2018-4-27-as-challenges-roar-market-development-ramps-up-and-finds-success/) - As corn farmers in Kentucky and across the country head into the fields, many are facing the most uncertain market conditions of their lifetimes. Farm policy, ethanol policy, trade policy and more change on an hourly basis, and keeping up with the headlines alone has become a full-time experience.
- [Navigating Trade Challenges Focus As Grains Council Meeting Kicks Off In Denver](https://kycorn.org/2018-8-2-navigating-trade-challenges-focus-as-grains-council-meeting-kicks-off-in-denver/) - Global trade is the most effective development tool we have,” Hills said. “It enlarges economic opportunities for poor countries. It is not just a humanitarian effort; it creates tomorrow’s trade partners. One might call it an act of enlightened self interest.”
- [Market Facilitation Program (MFP) Sign-up Begins Today](https://kycorn.org/2018-9-4-market-facilitation-program-mfp-sign-up-begins-today/) - Beginning today (September 4th), Kentucky farmers can apply for the MFP at their local Farm Service Agency office. Crop farmers can apply after their 2018 harvest is 100 percent complete to determine 2018 production levels.
- [Olmsted Lock and Dam Renovations Improve Agriculture Transportation Infrastructure](https://kycorn.org/2018-9-17-olmsted-lock-and-dam-renovations-improve-agriculture-transportation-infrastructure/) - After over 30 years of planning and construction, one of the most important segments of the U.S. inland waterway system—Olmsted Locks and Dam (L&D)—has been completed. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for this milestone on August 30, in Olmsted, IL.
- [Mexican Buying Team Visits Kentucky White Corn Farms](https://kycorn.org/2018-10-15-press-release-mexican-buying-team-to-visit-kentucky-white-corn-farms/) - White corn buyers from Mexico were in Kentucky last week to see U.S. grain production and infrastructure to better understand quality standards for U.S. white corn exports and make connections to facilitate future sales.
- [Linking Agriculture For Networking and Development (LAND) Forums To Be Held This Summer](https://kycorn.org/2020-7-22-linking-agriculture-for-networking-and-development-land-forums-to-be-held-this-summer/) - These forums are intended to bolster existing collaboration between the two sectors to develop and expand upon the existing supply chain for agricultural products to the manufacturing sector.
- [China Sales Fuel Fast Start to Marketing Year](https://kycorn.org/2020-11-9-china-sales-fuel-fast-start-to-marketing-year/) - The U.S. corn marketing year began Sept. 1 and already has 832.7 million bushels of corn sold on the books, including 377.546 million bushels (9.59 million tons) destined for China alone.
- [Congress Reauthorizes U.S. Grain Standards Act](https://kycorn.org/2020-11-20-congress-reauthorizes-us-grain-standards-act/) - The U.S. grain inspection system provides certainty to our foreign customers that all U.S. grains and oilseeds have been inspected and certified by an independent agency. The system provides great value to U.S. commodities, enhancing our competitiveness in the world market, and is a significant advantage for U.S. products versus commodities from other origins.
- [Study Shows How Corn and Soybean Producers Benefit from U.S. Red Meat Exports](https://kycorn.org/2021-8-10-study-shows-how-corn-and-soybean-producers-benefit-from-us-red-meat-exports/) - A recent study showed how red meat exports add value to Kentucky corn.
- [Waterways Campaign Highlights Environmental & Economic Impacts](https://kycorn.org/2021-11-1-waterways-campaign-highlights-environmental-amp-economic-impacts/) - KyCorn is proud to partner with the Waterways Council Inc and others to help audiences understand the importance of inland waterways and efficient infrastructure.
- [KyCorn Hosts Grain Buyers from Mexico, Southeast Asia](https://kycorn.org/2022-10-15-kycorn-hosts-grain-buyers-from-mexico-southeast-asia/) - Kentucky Corn Checkoff dollars are invested every day to boost demand through relationships with global buyers. It is important to demonstrate the advantages American grain farmers have over our overseas competitors, like reliable maritime transportation and on-farm investment in grain storage and handling systems.
- [Kentucky Farm Leaders Get Firsthand Look at U.S. Beef and Pork's Largest Market](https://kycorn.org/2017-12-4-kentucky-farm-leaders-get-firsthand-look-at-us-beef-and-porks-largest-market/) - KyCorn farmer leader Ray Allan Mackey, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles and Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Dave Maples visited Japan earlier this month through the US Meat Export Federation’s annual Heartland Tour
- [Red Meat Exports Deliver Value Back to Corn and Soybean Producers, Says Study](https://kycorn.org/2022-6-17-red-meat-exports-deliver-value-back-to-corn-and-soybean-producers-says-study/) - Record-level red meat exports of $18.7 billion in 2021 had a major impact on the corn and soybean industries, according to an independent study by the Juday Group. The study quantified the returns that red meat exports brought to corn and soybean producers in 2021 nationally, and at state levels for leading corn-producing and soybean-producing states.
- [Commentary: Tell Everyone Trade Is Vital To US Ag Economy](https://kycorn.org/2017-12-4-tell-everyone-trade-is-vital-to-us-ag-economy/) - If anyone wants to see how trade affects economic growth, look at Panama City, Panama. I had the privilege of representing KyCorn at the US Grains Council International Marketing Conference in Panama earlier this month, and saw the tremendous growth that has occurred since canal expansion.
- [KyCorn Leaders Help Direct Policy at Semi-Annual Corn Congress](https://kycorn.org/2017-3-6-kycorn-leaders-help-direct-policy-at-semi-annual-corn-congress/) - KyCorn Board officers and Promotion Council members Richard Strode, Mark Roberts, and Russel Schwenke attended Corn Congress in San Antonio last week to discuss and approve National Corn Grower Association policy on behalf of Kentucky's corn growers.
- [A Witness to Change](https://kycorn.org/2017-5-11-fu1mzp8lxm9y4anoxsp3tclw4zxsrc/) - KyCorn past president and KyCorn Promotion Council member Russel Schwenke, a farmer in Union (Boone Co.), attended the announcement made May 11 by US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue that the USDA was reorganizing and naming an Undersecretary of Trade.
- [KyCorn Leaders Discuss Policy Priorities with Legislators during #CornCongress Week](https://kycorn.org/2017-7-21-kycorn-leaders-discuss-policy-priorities-with-legislators-during-corncongress-week/) - The nation's corn farmers were in Washington DC this week for Corn Congress to hear program updates and vote on policy priorities. Corn states also sent leaders to meet with their congressional delegations and staff.
- [KyCorn Remembers Founding Member Jim Barton](https://kycorn.org/2017-12-4-kycorn-remembers-founding-member-jim-barton/) - James Barton, Jr. of Lexington, was recently laid to rest, leaving an incredible legacy to Kentucky agriculture.
- [KyCorn Plans for Next Phase in Industry](https://kycorn.org/2018-7-16-kycorn-plans-for-next-phase-in-industry/) - Every few years, KyCorn leadership reevaluates its strategic plan, which helps guide programming and spending decisions. With high production, policy uncertainty, and an era of lower prices, KyCorn asked UK agricultural economist Steve Isaacs to facilitate the planning process during their July board meeting.
- [Grower Leaders Hone Skills in Nation's Capital](https://kycorn.org/2019-3-18-grower-leaders-hone-skills-in-nations-capital/) - Kentucky’s Mark Roberts was among the several corn farmers from across the country that visited Washington this week to take part in the second phase of the annual leadership development programs co-sponsored by the National Corn Growers Association and Syngenta.
- [KyCorn Thanks Roberts and White for Leadership](https://kycorn.org/2020-1-16-kycorn-thanks-roberts-and-white-for-leadership/) - The Kentucky Corn Growers Association Board of Directors thanked KyCorn President Mark Roberts and Treasurer Dustin White for their leadership and service to the organization at the KyCorn Annual Meeting on Jan. 16. Both completed three consecutive terms in December.
- [NCGA Leadership Symposium Helps Kentucky Address Grower Needs](https://kycorn.org/2019-12-12-ncga-leadership-symposium-helps-kentucky-address-grower-needs/) - Richard Preston, Joseph Sisk and Laura Knoth spent a couple of cold days in St. Louis this week attending the NCGA Leadership Symposium along with leaders from Corn Growers’ Associations across the country.
- [Investments that Move Corn](https://kycorn.org/2020-9-25-investments-that-move-corn/) - With corn harvest in full swing, it is a great time to focus on how the Kentucky Corn Promotion Council is continuing to invest in projects that will increase corn demand. KyCorn is focused on rebuilding markets for corn farmers by growing ethanol utilization, increasing exports of corn and corn products, finding new uses for corn, and building upon our relationships with animal agriculture partners.
- [KyCorn Leaders Provide  Program Updates](https://kycorn.org/2021-10-13-kycorn-leaders-provide-program-updates/) - We hear great things across the state about this year’s harvest. Hopefully, you are having to drive your combine really slowly! As the new crop comes in, our minds focus on demand and profitability, and we feel it is important to update you on what the Kentucky Corn Promotion Council (investment arm) and Kentucky Corn Growers Association (grassroots advocacy program) are doing to help your farm’s bottom line.
- [KyCorn Part of Strategic Planning to Expand Exports](https://kycorn.org/2022-4-14-kycorn-part-of-strategic-planning-to-expand-exports/) - This week, Laura Knoth, Executive Director of Kentucky Corn Growers had the opportunity to join U.S. Grains Council (USGC) staff members and representatives from commodity checkoff organizations as they came together for the Global Industry Partners Conference.
- [Kentucky's Pottinger Among America's Best Farmers and Ranchers](https://kycorn.org/2017-12-5-kentuckys-pottinger-among-americas-best-farmers-and-ranchers/) - Quint Pottinger, 29, of New Haven, Kentucky, was one of five new honorees named today to The Progressive Farmer America's Best Young Farmers and Ranchers program.
- [KyCorn Prepares for American Ethanol Crappie Masters Kentucky/Tennessee State Championship](https://kycorn.org/2017-3-28-kycorn-prepares-for-american-ethanol-crappie-masters-kentuckytennessee-state-championship/) - The American Ethanol Crappie Masters Kentucky/Tennessee State Championship will be held the end of this month, April 28-29, on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes.
- [American Ethanol Crappie Masters Tournament Heads to Kentucky Waters this Weekend](https://kycorn.org/2017-4-26-american-ethanol-crappie-masters-tournament-heads-to-kentucky-waters-this-weekend/) - The Crappie Masters All American Tournament Trail sponsored by the Renewable Fuels Association "Ethanol Fueled With Pride," American Ethanol and Bass Pro Shops makes its way to our neck of the woods for the KY/TN State Championship.
- [American Ethanol Crappie Masters Tournament a Win for E10 and Kentucky Fishermen](https://kycorn.org/2017-5-1-american-ethanol-crappie-masters-tournament-a-win-for-e10-and-kentucky-fishermen/) - The Crappie Masters American Ethanol KY/TN State Championship was held last weekend on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes, which resulted in great promotion of E10.
- [Harvey Shows Vulnerability of Domestic Fuel Supply, Need for More Ethanol](https://kycorn.org/2017-9-5-harvey-shows-vulnerability-of-domestic-fuel-supply-need-for-more-ethanol/) - The impact the storm has had on the oil industry puts a spotlight on the vulnerability of the nation's transportation fuels, and the need to develop and expand policies and safeguards that can maintain an adequate supply in times of unprecedented catastrophe.
- [Expansion Underway at Commowealth Agri-Energy](https://kycorn.org/2017-10-6-expansion-underway-at-commowealth-agri-energy/) - A major expansion is underway at Commonwealth Agri Energy in Hopkinsville. CEO Mick Henderson says the expansion will mean at least three million more bushels of corn from area farmers will be used at the facility.
- [Ethanol Summit Focuses On Biofuels Collaborations in the Western Hemisphere](https://kycorn.org/2017-10-26-ethanol-summit-focuses-on-biofuels-collaborations-in-the-western-hemisphere/) - Policy makers, industry association leaders and ethanol producers from across the Western Hemisphere have gathered in Houston, Texas, last week for the first Ethanol Summit of the Americas focused on regional collaboration to capture the benefits of biofuels use.
- [Record Production, Blending, Exports ‘is the Definition of Ethanol Strong,’ RFA CEO Says](https://kycorn.org/2018-2-13-record-production-blending-exports-is-the-definition-of-ethanol-strong-rfa-ceo-says/) - With record production, blending and exports for the U.S. ethanol industry last year, the outlook for the domestic ethanol industry isn’t just strong—it’s Ethanol Strong
- [New DOE Study: Ethanol Among Best Options for Future Engine Efficiency Improvements and Emissions Reduction](https://kycorn.org/2018-2-20-new-doe-study-ethanol-among-best-options-for-future-engine-efficiency-improvements-and-emissions-reduction/) - The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) on February 15 hailed the release of two studies by the Department of Energy that find ethanol-based high octane fuels can deliver substantial fuel economy improvements and emissions reductions when paired with optimized internal combustion engines.
- [NCGA Statement on White House RFS Meeting](https://kycorn.org/2018-3-2-ncga-statement-on-white-house-rfs-meeting/) - For farmers, ethanol blending equals corn demand. Farmers care about RIN values, not because we want them to be high, but because we want the RIN market mechanism to work freely to incentivize blending.
- [Promoting Ethanol in the Water and Beyond](https://kycorn.org/2018-4-27-promoting-ethanol-in-the-water-and-beyond/) - This weekend, KyCorn is participating for a third year in the American Ethanol - Ethanol Fueled with Pride Crappie Masters Kentucky /Tennessee Tournament at Kentucky and Barkley Lakes. KyCorn co-sponsors the event with Commonwealth Agri-Energy to address ethanol use in marine engines with the fishing public.
- [U.S. Ethanol Exports Continue Upward Streak](https://kycorn.org/2018-5-22-us-ethanol-exports-continue-upward-streak/) - Seven months into the 2017/2018 marketing year, the United States has exported nearly one billion gallons of ethanol, up 15 percent year-over-year and an indication of ethanol exports’ support for U.S. grain demand.
- [KyCorn, NCGA commend efforts to protect the RFS](https://kycorn.org/2018-6-8-kycorn-ncga-commend-efforts-to-protect-the-rfs/) - On Tuesday of this week, the White House announced postponement of a compromise that had been considered which would have contained potentially damaging changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard.
- [EPA Administrator Gets an Earful from Corn Farmers on Ethanol](https://kycorn.org/2018-6-13-epa-administrator-gets-an-earful-from-corn-farmers-on-ethanol/) - Kansas corn and ethanol leaders told Administrator Scott Pruitt that his efforts to undermine the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) are helping Big Oil while hurting rural America. Administrator Pruitt toured the East Kansas Agri Energy LLC ethanol plant in Garnett, KS and sat down with a roomful of farmers and ethanol supporters Tuesday morning offering explanations and promises.
- [Farmers Thank Secretary Perdue for Biofuels Support; Ask for Continued Advocacy](https://kycorn.org/2018-8-30-farmers-thank-secretary-perdue-for-biofuels-support-ask-for-continued-advocacy/) - This week, farmers and members of the renewable fuels industry came together at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa to welcome and thank Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue for his support of America’s farmers.
- [New Study Reaffirms the Environmental Benefits of Ethanol](https://kycorn.org/2019-2-15-new-study-reaffirms-the-environmental-benefits-of-ethanol/) - The growing body of research on the environmental benefits of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2) just got bigger. A statement released last week highlights some of these benefits including improved air quality and public health.
- [EPA Proposes Rule for Year-Round E15](https://kycorn.org/2019-3-15-epa-proposes-rule-for-year-round-e15/) - On March 12, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed regulatory changes to allow gasoline blended with up to 15 percent ethanol (E15) to take advantage of the 1-psi Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver for the summer months that has historically been applied only to E10.
- [Ethanol Exports Setting Records](https://kycorn.org/2019-8-1-ethanol-exports-setting-records/) - KyCorn farmer leaders are attending the US Grains Council summer board meeting this week and learning how ethanol exports across the globe are breaking records.
- [KyCorn Announces 2018 Scholarship Recipients](https://kycorn.org/2018-5-10-kycorn-announces-2018-scholarship-recipients/) - The KyCorn Board of Directors is proud to announce their 2018 scholarship recipients. This is the seventh year KyCorn has provided scholarships for students in an agricultural field of study.
- [New Study Stresses Ethanol’s Benefits for Energy Security](https://kycorn.org/2019-9-24-new-study-stresses-ethanols-benefits-for-energy-security/) - A new study shows that the Renewable Fuel Standard not only saves drivers money at the gas pump every day, but also enhances energy security by greatly reducing or even eliminating the blow to our nation’s drivers when global oil production is disrupted.
- [KyCorn President Responds to EPA Rule on Refinery Waivers](https://kycorn.org/2019-10-18-kycorn-president-responds-to-epa-proposal/) - I’m frustrated and perplexed by EPA’s proposal to resolve the destroyed ethanol demand caused by the agency’s refinery waivers. It is clearly not what President Trump described to our industry leaders that his administration would be doing, just 10 days prior.
- [KyCorn Showcases Ethanol Programs with Record Commodity Classic Crowd](https://kycorn.org/2020-3-2-kycorn-showcases-ethanol-programs-with-record-commodity-classic-crowd/) - Miles from home, KyCorn had the opportunity to showcase it’s ethanol programs with the nearly 4,700 farmers who attended this year’s Commodity Classic in San Antonio.
- [White House/EPA Decision To Not Appeal SRE Ruling is Great News for Corn Farmers](https://kycorn.org/2020-3-25-white-houseepa-decision-to-not-appeal-sre-ruling-is-great-news-for-corn-farmers/) - Ethanol and farm groups today welcomed the Trump administration’s decision not to seek a re-hearing of a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit that struck down certain small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
- [Corn-Ethanol Partnership Helps Kentucky Proud Farmers’ Markets](https://kycorn.org/2020-5-1-corn-ethanol-partnership-helps-kentucky-proud-farmers-markets/) - As Commonwealth Agri-Energy has diverted their 200-proof ethanol product to fill the need hand and surface sanitizer, an idea formed to provide the product to Kentucky’s many farmer’s markets and livestock sale barns as they begin to open back up to the public.
- [KyCorn partners with Casey’s General Store for E15 and E85 pump conversions](https://kycorn.org/2020-8-14-kycorn-partners-with-caseys-general-store-for-e15-and-e85-pump-conversions/) - KyCorn is facilitating several conversions of the fuel pumps at Casey’s General Store throughout Kentucky to enable offerings of both E15 and E85.
- [Next Generation Fuels Act Introduced](https://kycorn.org/2020-9-25-next-generation-fuels-act-introduced/) - The Kentucky Corn Growers Association applauds the introduction of The Next Generation Fuels Act. This legislation, that was introduced yesterday in the U.S. House of Representatives, will boost long term corn demand for clean, affordable ethanol.
- [Biofuels Infrastructure Grants to Boost E15 Pumps at Kentucky Retail Locations](https://kycorn.org/2020-10-9-biofuels-infrastructure-grants-to-boost-e15-pumps-at-kentucky-retail-locations/) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced last week that the USDA has invested $22 million out of the up to $100 million in grants available to increase American ethanol and biodiesel sales. These funds were made available through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) to recipients in 14 states, including Kentucky.
- [RFA Releases Statistical Reports on 2020 Ethanol, Distillers Grains Exports](https://kycorn.org/2021-2-8-rfa-releases-statistical-reports-on-2020-ethanol-distillers-grains-exports/) - The Renewable Fuels Association today released two reports summarizing 2020 U.S. ethanol and distillers grains export and import data. These annual reports provide industry advocates, policymakers, the media and the general public with the latest information on the important role U.S. ethanol and distillers grains play on the world stage.
- [Ethanol is the fastest growing corn market.  Period.](https://kycorn.org/2021-3-15-ethanol-is-the-fastest-growing-corn-marketnbsp-period/) - The KY Corn Promotion Council puts a lot of energy and effort into finding the best ways to invest farmers’ corn checkoff resources – while, in Kentucky, livestock and poultry rule the day (with exports, or delivery to the Ohio River, closely trailing), nationally there is not a clearer avenue for growth in corn utilization than through ethanol.
- [E15 Coming Soon to Louisville, Lexington, Northern KY and Henderson](https://kycorn.org/2021-4-15-e15-coming-soon-to-louisville-lexington-northern-ky-and-henderson/) - Kentucky Corn Promotion Council (KyCPC) has invested Thorntons Convenience Stores for the installation of new ethanol dispensers at 13 of their Kentucky retail locations. The program marks the largest direct investment by KyCPC in ethanol dispenser infrastructure to date.
- [Look for the Blue Handle at Thortons](https://kycorn.org/2021-7-12-look-for-the-blue-handle-at-thortons/) - Installation of pumps that can dispense E15 at Thorntons Convenience Stores are now complete. Branded as Unleaded88 and identified by a blue handle, dispensers throughout more than a dozen of their locations in Louisville, Lexington, and a few in western Kentucky, will boost ethanol content by 50 percent compared to regular unleaded.
- [Comer and Congressional Colleagues Support Bill that Would Lower Emissions, Help Kentuckians](https://kycorn.org/2021-8-30-comer-and-congressional-colleagues-support-bill-that-would-lower-emissions-help-kentuckians/) - An important bill introduced this week in the U.S. House of Representatives, which may soon play a vital role in addressing environmental issues while supporting Kentuckians in rural communities, is being buoyed by support from a congressional member from the Bluegrass state.
- [Biofuel & Ag Leaders Call on White House to Provide Relief at the Pump Through Higher Blends of Biofuels](https://kycorn.org/2022-3-4-biofuel-amp-ag-leaders-call-on-white-house-to-provide-relief-at-the-pump-through-higher-blends-of-biofuels/) - To provide relief at the pump in response to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions from the transportation sector, six farm and biofuel organizations wrote to President Biden urging his administration to use existing authority to allow for the year-round sale of gasoline blended with up to 15% ethanol (E15).
- [Corn Growers Call on the Biden Administration to Use Emergency Authority to Maintain Consumer Access to Lower-Cost Fuel](https://kycorn.org/2022-3-31-corn-growers-call-on-the-biden-administration-to-use-emergency-authority-to-maintain-consumer-access-to-lower-cost-fuel/) - Corn grower leaders from 19 states sent an open letter to President Biden last week calling on him to use the administration’s existing emergency authorities to tap more homegrown renewable fuels, like ethanol, to help stabilize energy markets and lower the price of fuel for consumers. The letter comes as Russia’s attack on Ukraine has impacted energy markets, increasing oil and gas prices.
- [Corn Growers Thank President Biden for Counting on Biofuels to Lower Costs, Boost Energy Independence](https://kycorn.org/2022-4-13-corn-growers-thank-president-biden-for-counting-on-biofuels-to-lower-costs-boost-energy-independence/) - President Biden announced today that his administration would use existing authority to prevent drivers from losing access to lower-cost and lower-emission E15, a higher ethanol blend often marketed as Unleaded 88.
- [Connecting to Consumers at the Kentucky State Fair](https://kycorn.org/2017-12-4-connecting-to-consumers-at-the-kentucky-state-fair/) - The Kentucky State Fair is a great place to connect with the agriculture community and consumers while sharing how corn impacts our lives and Kentucky's economy.
- [James Barton Memorial Scholarship Added to KyCorn Member Benefits](https://kycorn.org/2017-12-5-james-barton-memorial-scholarship-added-to-kycorn-member-benefits/) - The Kentucky Corn Growers is proud to announce the availability of four scholarships to students pursuing degrees in agriculture or a related field from an accredited college, university, or trade school for the 2018/2019 school year
- [Students Awarded Automotive Scholarships at OCTC](https://kycorn.org/2018-4-26-students-awarded-automotive-scholarships-at-octc/) - Wilbur Perez and Christopher Shadwick were awarded $500 scholarships from KyCorn through an endowment at Owensboro Community and Technical College.
- [Kentucky Distilleries and Precision Conservation Management Join Forces to Enhance Regenerative Corn Farming Practices throughout Commonwealth](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-distilleries-precision-conservation-management-join-forces-enhance-regenerative-corn-farming-practices/) - Four leading spirits companies and the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) are joining forces with Precision Conservation Management (PCM) and the Kentucky Corn Growers Association (KCGA) to launch a five-year, $2.8 million initiative for Kentucky corn farmers.
- [Recent Corn Grower Win Shows How to Move the Needle in Washington](https://kycorn.org/recent-corn-grower-win-shows-how-to-move-the-needle-in-washington/) - Persistent advocacy by corn growers secured a major win in Washington, protecting access to Mexico's market under the USMCA.
- [Corn Growers Win Dispute with Mexico Over GM Corn Ban](https://kycorn.org/corn-growers-win-dispute-with-mexico-over-gm-corn-ban/) - In a major win for corn growers, a dispute panel ruled 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.
- [As We Conclude 2024, a Look at the INS & OUTS In Washington](https://kycorn.org/ins-outs-washington-2024/) - The National Corn Growers Association's 2024 INs & OUTs as we recap a whirlwind year of political shifts, agricultural advocacy, and market innovation.
- [KYCPC Directs Farmer-Derived Funds to Prove Ethanol Enhances Human Health](https://kycorn.org/kycpc-directs-farmer-derived-funds-prove-ethanol-enhances-human-health/) - Kentucky Corn is advancing human health research, using farmer funds to showcase ethanol's role in reducing harmful emissions and its link to combating cancer risks, paving the way for sustainable energy solutions.
- [KYCPC Research Committee Approves Funding for Key Corn Research Projects](https://kycorn.org/kycpc-research-committee-approves-funding-for-key-corn-research-projects/) - The Kentucky Corn Promotion Council (KYCPC) Research Committee met at the Hardin County Extension Office to review and approve funding for a slate of agricultural research projects aimed at boosting corn production and profitability for Kentucky farmers.
- [Making It Sustainable: NCGA Works on Sustainability Efforts as Growers Work to Access Aviation Market](https://kycorn.org/making-it-sustainable-ncga-works-on-sustainability-efforts-growers-work-to-access-aviation-market/) - In January, we will swear in a new president and members of Congress. With these changes will come new leadership and direction at some of the government’s top agencies. Among the issues top of mind at the National Corn Growers Association is protecting the sustainable aviation tax credit and making it accessible to farmers.
- [Putting Your Checkoff Dollars to Work](https://kycorn.org/putting-your-checkoff-dollars-to-work/) - Kentucky Corn is putting your checkoff dollars to work with impactful media campaigns promoting ethanol as a sustainable, affordable fuel. From Unleaded88 billboards to “Dad-Approved” commercials during the PGA Tour and Summer Olympics, KY Corn is raising awareness and driving demand for corn-based ethanol.
- [Celebrating 50 Years of Corn and Connection in Union County](https://kycorn.org/celebrating-50-years-corn-and-connection-union-county/) - Harvest season in Union County, KY brings the community together for the 50th Annual Morganfield Lions Club Corn Festival. This year's theme, “Authentic Roots, Ambitious Pursuits,” highlights the festival's original mission: to honor Union County’s agricultural heritage and strengthen community bonds.
- [Impact of Renewed China-U.S. Tariffs on U.S. Agriculture: Consequences for Corn and Soybean Farmers](https://kycorn.org/impact-renewed-china-us-tariffs-on-agriculture/) - How retaliatory tariffs could shift global market share, drive down U.S. crop prices, and affect rural economies, while benefiting competitor nations like Brazil and Argentina.
- ['me energy GmbH' Takes Top Prize at Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge](https://kycorn.org/me-energy-gmbh-takes-top-prize-radicle-corn-value-chain-challenge/) - ‘me energy GmbH’ wins 2024 Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge, earning $1 million for its corn-bioethanol-powered rapid chargers. Sponsored by U.S. Corn Farmers and the National Corn Growers Association, the challenge supports innovations that expand sustainable uses for corn, from renewable energy to eco-friendly materials. Learn more about these groundbreaking projects shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.
- [Devine’s Corn Maze is Big Hit](https://kycorn.org/2018-10-1-devines-corn-maze-is-big-hit/) - To call Devine’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch a corn maze and pumpkin patch is an understatement. The wealth of farm activities available at the Devine farm in Mercer County exceeds its modest name. Voted the number five corn maze in the country by USA Today, Devin’s offers hours of outdoor fun during September and October. The season culminates with a haunted maze and a haunted barn on Halloween weekend.
- [Crops Marketing and Management Newsletter](https://kycorn.org/2018-10-17-crops-marketing-and-management-newsletter/) - This month’s update includes the October crop production report, WASDE update, USDA Production Forecast, Storage Implications and Basis, Futures Trading Ranges to July 2019, Risk Management Opportunities for February Delivery, and more.
- [Join Us for the 25th Annual Kentucky Commodity Conference](https://kycorn.org/2018-12-10-join-us-for-the-25th-annual-kentucky-commodity-conference/) - There is an amazing lineup of speakers and sessions planned for the 2019 Kentucky Commodity Conference, which marks the 25th year the Kentucky Corn Growers, Kentucky Small Grain Growers and Kentucky Soybean Associations have been collaborating to bring the latest marketing and production information to the commonwealth’s growers.
- [State Fair Corn Maze Took Public on Field to Fork Journey](https://kycorn.org/2019-9-2-state-fair-corn-maze-took-public-on-field-to-fork-journey/) - Nearly 50,000 people, young and old, made their way through the Field to Fork Corn Maze during the 11-day run of the Kentucky State Fair.
- [Corn Growers Work to Elevate the Image of America’s Crop](https://kycorn.org/2021-7-12-corn-growers-work-to-elevate-the-image-of-americas-crop/) - The nation’s corn growers blanketed the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport earlier this summer to elevate the image of America’s top crop and the farmers who grow it. The campaign was organized as a response to the growing negative view of corn’s impact on the environment.
- [Barrel House Distilling Company’s Rock Castle Straight Bourbon Wins Kentucky’s Top Craft Whiskey At 2017 Heartland Whiskey Competition](https://kycorn.org/2017-5-26-barrel-house-distilling-companys-rock-castle-straight-bourbon-wins-kentuckys-top-craft-whiskey-at-2017-heartland-whiskey-competition/) - The competition, sponsored in part by KyCorn, drew more than 75 whiskey entries from ten states.
- [KyCorn Supports Frazier’s “The Spirit of Kentucky”](https://kycorn.org/2019-7-17-kycorn-supports-fraziers-the-spirit-of-kentucky/) - Frazier History Museum’s “The Spirit of Kentucky” provides an in-depth look at Bourbon whiskey and includes installations dedicated to Kentucky’s natural resources and the farmers and production methods necessary for producing Kentucky’s native spirit.
- [Heartland Whiskey Competition for Craft Distillers is coming to Louisville, July 22-23](https://kycorn.org/2021-5-13-heartland-whiskey-competition-for-craft-distillers-is-coming-to-louisville-july-22-23/) - KyCorn is happy to announced that the next Heartland Whiskey Competition will take place July 22-23 in Louisville, and craft distillers from Kentucky are invited to compete.
- [Yellow Banks Bourbon Promotion  is a Hit at NFMS](https://kycorn.org/2022-3-1-yellow-banks-bourbon-promotion-is-a-hit-at-nfms/) - The National Farm Machinery Show was a great place to discuss critical issues with members and promote the partnership with Green River Distilling Company.
- [Kentucky Distillers Set Records for Bourbon Barrel Inventories, New Fills - And Punishing Production Taxes](https://kycorn.org/2022-9-29-kentucky-distillers-set-records-for-bourbon-barrel-inventories-new-fills-and-punishing-production-taxes/) - The number of Bourbon barrels in Kentucky reached a record 11.4 million in January, as the state’s signature industry marked its fourth consecutive year filling more than 2 million barrels – while paying $40 million in discriminatory barrel taxes, the highest amount in history.
- [Kentucky Corn Crop Report](https://kycorn.org/2017-11-27-kentucky-corn-crop-report/) - Corn production in Kentucky is forecast at 219 million bushels, up two percent from the October forecast and down one percent from the previous crop.
- [2017 Average Kentucky Corn Yield Breaks Records](https://kycorn.org/2018-1-12-2017-average-kentucky-corn-yield-breaks-records/) - According to today's U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) 2017 Crop Production Summary, it was a record-breaking year for corn yields: 178 bushels per acre.
- [County Corn Production Estimates for 2017](https://kycorn.org/2018-2-22-county-corn-production-estimates-for-2017/) - USDA-NASS released county production estimates for corn in 2017. Christian County is the leading corn producing county in Kentucky for 2017, with production totaling 13,957,000 bushels, harvested from 73,100 acres. Wayne County took the top corn yield spot in 2017, producing 205 bushels per acre and the first time a county average corn yield has exceeded 200 bushels.
- [USDA-NASS Updates Yield Forecast for Corn](https://kycorn.org/2018-9-17-usda-nass-updates-yield-forecast-for-corn/) - Corn production in Kentucky< is forecast at 214 million bushels, up 1 percent from the August forecast but down 1 percent from the 2017 crop. Yield was estimated at 177 bushels per acre, up 2.0 bushels from last month and down 1.0 bushel from last year.
- [Kentucky Corn Yield May Set a Record](https://kycorn.org/2018-10-11-kentucky-corn-yield-may-set-a-record/) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the October Crop Production report today, showing a potential record yield forecasts for corn.
- [Kentucky Corn Acreage Up From Last Year](https://kycorn.org/2019-7-1-kentucky-corn-acreage-up-from-last-year/) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the Acreage and Grain Stocks reports today, showing the Commonwealth’s 2019 corn planted at 1,650,000 acres, up 23 percent from last year.
- [Record Corn Crop for Kentucky?](https://kycorn.org/2019-9-16-september-1-kentucky-crop-production-forecast/) - Corn production in Kentucky is forecast at 266 million bushels, down 2 percent from the August forecast, but up 23 percent from the previous crop.
- [2016 National Corn Yield Contest Results](https://kycorn.org/2016-12-19-2016-national-corn-yield-contest-results/) - The results of the National Corn Yield Contest have been posted. While Kentucky farmers were not among the national winners, they made a good showing among their regional peers. The following are the first through third place entries in Kentucky for each of the four categories.
- [2016 Kentucky Corn Yield Contest Results](https://kycorn.org/2017-1-20-2016-kentucky-corn-yield-contest-results/) - Results of the 2016 Kentucky Corn Yield Contest.
- [2017 Kentucky Corn Yield Contest Results](https://kycorn.org/2017-12-4-2017-kentucky-corn-yield-contest-results/) - The University of Kentucky has released the amazing results of the 2017 Kentucky Corn Yield Contest, where 25 entries surpassed the 300 bushel mark. An additional 66 entries achieved a yield over 250 bushels per acre.
- [Kentucky Producer Earns Spot Among National Winners in Corn Yield Contest](https://kycorn.org/2018-12-19-kentucky-producer-earns-spot-among-national-winners-in-corn-yield-contest/) - Kentucky farmer Jason Greenwell of Waverly, earned third place in the Division A Non-Irrigated category with a yield of 319.6887 planting Channel brand 218-44VT2PRIB seed. This is the first time in several years a Kentucky producer has earned a top spot among the nation’s corn growers.
- [Photos from the 2018 Kentucky Corn Yield Contest](https://kycorn.org/2019-3-25-photos-from-the-2018-kentucky-corn-yield-contest/) - Kentucky Corn Yield Contest winners were honored at the Kentucky Commodity Conference on January 17, 2019.
- [2020 Corn Yield Contest Winners Announced](https://kycorn.org/2020-12-22-2020-corn-yield-contest-winners-announced/) - Congratulations to Kevin Hayden, of Carlisle County, for achieving the top yield of 324.98 bu/A in the 2020 Kentucky Corn Yield Contest and the National Corn Yield Contest (among Kentucky producers) with DeKalb KDC65-95RIB seed.
- [2022 Kentucky Corn Yield Contest Winners Announced](https://kycorn.org/2022-12-16-2022-kentucky-corn-yield-contest-winners-announced/) - Congratulations to Tanner Stroup (Daviess Co.) and Kevin Hayden (Carlisle Co.) for achieving 300+ yields in this year’s contest.
- [2017 Ag Census Gives Updated Snapshot of Kentucky and US Corn](https://kycorn.org/2019-4-12-2017-ag-census-give-updated-snapshot-of-kentucky-and-us-corn/) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released the results of the 2017 Census of Agriculture. We’re reporting highlights for US and Kentucky corn production.
- [Farmers and Monarchs: Perfect Together](https://kycorn.org/2019-3-18-farmers-and-monarchs-perfect-together/) - To save the monarch, we need about 2.5 million acres of habitat across the Midwest, according to the Fish and Wildlife Service. Farmers manage much of this region, making them among the most important partners to help restore and enhance this vital habitat.
- [Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees](https://kycorn.org/2020-1-6-kentucky-leopold-conservation-award-seeks-nominees/) - Know a Kentucky farmer or forester who goes above and beyond in the care and management of natural resources? Nominate them for the 2020 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award
- [Leopold Conservation Award 2020 Call for Applications](https://kycorn.org/2020-3-30-leopold-conservation-award-2020-call-for-applications/) - If you, or someone you know, is a Kentucky landowner who is committed to land management practices that increase conservation, we invite your application for the Leopold Conservation Award. The deadline has been extended to April 15th.
- [NCGA Releases US Corn Sustainability Goals and Report](https://kycorn.org/2021-6-11-ncga-releases-us-corn-sustainability-goals-and-report/) - KyCorn President Richard Preston delivered the US Corn Sustainability Report to Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman during a Kentucky grain tour hosted by KyCorn, Kentucky Small Grain Growers, and Kentucky Soybean Association.
- [Kentucky Grain Tour Hosts Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet](https://kycorn.org/2021-6-11-keec-grain-tour/) - Grain agriculture organizations came together earlier this month to host a team from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
- [EPA Resurrects Radical Atrazine Proposal, Threatens Key Sustainability Efforts](https://kycorn.org/2022-6-30-epa-resurrects-radical-atrazine-proposal-threatens-key-sustainability-efforts/) - In an unprecedented move, EPA today announced it is reopening the finalized reregistration of atrazine, putting this key crop protection tool and today’s carbon-smart farming practices at risk.
- [2017 Census of Agriculture will Begin to Hit Mailboxes Next Week](https://kycorn.org/2017-12-4-2017-census-of-agriculture-will-begin-to-hit-mailboxes-next-week/) - Every five years, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts the Census of Agriculture, which is the only source of uniform, comprehensive and impartial agricultural data for every county in the nation.
- [Kentucky agricultural economy improves; growth needed for grains](https://kycorn.org/2017-12-1-kentucky-agricultural-economy-improves-growth-needed-for-grains/) - Even though the general agriculture economy may be improving, that's not being felt by grain farmers as they face more projections of below the cost of production prices," said Laura Knoth, KyCorn executive director. "There are few bright spots being predicted for grain prices, especially with a record crop behind us and a trade battle in front of us. KyCorn is continually working on policy issues to help turn it around.
- [Corn Seed Settlement Program](https://kycorn.org/2018-5-30-corn-seed-settlement-program/) - A Settlement has been reached with Syngenta over class action and individual lawsuits related to the sale and marketing of its Agrisure Viptera and Duracade corn seeds.
- [Farm Bill Passes and Heads to President's Desk](https://kycorn.org/2018-12-12-farm-bill-passes-and-heads-to-presidents-desk/) - The House passed the Farm Bill today by a vote of 369-47 after the Senate passed the legislation yesterday, 87-13. KyCorn is happy that the Farm Bill is moving forward and now awaits the President's signature.
- [Maximizing Value: Spring Application of Broiler Litter for Grain Crop Production](https://kycorn.org/2019-3-29-maximizing-value-spring-application-of-broiler-litter-for-grain-crop-production/) - Since the value of broiler litter is dynamic and always changing, a decision tool is available so grain producers can enter soil test data, nutrient content of measured litter, commercial fertilizer prices, and management practices to determine the value of boiler litter.
- [UK ag economists offer info for farmers dealing with financial challenges](https://kycorn.org/2019-4-25-uk-ag-economists-offer-info-for-farmers-dealing-with-financial-challenges/) - University of Kentucky agricultural economists are offering information for producers dealing with financial pressures after several years of downturn in the industry.
- [USDA Announces Loan Maturity for Marketing Assistance Loans Now Extended to 12 Months](https://kycorn.org/2020-4-13-usda-announces-loan-maturity-for-marketing-assistance-loans-now-extended-to-12-months/) - Agricultural producers now have more time to repay Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL) as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020. The loans now mature at 12 months rather than nine, and this flexibility is available for most commodities.
- [FSA Makes Changes to Farm Loan, Disaster, Conservation and Safety Net Programs to Make it Easier for Customers to Conduct Business](https://kycorn.org/2020-4-13-fsa-makes-changes-to-farm-loan-disaster-conservation-and-safety-net-programs-to-make-it-easier-for-customers-to-conduct-business/) - USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices are open in Kentucky by phone appointment only until further notice, and FSA staff are available to continue helping agricultural producers with program signups, loan servicing and other important actions.
- [USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program](https://kycorn.org/2020-4-20-usda-announces-coronavirus-food-assistance-program/) - This new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program will take several actions to assist farmers, ranchers, and consumers in response to the COVID-19 national emergency.
- [Kentucky Corn Yield Forecast Lower](https://kycorn.org/2022-8-26-kentucky-corn-yield-forecast-lower/) - According to USDA-NASS, corn production in Kentucky is forecast at 204 million bushels, down 26% from 2021.
- [U.S. Grains Industry Watches For Retaliation Following New Tariffs Implementation](https://kycorn.org/2018-6-1-us-grains-industry-watches-for-retaliation-following-new-tariffs-implementation/) - As new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports go into effect for some of the United States’ closest allies, the U.S. grains industry is watching closely for retaliations that impact sales of U.S. corn, sorghum, barley and their related products, including ethanol and distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS).
- [KyCorn Congratulates New Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue](https://kycorn.org/2017-4-24-kycorn-congratulates-new-ag-secretary-sonny-perdue/) - "It's wonderful to see the President's nominee for Agriculture Secretary achieve Senate confirmation. We believed Secretary Purdue was a great choice being from the southeastern part of the country.
- [Comer Provides Update and Perspective on 2018 Farm Bill](https://kycorn.org/2018-4-17-comer-provides-update-and-perspective-on-2018-farm-bill/) - The House Agriculture Committee released House Bill 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, on Thursday, April 12, and Congressman James Comer, who represents Kentucky's 1st District, is happy with what he and his fellow committee members have put together for Kentucky’s and the nation’s farmers.
- [Latest Round of MFP Payments Announced](https://kycorn.org/2019-7-31-latest-round-of-mfp-payments-announced/) - USDA has announced the specific details regarding the latest round of Market Facilitation Payments (MFP) totaling up to $14.5 billion of direct payments to eligible farmers. These payments are in response to the estimated adverse impact that U.S. farmers are experiencing related to retaliatory tariffs and other non-tariff barriers being assessed during the on-going trade dispute.
- [USDA Using Flexibility to Assist Farmers, Ranchers in Flooded Areas](https://kycorn.org/2019-8-16-usda-using-flexibility-to-assist-farmers-ranchers-in-flooded-areas/) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced it will defer accrual of interest for all agricultural producers’ spring 2019 crop year insurance premiums to help the wide swath of farmers and ranchers affected by extreme weather in 2019.
- [Take Action on Atrazine Now! October 7 Deadline](https://kycorn.org/2022-8-19-take-action-on-atrazine-now/) - Can you afford to spend more on inputs? While costs skyrocket, EPA is taking another swing at atrazine, disregarding sound science, transparency, and regulatory framework. Please join this fight with us!
- [KyCorn Joins the Nation's Corn Grower Leaders in Calling on Biden to Set Quick, Firm Timeline with Mexico on Biotech Corn](https://kycorn.org/2022-12-16-kycorn-joins-the-nations-corn-grower-leaders-in-calling-on-biden-to-set-quick-firm-timeline-with-mexico-on-biotech-corn/) - The presidents of 23 state corn grower groups, joined by the president of the National Corn Growers Association, sent a letter to President Biden yesterday calling for him to take additional steps to address the pending decree by Mexico that would block imports of biotech corn. Joseph Sisk, Kentucky Corn Growers Association President and Christian County farmer, was among the letter’s signatories.
- [USMCA: Market Access for US Corn](https://kycorn.org/2019-4-17-usmca-market-access-for-us-corn/) - To ensure American farmers continue to have access to these important export markets, the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) needs to be ratified.
- [Taiwan officials visit Kentucky in anticipation of future corn, soybean purchases](https://kycorn.org/2022-9-27-taiwan-officials-visit-kentucky-in-anticipation-of-future-corn-soybean-purchases/) - Members of Kentucky corn and soybean associations and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture joined representatives from the Republic of China (Taiwan) at an event September 16, 2022 to sign Letters of Intent for Taiwan to purchase corn and soybean products from United States farmers over the next two years.
- [KyCorn Assists Local Ground Beef Program](https://kycorn.org/2017-8-4-kycorn-assists-local-ground-beef-program/) - To grow the local corn-fed beef market, KyCorn agreed in July to invest in a certificate of deposit that Beef Solutions, LLC will use as loan collateral for startup.
- [Kentucky Cattlemen's Beef Launched in Grocery Stores](https://kycorn.org/2018-3-21-kentucky-cattlemens-beef-launched-in-grocery-stores/) - Kentucky Cattlemen's Ground Beef, is a collaborative project of the Kentucky Cattlemen's Association, Governor's Office of Agriculture Policy, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Kroger, and the Kentucky Corn Growers to put Kentucky-grown and fed beef into the hands of customers.
- [Commonwealth Agri-Energy Meets Higher Demand for Hand Sanitizer with Local Corn](https://kycorn.org/2020-4-13-commonwealth-agri-energy-meets-higher-demand-for-hand-sanitizer-with-local-corn/) - Commonwealth Agri-Energy began selling several 270-gallon totes of 200-proof alcohol to local craft distillers last month. Demand has grown to the point they are now loading 8,000- gallon tanker trucks daily to serve packagers across the Southeast.
- [NCGA Analysis shows $50 per acre revenue declines for corn due to COVID-19](https://kycorn.org/2020-4-22-ncga-analysis-shows-50-per-acre-revenue-declines-for-corn-due-to-covid-19/) - Analysis released by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today showed cash corn prices have declined by 16 percent on average, with several regions experiencing declines of more than 20 percent, since March 1 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis projects a $50 per acre revenue decline for the 2019 corn crop.
- [COVID-19 Continues to Create Havoc for Ag and Food Markets](https://kycorn.org/2020-4-29-covid-19-continues-to-create-havoc-for-ag-and-food-markets/) - While the demand for some foods like beef and seafood tend to be more responsive to income changes, total food consumption doesn’t change much in an economic downturn compared to other vulnerable sectors of the economy like travel, entertainment, housing, and manufacturing.
- [U.S. Ethanol Exports Acheive a Record-Breaking Year](https://kycorn.org/us-ethanol-exports-acheive-record-breaking-year/) - In the 2023/2024 marketing year, the U.S. ethanol industry achieved a record export total of 1.75 billion gallons, utilizing 619 million bushels of corn. This represents a 43% increase from the previous year, breaking the prior 2018 record.
- [Four Questions for NCGA President Kenneth Hartman Jr.](https://kycorn.org/four-questions-for-ncga-president-kenneth-hartman-jr/) - Kenneth Hartman Jr., the newly elected president of the National Corn Growers Association answers questions to pressing issues like passing a robust Farm Bill, expanding ethanol markets, and more.
- [Kentucky Corn Growers Association Hosts International Guests for Exploration of Dried Distillers Grains](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-corn-growers-association-hosts-international-guests/) - After attending the U.S. Grains Council’s Export Exchange 2024 Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, from October 7-9, 14 participants from Central America, South America, and the Caribbean traveled to Kentucky and Tennessee to tour Green Plains Ethanol Plant, Lowry Farms, Tosh Farms Feed Mill and Swine Production, and Hopkinsville Elevator’s riverport facility.
- [New Resource Showcases Benefit of Trade to US Ag](https://kycorn.org/2017-3-16-new-resource-showcases-benefit-of-trade-to-us-ag/) - A partnership of more than 75 organizations representing farmers and ranchers, fishermen and forest product producers, cooperatives, small businesses, regional trade organizations and the state Departments of Agriculture have released a new website at www.agexportscount.org to showcase the benefits of U.S. agriculture.
- [U.S. - Japan Trade Agreement a Bright Spot for American Agriculture](https://kycorn.org/2019-9-25-us-japan-trade-agreement-a-bright-spot-for-american-agriculture/) - Japan is the second largest buyer for U.S. corn, top exporter for U.S beef, and holds potential as a market for U.S. ethanol.
- [NCGA-USMEF Study Highlights the Value to Corn Producers Through Red Meat Exports](https://kycorn.org/2019-2-22-ncga-usmef-study-highlights-the-value-to-corn-producers-through-red-meat-exports/) - The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) partnered with the U.S. Meat Export Federation to update a study on the value of red meat exports to domestic U.S. corn growers. In 2018, the study showed beef and pork exports used a combined total of 14.9 million tons of corn and DDGS, which equates to an additional 459.7 million bushels of corn produced – an increase of 29 percent over the 2015 projections.
- [Heartland Mission Strengthens Red Meat Trade Relationship in Japan](https://kycorn.org/2019-9-10-heartland-mission-strengthens-red-meat-trade-relationship-in-japan/) - American producers traveled with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) to Japan this month to learn more about the world’s most competitive red meat import market and demonstrate their commitment to serving it.
- [Kentucky Farmers and Staff Appointed to NCGA Action Teams and Committees](https://kycorn.org/2017-10-25-kentucky-farmers-and-staff-appointed-to-ncga-action-teams-and-committees/) - Kentucky grain farmers have additional seats at the table to discuss national programs and policy at the National Corn Growers Association
- [KYCorn Elects New Officers and Board Members](https://kycorn.org/2018-1-23-kycorn-elects-new-officers-and-board-members/) - Members of the Kentucky Corn Growers Association elected new farmer and agribusiness leaders, January 18, 2018, at their annual meeting during the Kentucky Commodity Conference.
- [Roberts, NCGA Risk Management Action Team Members Address Grower Needs](https://kycorn.org/2018-2-9-roberts-ncga-risk-management-action-team-members-address-grower-needs/) - KyCorn President Mark Roberts met with his fellow growers and Corn Grower staff for a Risk Management Action Team meeting in Washington D.C. The team discussed the tax plan and how it will affect farmers as well as issues within the Farm Bill, such as base acres, ARC, PLC and crop insurance.
- [Corn Leaders Tackle Profitability Crisis During Two-day Meeting](https://kycorn.org/2020-7-10-corn-leaders-tackle-profitability-crisis-during-two-day-meeting/) - The Kentucky Corn Growers Board of Directors and the Members of the Corn Promotion Council met July 8 and 9 in socially-distanced fashion at the UK Research and Education Center (the Kentucky Corn Growers Conference Room, actually).
- [CORE Farmer Program Class IV Opens with Farmer Advice](https://kycorn.org/2016-12-5-core-farmer-program-class-iv-opens-with-farmer-advice/) - Class 4 of the CORE Farmer Program kicked off in December with Session 1 in Cadiz. Veteran farmers Tripp Furches, Phillip Bean and Joseph Sisk led off on the agenda by sharing their wisdom in a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Chad Lee entitled "My Biggest Mistake."
- [Farmer Leadership Programs Provide Summer Learning & Networking](https://kycorn.org/2021-8-30-farmer-leadership-programs-provide-summer-learning-amp-networking/) - July was a busy month for corn farmer leadership training and education programs. Class 5 of the CORE Farmer Program met after a COVID-induced hiatus of over a year. Classmates were glad to be reunited and to learn from each other in Session 6 of the seven-session curriculum.
- [Farm Bill Listening Sessions Gather Corn Farmer Input](https://kycorn.org/2017-12-4-farm-bill-listening-sessions-gather-corn-farmer-input/) - We would like to thank everyone who attended one of our Farm Bill Listening Sessions, November 20-21. We had a great turnout and wonderful conversation. Your input will help us craft language for our congressional delegation so they may work toward policy that will benefit our Kentucky corn farmers.
- [Trump Reiterates Support for Renewable Fuels](https://kycorn.org/2017-2-21-trump-reiterates-support-for-renewable-fuels/) - In a letter sent last week to National Ethanol Conference attendees, President Trump reiterated his unwavering support for ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard.
- [Ethanol Breaks Through the 10% Blend Wall](https://kycorn.org/2017-4-25-ethanol-breaks-through-the-10-blend-wall/) - Gasoline consumed in the United States in 2016 contained more than 10 percent ethanol on average for the first time ever, according to an analysis of U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data released last week by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA).
- [RFS has been 'Tremendous Success' Since Adoption](https://kycorn.org/2017-6-7-rfs-has-been-tremendous-success-since-adoption/) - More than a decade after the original renewable fuel standard (RFS) was signed into law, tremendous progress has been made toward its goals of energy security, clean air and boosting local economies, according to a new analysis by the Renewable Fuels Association, “RFS Impacts: By the Numbers.”
- [AMERICAN CHOPPER TV brings truth about Ethanol and Motorcycles](https://kycorn.org/2018-7-10-american-chopper-tv-brings-truth-about-ethanol-and-motorcycles/) - KyCorn's investment into a partnership with Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) helped bring Paul Jr. Designs and AMERICAN CHOPPER back on the air after a six-year hiatus from reality TV.
- [KyCorn's Richard Preston Talks Farm Technology at STEM Event](https://kycorn.org/2017-12-4-kycorns-richard-preston-talks-farm-technology-at-stem-event/) - yCorn Secretary Richard Preston was the featured speaker at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning series last night, where he spoke on technology and change in farming.
- [Congratulations to our 2017 KyCorn Scholarship Recipients](https://kycorn.org/2017-4-14-congratulations-to-our-2017-kycorn-scholarship-recipients/) - The KyCorn Board of Directors are proud to announce their 2017-2018 scholarship recipients: Jonah Brannon, Tyler Kummer, and Alexander Mann.
- [Early-Riser Session for Kentucky Commodity Conference Brings International Farming Perspective](https://kycorn.org/2019-12-9-early-riser-session-for-kentucky-commodity-conference-brings-international-farming-perspective/) - Farming is a challenge. We are at a low point in the cycle of grain prices and making a profit is not easy right now. But, it could be worse. We are going to talk to a couple people who are living in that worst situation right now and learn how they are making farming work.
- [IPM Training School Returns to Princeton](https://kycorn.org/2020-2-12-ipm-training-school-returns-to-princeton/) - The University of Kentucky’s IPM Training School is scheduled for March 12 at the UK Research and Education Center in Princeton.
- [Corn Grower Investment in Agriculture Literacy Amplified Through Partnerships](https://kycorn.org/2020-10-2-corn-grower-investment-in-agriculture-literacy-amplified-through-partnerships/) - KyCorn wants to thank Kentucky’s farm community for continuing this project that is educating the next generation of consumers.
- [Spring 2021 OCTC Automotive Technology Scholarship Awarded to Henry Lytle](https://kycorn.org/2021-1-13-spring-2021-octc-automotive-technology-scholarship-awarded-to-henry-lytle/) - The Owensboro Community and Technical College Scholarship Committee proudly awarded the Kentucky Corn Growers Scholarship to 4th semester Automotive Technology student, Henry Lytle.
- [Intensive Corn Management Seminar and NFMS promote productive conversation among growers](https://kycorn.org/2022-intensive-corn-management-seminar-and-nfms-promote-productive-conversation-among-growers/) - KyCorn had a successful relaunch of their Intensive Corn Management Seminar in Louisville this week, as a prequel to the Farm Machinery Show for Kentucky corn growers.
- [Growing Local Demand: KyCorn Assists OZ Tyler Expansion](https://kycorn.org/growing-local-demand-kycorn-assists-oz-tyler-expansion/) - O.Z. Tyler Distillery in Owensboro is planning to triple production this fall, which will require 600 thousand additional bushels of local corn. KyCorn is assisting the expansion by providing a low-interest loan for grain storage and additional distilling equipment
- [Jeptha Creed Announced as the Official Vodka of the Kentucky Derby Festival](https://kycorn.org/2018-1-23-jeptha-creed-announced-as-the-official-vodka-of-the-kentucky-derby-festival/) - Jeptha Creed – a craft distillery located in Shelbyville, Kentucky specializing in bourbon, whiskey, vodka and moonshine – is proud to announce they have become the official vodka of the 2018 Kentucky Derby Festival.
- [2017 Kentucky Corn Yield Contest Winner Photos](https://kycorn.org/2018-1-22-2017-kentucky-corn-yield-contest-winner-photos/) - Winners of the 2017 Kentucky Corn Yield Contest were honored on January 18 at the Kentucky Commodity Conference. Many thanks to Chad Lee and his University of Kentucky team for administering this contest. Photos by Stephen Patton, UK Ag Communications.
- [National Corn Yield Contest Winners Announced](https://kycorn.org/2019-12-16-national-corn-yield-contest-winners-announced/) - Kentucky NCYC winners are announced.
- [Kentucky Corn Yield Contest Winners Announced for 2019](https://kycorn.org/2020-1-17-kentucky-corn-yield-contest-winners-announced-for-2019/) - Winners of the 2019 Kentucky Yield Contest were honored the evening of Jan. 16 at the Kentucky Commodity Conference in Bowling Green, where they received a cash award from KyCorn and trophies sponsored by KyCorn, DuPont Pioneer and Whayne Agri-Business.
- [2021 Kentucky Corn Yield Contest Winners](https://kycorn.org/2021-12-10-2021-kentucky-corn-yield-contest-winners/) - View this year’s winners.
- [Record Corn Production Achieved in 2020](https://kycorn.org/2020-11-12-record-corn-production-ahead/) - Kentucky’s average 2020 corn yield was estimated at 184 bushels per acre, which is a record high yield for the Commonwealth.
- [Kentucky Expecting Big Crop Harvests](https://kycorn.org/2021-10-13-kentucky-expecting-big-crop-harvests/) - Corn production in Kentucky is forecast at 268 million bushels, unchanged from the September forecast and up 7% from the previous crop.
- [KyCorn Participates in Floyds Fork Agriculture Stakeholders Meeting](https://kycorn.org/2017-1-27-kycorn-participates-in-floyds-fork-agriculture-stakeholders-meeting/) - KY Corn Executive Director Laura Knoth attended an agriculture stakeholders meeting yesterday for the Floyds Fork watershed and was pleased with what she had to hear.
- [CORE Farmer Program Class Dives into Corn Physiology](https://kycorn.org/2017-7-10-core-farmer-program-class-dives-into-corn-physiology/) - KyCorn’s CORE Farmer Program hosted Class IV last month for their fourth of seven sessions. The 15 farmers met in the Pennyrile Region for agronomic discussions with farmers and UK extension specialists.
- [USDA to Gauge Financial Well-Being of Kentucky Farmers](https://kycorn.org/2018-12-20-usda-to-gauge-financial-well-being-of-kentucky-farmers/) - Beginning in late December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be gathering information about farm economics and production practices from farmers across Kentucky, as the agency conducts the third and final phase of the 2018 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS).
- [KyCorn and NCGA: Farmers Thank Trump Administration for Listening and Upholding the RFS](https://kycorn.org/2019-10-4-kycorn-and-ncga-farmers-thank-trump-administration-for-listening-and-upholding-the-rfs/) - The Kentucky Corn Growers and National Corn Growers Associations welcomed an announcement from President Trump today directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to follow the letter of the law and keep the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) whole.
- [USDA seeks feedback from producers about crops and stocks](https://kycorn.org/2020-5-19-usda-seeks-feedback-from-producers-about-crops-and-stocks/) - During the next several weeks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct the June Agricultural Survey. The agency will contact 2,000 producers across Kentucky to determine crop acreage and stock levels as of June 1, 2020.
- [UK research: cover crops, no-till could slow climate change](https://kycorn.org/2020-7-29-uk-research-cover-crops-no-till-could-slow-climate-change/) - Cover crops combined with no-tillage systems can increase soil organic carbon, which could help slow climate change on farms, according to a recent study by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment scientists.
- [NCGA Releases Mid-Year Report for 2020](https://kycorn.org/2020-8-5-ncga-releases-mid-year-report-for-2020/) - 2020 began with reason for optimism in our industry. The signing of the USMCA trade deal, emerging corn purchases by China, a successful challenge to EPA granting RFS waivers and approval of year-round sales of E15 had us all looking for an economic rebound. Then the unthinkable happened as a pandemic stunned the world.
- [Awards and Recognition from the Kentucky Commodity Conference](https://kycorn.org/2022-1-16-awards-and-recognition-from-the-kentucky-commodity-conference/) - See who was honored at the 2021 Kentucky Commodity Conference.
- [Faulty Ethanol Study Gets Media Attention, Pro-Ethanol Groups Respond](https://kycorn.org/2022-3-21-faulty-ethanol-study-gets-media-attention-pro-ethanol-groups-respond/) - The Renewable Fuels Association pushed back against the faulty research with a seven-page paper debunking several of the report’s claims.
- [NCGA: Mexico's Proposed Ban on Biotech Corn Illegal under USMCA, Banning White Corn a Non-Starter in Negotiations](https://kycorn.org/2022-12-2-ncga-mexicos-proposed-ban-on-biotech-corn-illegal-under-usmca-banning-white-corn-a-non-starter-in-negotiations/) - “Any decision to block biotech crops by Mexico would be illegal under the U.S.-Mexico Agreement,” said Haag. “Eliminating white corn will in no way resolve this conflict. We are highly appreciative of Secretary Vilsack for going to the mat on this issue for U.S. farmers.”
- [CORE Farmer Program Has Second Session](https://kycorn.org/2017-12-4-core-farmer-program-has-second-session/) - Class IV of the KyCorn CORE Farmer Program met for its second session recently in Lexington. This session focused on farm management where speakers provided information on goal setting, human resources management and development, succession planning, farm branding, legal liability and partnership issues.
- [CORE Farmer Program Visits Georgia for Learning Seminar](https://kycorn.org/2017-12-1-core-farmer-program-visits-georgia-for-learning-seminar/) - Class 4 of the CORE Farmer Program spent a week in rural portions of South Georgia to learn from other farmers and issues they face.
- [CORE Program connects young farmers with association leaders and experts](https://kycorn.org/2020-8-14-core-program-connects-young-farmers-with-association-leaders/) - Session 4 of the current CORE Farmer Program class was held in late-July with farm visits and in-field practicals. The group began the learning adventure in Princeton, where Dr. Lloyd Murdock spent a few hours with the participants talking about Kentucky soils. Dr. Chad Lee spend some time with them in corn fields as well.
- [Farmers Learning from Farmers: CORE Farmer Program Kicks Off Class V](https://kycorn.org/2019-12-13-farmers-learning-from-farmers-core-farmer-program-kicks-off-class-v/) - Seventeen farmers and agri-business leaders began their two-year educational journey in December with Session 1: “Coping with a Difficult Grain Economy.”
- [Growers Applaud Move by U.S. House Members to Expand Ethanol Access](https://kycorn.org/growers-applaud-us-house-members-expand-ethanol-access/) - The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) applauded a bipartisan group of members of the U.S. House for introducing the “Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act," providing consumers with year-round access to higher blends of ethanol.
- [Corn Growers Encourage Pollinator-Friendly Practices](https://kycorn.org/2018-5-17-corn-growers-encourage-pollinator-friendly-practices/) - With another growing season underway across corn country, the National Corn Growers Association encourages farmers to complete a mental check list and assess your farming operation and any potential impact for pollinators like honey bees.
- [Four Finalists Announced by Radicle Growth for Corn Value Chain Challenge](https://kycorn.org/four-finalists-announced-radicle-growth-corn-value-chain-challenge/) - Radicle Growth unveils the four finalists of the highly anticipated Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge. Sponsored by U.S. corn farmers and funded in partnership with the Kentucky Corn Promotion Council and other state corn checkoffs.
- [Carbon Intensity Scores and 45Z Tax Credits: What Farmers Should Know](https://kycorn.org/carbon-intensity-scores-45z-tax-credits/) - Watch an informative webinar for insights on Carbon Intensity Scores, the 45Z tax credit, and steps farmers can take during the 2025 crop season.
- [Kentucky Corn Growers Have Strong Presence at the 120th Kentucky State Fair](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-corn-growers-make-strong-presence-kentucky-state-fair/) - The Kentucky Corn Growers had a significant impact at the 120th Kentucky State Fair, showcasing their dedication to agriculture, the environment, and the vital role corn plays in our everyday lives to bridge the gap between farmers and consumers.
- [UK Corn & Soybean Research Update](https://kycorn.org/uk-corn-soybean-research-update/) - The latest research from the University of Kentucky highlights emerging challenges and innovative strategies in agriculture, focusing on Italian ryegrass management, the complexities of sulfur deficiency diagnostics, green stem syndrome in soybeans, and weather service rainfall reporting accuracy.
- [New Carbon Resource for Farmers: Understanding Carbon Market Programs vs. Carbon Intensity Scores](https://kycorn.org/new-carbon-resource-farmers-understanding-carbon-market-programs-vs-carbon-intensity-scores/) - NCGA has created a resource to help farmers understand the differences between Carbon Market Programs and Carbon Intensity (CI) Scores and how each approach affects farming practices and profitability.
- [NCGA, Allied Ag Groups, Step Up Calls for Congress to Pass Farm Bill](https://kycorn.org/ncga-ag-groups-urge-congress-farm-bill-passage/) - Amidst pressing economic challenges facing farmers, the NCGA and allied agricultural groups are intensifying efforts to urge Congress to pass the critical farm bill before year's end.
- [Over 300 Groups Call on Congress to Pass Robust Farm Bill](https://kycorn.org/over-300-groups-call-on-congress-pass-farm-bill/) - Over 300 groups, including the Kentucky Corn Growers Association, urge Congress to pass a vital farm bill offering enhanced support to the nation's farmers amid economic challenges and unpredictable conditions.
- [EPA Advances Frameworks to Address Pesticides and Endangered Species](https://kycorn.org/epa-advances-frameworks-pesticides-endangered-species/) - EPA unveils new guidelines integrating endangered species protection with pesticide use regulations, affecting U.S. corn growers.
- [UK Graduate Student Named National Corn Growers Association Research Ambassador](https://kycorn.org/uk-graduate-student-named-national-corn-growers-association-research-ambassador/) - University of Kentucky graduate research assistant Travis Banet in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) was selected to join NCGA's Research Ambassador program.
- [Collaborative Research Reveals Fungicide Resistance Threat in Corn](https://kycorn.org/collaborative-research-reveals-fungicide-resistance-threat-corn/) - University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researchers are uncovering a growing threat to corn production: fungicide resistance. A study published in Plant Health Progress reveals evidence of resistance in a common corn pathogen, revealing a need for judicious fungicide use to ensure their long-term effectiveness.
- [August Brings in the Heat, Congressional Recess While Grower Priorities Remain on Ice](https://kycorn.org/august-brings-in-the-heat-congressional-recess-while-grower-priorities-remain-on-ice/) - Events on the national stage may be moving quickly with many twists and turns. But in Washington, legislation is progressing at a snail’s pace with the farm bill hanging in the balance.
- [Atrazine Update](https://kycorn.org/atrazine-update/) - Despite the EPA's proposed increase in atrazine's aquatic level of concern to 9.7 ppb, serious questions persist due to unchanged mitigation maps and ignored water monitoring data.
- [Important USDA Crop Insurance and Disaster Relief Program Updates](https://kycorn.org/usda-crop-insurance-disaster-relief-program-updates/) - Updates for Kentucky corn farmers regarding the USDA's enhancement of the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) for increased premium support starting in the 2025 crop year, and the upcoming deadline for the 2022 Emergency Relief Program (ERP).
- [Advancing U.S.-Japan Trade Relations with Sustainability Benefits of U.S. Corn and Ethanol ](https://kycorn.org/advancing-u-s-japan-trade-relations-with-sustainability-benefits-of-u-s-corn-and-ethanol/) - Mick Henderson of Commonwealth Agri-Energy and other industry leaders promote U.S. corn and ethanol sustainability to Japanese stakeholders at the 2024 Corn and Ethanol Conference in Tokyo. Discover how these efforts aim to strengthen U.S.-Japan agricultural trade relations.
- [Grower Advocates, Navigating Unprecedented Times, Push for Bipartisanship](https://kycorn.org/grower-advocates-navigating-unprecedented-times-push-for-bipartisanship/) - Navigating Washington in a highly partisan political climate is difficult. Yet, there is so much important work to do before Congress adjourns this year.
- [KY Agriculture Council Leads the Way in Developing a Strategic Plan for Industry Development](https://kycorn.org/ky-agriculture-council-leads-the-way-in-developing-a-strategic-plan-for-industry-development/) - The Kentucky Agriculture Council is collaboratively shaping the future of agriculture with its five-year Strategic Roadmap, engaging over 250 Kentucky leaders to support and expand that state’s agricultural industry.
- [U.S. Headed for Record Ag Trade Deficit](https://kycorn.org/u-s-headed-for-record-ag-trade-deficit/) - After decades of substantial U.S. agricultural trade surpluses, the U.S. is forecast to experience a record trade deficit for the second year in a row. American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed the factors contributing to the deficit in their latest Market Intel report.
- [Reflecting on Forward Farm Bill Movement](https://kycorn.org/reflecting-on-forward-farm-bill-movement/) - After a long impasse, there has finally been some movement to reauthorize the farm bill. The House Committee on Agriculture recently passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act by a vote of 33-21.
- [Corn Growers Focus on Opening Markets, Enforcing Trade Agreements](https://kycorn.org/corn-growers-focus-on-opening-markets-enforcing-trade-agreements/) - It’s an evening we all remember in the Washington office of the National Corn Growers Association and is now a familiar war story that is brought up often at our gatherings. On a cold February night in 2023 as staff settled into their homes after a day at the office, our communications director sent an email around: “Please be advised, Mexico plans to ban all genetically modified white corn imports beginning tomorrow.”
- [Building Global Markets for Kentucky Corn Farmers: Three Facts You Should Know](https://kycorn.org/building-global-markets-kentucky-corn-farmers-three-facts-should-know/) - Learn how Kentucky corn farmers are expanding their reach by tapping into global markets.
- [A Farmers Guide to the GREET Model](https://kycorn.org/farmers-guide-to-greet-model/) - The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory’s GREET model is catching the eyes of not only airlines and policy gurus, but also midwestern corn farmers. The model is critical to corn-based ethanol’s pathway to the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market.
- [Corn Growers Disappointed in GREET Model Update](https://kycorn.org/corn-growers-disappointed-in-greet-model-update/) - An announcement this week by the U.S. Department of Treasury regarding the final guidance on eligibility for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credits enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act was met with concern from leaders at the National Corn Growers Association who say they are now committed to ensuring that the updated guidelines for the credit are vastly improved.
- [CORE Program Continues Strong with Graduations, Alumni Events and Plans for Class 7](https://kycorn.org/core-program-continues-strong-with-graduations-alumni-events-and-plans-for-class-7/) - For nearly 20 years, the CORE Program has been committed to investing in farmers at critical stages in their careers by enhancing knowledge and creating robust peer networks for farmers, especially those who are on the cusp of beginning their careers. Class 6 recently celebrated their completion of the program in Bowling Green during their seventh and final session.
- [Kentucky Corn Growers Achieve Major Ethanol Priority for 2024](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-corn-growers-achieve-major-ethanol-priority-for-2024/) - EPA announced a decision to utilize its authority to allow consumers to maintain access to E15 throughout the 2024 summer driving season.
- [A Washington Filled with High Drama and Palace Intrigue](https://kycorn.org/washington-filled-with-high-drama-palace-intrigue/) - Plots have thickened. Majorities have shrunk. The knives are out. It’s April in Washington but you would be forgiven for thinking it’s the Ides of March.
- [From Guatemala to Thailand: Kentucky Corn Producers Connect Globally on Sustainability](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-corn-producers-connect-globally-sustainability/) - Kentucky corn producers connect globally to advance local corn production and sustainable farming practices.
- [Corn Demand Takes a Hit in EPA's New Tailpipe Rule](https://kycorn.org/corn-demand-takes-hit-new-epa-tailpipe-rule/) - Motor gasoline use is expected to decline in the future even under a baseline case, but new tailpipe emissions rules really put the pedal to the metal – rapidly accelerating that process. This would be a major shock on demand for corn used to produce ethanol spurring potentially devastating impacts on farmers and the rural economy.
- [Corn Growers: EPA's New Tailpipe Standard Will Hurt Family Farms](https://kycorn.org/epa-new-tailpipe-standard-will-hurt-family-farms/) - The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) expressed grave concern and disappointment with the Environmental Protection Agency’s final 2027-2032 emissions standards for sedans and light- and medium-duty trucks.
- [Recap from the 2024 Commodity Classic in Houston](https://kycorn.org/recap-2024-commodity-classic-houston/) - Over 11,500 attendees, including more than 4,600 farmers, exhibitors, industry stakeholders, and ag media, gathered in Houston from February 28 to March 2 for the 2024 Commodity Classic.
- [Radicle Growth Launches the Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge Sponsored by Corn Farmers](https://kycorn.org/radicle-corn-value-chain-challenge-sponsored-corn-farmers/) - Supported by the Kentucky Corn Promotion Council, the search is on for AgTech, Chemical, or Material Start-ups and Growth Companies worldwide whose innovative technologies and business models create new uses for corn and long-term sustainable demand for corn production.
- [Kentucky Corn Applauds EPA's Acceptance of Atrazine Science Panel Recommendations](https://kycorn.org/ky-corn-applauds-epa-acceptance-atrazine-science-panel/) - EPA recently agreed with the recommendations of the atrazine Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP), removing several poor-quality studies that played a role in the agency’s recommendation for an ultra-low aquatic level of concern for atrazine.
- [Kentucky Corn: A Vital Part of Waterways Council's Advocacy for Inland Waterways Transportation](https://kycorn.org/ky-corn-waterways-council-advocacy-inland-waterways/) - Kentucky’s corn growers have been on the front lines to improve our Nation’s lock and dam infrastructure for nearly a decade. With almost 1,590 miles, the Bluegrass State ranks fourth in the Nation in navigable waterways.
- [Redmond Greenwell Emerges as Trailblazing Leader in Corn Industry](https://kycorn.org/redmond-greenwell-emerges-trailblazing-leader-corn-industry/) - Redmond Greenwell, a sixth-generation farmer from Morganfield, Kentucky, is making an impact in the agricultural community through his leadership roles and participation in Kentucky Corn’s CORE program. With a passion for farming, Redmond is dedicated to continuing his family’s farm legacy and ensuring the success of Greenwell Acres, a 7500-acre farm growing corn and soybeans and raising cattle.
- [A Decade of Policy Advancements Propel Bourbon Industry’s Impact To Local, State and Global Economies](https://kycorn.org/policy-advancements-propel-bourbon-industry-impact/) - Spurred by a decade of legislative changes to Kentucky’s archaic alcohol laws, the Commonwealth’s signature Bourbon industry now provides more jobs, generates more payroll, pays more taxes, attracts more tourists and features more distilleries than ever before, according to the newly published Bourbon Economic Impact Report.
- [Thousands of Corn Farmers Across the Country Caution Biden Administration Against Solely Focusing on Electric Vehicles at Expense of Biofuels in Climate Fight](https://kycorn.org/farmers-caution-biden-admin-against-solely-focusing-electric-vehicles/) - A letter signed by 3,466 farmers from across the country, including 62 from Kentucky, was sent to President Biden today expressing concern that his administration is taking a short-sighted approach to addressing climate change by prioritizing the use of electric vehicles over biofuels, such as corn ethanol, as it works to drastically lower the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions.
- [Brandon Robey of Adairville, Kentucky, Elected as Board Member for District 4 of the Kentucky Corn Growers Association](https://kycorn.org/brandon-robey-elected-board-member-kentucky-corn-growers/) - Brandon Robey, a first-generation farmer from Adairville, Kentucky, shared his story about getting into farming and discussed his appointment as a board member for District 4 of the Kentucky Corn Growers Association (KYCGA). With a passion for agriculture, Robey inspires both resilience in chasing dreams and involvement in organizations like KYCGA.
- [Kentucky Corn Grower Places 1st in National Corn Yield Contest Category](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-corn-grower-places-national-corn-yield-contest-category/) - The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has announced the winners of the 2023 National Corn Yield Contest. Among this impressive group of farmers proving the ingenuity and resiliency of the U.S. farmer, Kentucky farmer Kelly Padgett of Vine Grove, KY, placed first nationally in the No-Till Non-Irrigated Class with a yield of 337.3216 bushels per acre.
- [John Mahan of Paris, Kentucky, Elected as Board Member for District 5 of the Kentucky Corn Growers Association](https://kycorn.org/john-mahan-elected-board-member-kentucky-corn-growers/) - John Mahan, a fourth-generation farmer from Paris, Kentucky, discussed his appointment as a board member for District 5 of the Kentucky Corn Growers Association (KYCGA). With a background in agriculture and extensive involvement in organizations beyond farming, Mahan brings a unique perspective to his new role.
- [Like the Year Before It, 2024 Will Be Filled with Challenges and Opportunities as We Advocate for Corn Grower Priorities](https://kycorn.org/2024-challenges-opportunities-corn-grower-priorities/) - If we are buoyed by last year’s wins, we are also feeling the continued presence of its challenges, many of which promise to be more pronounced in the year ahead.
- [Vital Link Between Kentucky's Corn and Poultry Production](https://kycorn.org/vital-link-between-kentuckys-corn-poultry-production/) - With one in every four rows of Kentucky corn destined for poultry feed, learn how the symbiosis between corn and poultry not only fuels local markets but also contributes to global food chains.
- [Kentucky Corn Leaders Excel in NCGA's 2023-2024 Leadership Academy](https://kycorn.org/kentucky-corn-leaders-excel-ncga-leadership-academy/) - The Bluegrass State has been well represented in NCGA’s premier leadership development program throughout the past year. Kentucky Corn’s Brandon Hunt and Josh Lancaster were selected to participate in NCGA’s Leadership Academy program for 2023-2024.
- [Scientific Advisory Panel Report Reaffirms Flawed Science in Atrazine Assessment](https://kycorn.org/scientific-advisory-panel-report-reaffirms-flawed-science-atrazine-assessment/) - A 2023 Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) report echoes corn grower comments in calling for the removal of several low-quality studies used in the atrazine reregistration process. The Kentucky Corn Growers Association and the Triazine Network, a national coalition of farm organizations representing well over 30 crops in 40 states, credits strong grassroots involvement with this positive step in ensuring EPA utilizes the best science available.
- [Agricultural Community to the International Trade Commission: Tariffs on Moroccan Fertilizers Hampering Family Farms](https://kycorn.org/ag-community-international-trade-commission-tariffs-moroccan-fertilizers/) - Kentucky Corn Growers Association, along with the National Corn Growers Association and 56 other agriculture organizations, urged the U.S. International Trade Commission today to consider the impacts that tariffs on Moroccan shipments of fertilizers are having on family farms.
- [2023 Revenue Insurance Payment Scenarios for Corn and Soybeans](https://kycorn.org/2023-revenue-insurance-payment-scenarios-corn-soybeans/) - October 31st marks the end of the harvest price discovery period for revenue protection crop insurance policies. The harvest price is used to calculate crop insurance indemnity payments and is the average December (corn) and November (soybeans) futures settlement prices during October.
- [Vietnamese Delegation Gets First-Hand Look at Kentucky Bioethanol Production](https://kycorn.org/vietnamese-delegation-gets-first-hand-look-kentucky-bioethanol-production/) - Kentucky Corn welcomed 15 influential industry stakeholders and policymakers from Vietnam as they sought to learn more about the environmental and economic benefits of bioethanol blending.
- [April Freeze No Effect on KY Corn Thanks To Soil Temperatures](https://kycorn.org/april-freeze-no-effect-on-ky-corn-thanks-to-soil-temperatures/) - Many central and eastern Kentucky farmers woke up on the morning of April 24, 2023 to freezing temperatures. The effects of a freeze like this can not only damage crops but also infect them with pathogens and other diseases. To learn more read Dr. Chad Lee's article below. Don't forget to check out latest issue
- [Congratulations to our 2023 KyCorn Scholarship Winners!](https://kycorn.org/congratulations-to-our-2023-kycorn-scholarship-winners/) - Riley Hudnall, of Bowling Green, was awarded the $2,000 Kentucky Corn Growers Jim Barton Memorial Scholarship. Riley is studying agricultural business at Murray State University, and her goal is to work with and educate other agriculturalists like herself. Miranda Cornett, of London, KY, was awarded a Kentucky Corn Growers $1,000 scholarship. Miranda is graduating from
- [Hudnall Hits the Trifecta as Recipient of 2023 NCGA, KyCorn, and KY Small Grains Scholarships](https://kycorn.org/hudnall-hits-trifecta-recipient-2023-ncga-kycorn-ky-small-grains-scholarships/) - Just in time for the Derby, Riley Hudnall received three high-honors agriculture scholarships this week. This trifecta win shows great testament to Riley’s commitment to her studies and commitment to agriculture.
- [Creating a Legacy of Life-Long Learning with the 2023 National Corn Yield Contest](https://kycorn.org/creating-a-legacy-of-life-long-learning-with-the-2023-national-corn-yield-contest/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]The 2023 National Corn Yield Contest (NCYC) opens today . . . and together, entrants will contribute their expertise and innovation to create a pool of agronomic knowledge that has been almost six decades in the making. The 2023 contest opened May 1, 2023 with the entry period closing
- [2023 April Freeze Effect on Corn and Soybean](https://kycorn.org/2023-april-freeze-effect-on-corn-and-soybean/) - Chad Lee, Conner Raymond, and Carrie Knott University of Kentucky Freezing temperatures were recorded across Kentucky Monday morning, April 24, 2023. The coldest temperatures were mostly in central and eastern Kentucky, but freezing temperatures were as far west as Trigg and Webster counties. Temperatures fell to or slightly below freezing in the following counties from
- [KyCorn Sponsors 2023 Competition For Kentucky’s Best Whiskey](https://kycorn.org/kycorn-sponsors-2023-competition-for-kentuckys-best-whiskey/) - Craft distilleries in Kentucky will once again compete for top honors at a national whiskey tasting competition sponsored by Kentucky Corn Promotion Council. The 2023 Heartland Whiskey Competition is the fourth competition sponsored by state corn marketing associations. Craft spirits is a fast-growing U.S. industry – the number of craft distillers has increased 54% since
- [Agriculture and the Economy: An Assessment of Our Current Situation Versus the 1980s](https://kycorn.org/agriculture-and-the-economy-an-assessment-of-our-current-situation-versus-the-1980s/) - The following is a brief analysis by Krista Swanson, the lead economist for the National Corn Growers Association. The recent banking fallout and economic comparisons to the 1980s are likely to grab the attention of anyone in agriculture. Fortunately, the general economic environment and financial positioning of farmers is quite different than that period. Here
- [Corn Grower Leaders to EPA: Maintaining Consumer Access to E15 Increases Fuel Supply](https://kycorn.org/corn-grower-leaders-to-epa-maintaining-consumer-access-to-e15-increases-fuel-supply/) - Kentucky Corn Growers Association joined 13 states, and the National Corn Growers Association in a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency requesting an emergency waiver to keep E15 available for Americans this summer. The president of the National Corn Growers Association, joined by leaders from 18 state corn grower groups, signed the letter, which called on EPA
- [Consider Corn Challenge IV Continues to Find Game-Changing New Uses for Field Corn](https://kycorn.org/consider-corn-challenge-iv-continues-to-find-game-changing-new-uses-for-field-corn/) - The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is launching its fourth iteration of the Consider Corn Challenge. This open-innovation contest invites participants to answer the call and submit proposals for new uses of field corn as a primary feedstock for producing novel sustainable chemicals and products with quantifiable market demand. “Consumers have a genuine interest in
- [Breaking New Ground with Yield Contest’s Newest Opportunity](https://kycorn.org/breaking-new-ground-with-yield-contests-newest-opportunity/) - The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is proud to announce the expansion of the National Corn Yield Contest (NCYC) to include a new pilot class focused on nitrogen management. The pilot allows corn growers to continue experimenting with practices that reduce inputs to optimize economics and environmental stewardship, while creating opportunities for current participants to
- [A Brief Check-In from Kentucky Corn Growers Association](https://kycorn.org/2023-2-24-a-brief-check-in-from-kentucky-corn-growers-association/) - I made my usual “quick” trip to National Farm Machinery Show last week. I always try to get in and out really quickly to see a few new things and have some brief discussions on new technology that I am in interested in – but inevitably, I run into some friends and end up closing the place down. I appreciate grassroots leaders from National Corn Growers Association from around the country for traveling in to stand alongside Kentucky Corn leaders at our booth.
- [A Look at the Ins & Outs of Washington in 2022](https://kycorn.org/2022-12-7-a-look-at-the-ins-amp-outs-of-washington-in-2022/) - As 2022 draws to a close and the mid-term elections are all but wrapped up, we are beginning to gain clarity on what will be in and out as we enter the new year.
- [Kentucky Corn Growers Applauds Congressman Comer for his Commitment to Remove Barriers to Ethanol](https://kycorn.org/2022-12-20-kentucky-corn-growers-applauds-congressman-comer-for-his-commitment-to-remove-barriers-to-ethanol/) - The Kentucky Corn Growers Association (KyCGA) wants to express its appreciation to Congressman James Comer for his commitment to corn farmers and the US ethanol industry.
- [As July Ushers Heat and Controversial Issues into the Nation’s Capital, I am looking forward to a Cool Corn Congress](https://kycorn.org/2022-7-8-as-july-ushers-heat-and-controversial-issues-into-the-nations-capital-i-am-looking-forward-to-a-cool-corn-congress/) - We will discuss biofuels issues, such as asking lawmakers to co-sponsor the Next Generation Fuels Act, which paves the way to higher ethanol blends in America's fuel supply. And as the International Trade Commission debates duties on nitrogen fertilizers and the Environmental Protection Agency considers restrictions on atrazine, corn grower leaders will be talking about how critical it is that farmers have access to the tools necessary to continue to do more with less.
- [KyCorn urges reversal of Mexico GM corn ban](https://kycorn.org/2022-11-16-kycorn-urges-reversal-of-mexico-gm-corn-ban/) - KyCorn supports calls by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) for Mexico to reverse a proposed ban on genetically modified (GM) corn.
- [NCGA Praises Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation Important to Farmers, Rural Communities](https://kycorn.org/2021-11-6-ncga-praises-passage-of-bipartisan-infrastructure-legislation-important-to-farmers-rural-communities/) - The House of Representatives voted Friday 228 to 206 to approve the bipartisan infrastructure package, which the Senate passed in August by a vote of 69 to 30, clearing the way for legislation to become law.
- [UK Fall Crop Protection webinar series begins in November](https://kycorn.org/2020-10-27-uk-fall-crop-protection-webinar-series-begins-in-november/) - The 2020 Fall Crop Protection webinars begin Nov. 10 on the video conferencing app Zoom and will focus on new and common threats to Kentucky corn, soybeans and wheat. The weekly webinars will occur at 10 a.m. EST on Tuesdays and are hosted through the Southern Integrated Pest Management Center.
- [Statements on Dicamba Ruling](https://kycorn.org/2020-6-9-statements-on-dicamba-ruling/) - See the recent statements on the Dicamba ruling from the National Corn Growers and the EPA
- [Latest WASDE Report](https://kycorn.org/2020-4-10-latest-wasde-report/) - USDA published the latest WASDE report, which you can read in full here. The report included the following information on corn.
- [U.S. Grains Council Sends Letter To Global Grain Customers](https://kycorn.org/2020-3-24-us-grains-council-sends-letter-to-global-grain-customers/) - The U.S. Grains Council reported that they we have received an increasing number of questions from overseas buyers and embassies about what is happening in the U.S. related to grain exports. The following letter was sent this afternoon to address those questions.
- [COVID-19 and its Impact on Grain and Ethanol Markets](https://kycorn.org/2020-3-17-covid-19-and-its-impact-on-grain-and-ethanol-markets/) - An update from several sources regarding COVID-19 and its impact on grain/ethanol markets and scheduled education events.
- [Corn Growers Welcome USDA Action to Increase Biofuel Use](https://kycorn.org/2020-3-6-corn-growers-welcome-usda-action-to-increase-biofuel-use/) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue last month announced plans to increase biofuels usage in USDA vehicles, directing the department to acquire alternative fueled vehicles when replacing conventionally fueled vehicles.
- [Tenth Circuit Court Strikes Down EPA Small Refinery Exemptions](https://kycorn.org/2020-1-27-tenth-circuit-court-strikes-down-epa-small-refinery-exemptions/) - In a decision that is expected to broadly impact the Environmental Protection Agency’s approach to granting small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit late on Friday struck down three exemptions that were improperly issued by EPA.
- [Triazine Network: EPA Takes Reasonable Approach in Atrazine Decision](https://kycorn.org/2020-1-2-triazine-network-epa-takes-reasonable-approach-in-atrazine-decision/) - The Atrazine Preliminary Interim Decision (PID) document published today in the federal register supports EPA’s commitment to use credible scientific research in setting a reasonable aquatic ecosystem Level of Concern (LOC) for atrazine.
- [EPA Takes Steps to Provide Needed Clarity and Certainty for U.S. Agriculture](https://kycorn.org/2019-12-19-epa-takes-steps-to-provide-needed-clarity-and-certainty-for-us-agriculture/) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing two important actions that will help the agricultural sector protect crops from pests and weeds. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is approving the use of 10 pesticide products on hemp in time for the 2020 growing season.
- [Research Report: Corn Starter Impacts Early Season Plant and Soil Properties](https://kycorn.org/2019-11-25-research-report-corn-starter-impacts-early-season-plant-and-soil-properties/) - Early planted corn in no-tilled fields and limited drainage typically have the greatest chance of response from starter fertilizers.
- [Crop Production Report Shows Strong Corn and Soybean Yields](https://kycorn.org/2019-11-11-crop-production-report-shows-strong-corn-and-soybean-yields/) - Corn production in Kentucky is forecast at 257 million bushels, down 1 percent from the October forecast and up 19 percent from the previous crop. Yield was estimated at 177 bushels per acre, down 1 bushel from last month and up 2 bushels from the 2018 level. Acres for harvest as grain were estimated at 1.45 million acres, up 220,000 acres from 2018.
- [Ribbon Cuttings and Trade Deals: Kentucky Grain Farmers Have Much to Celebrate](https://kycorn.org/2019-9-30-ribbon-cuttings-and-trade-deals-kentucky-grain-farmers-have-much-to-celebrate/) - Happy Fall, my fellow farmers! Despite the lack of rain in much of the state, the last two weeks have brought us much to celebrate, particularly the opening of the Grain and Forage Center of Excellence and the U.S. – Japan Trade Agreement.
- [KyCorn Submits Comments to EPA on Renewable Fuel Volume Obligations](https://kycorn.org/2019-8-30-kycorn-submits-comments-to-epa-on-renewable-fuel-volume-obligations/) - Each year the US EPA is required by the Clean Air Act to create a rule that sets the obligations of petroleum refiners for blending biofuels into motor fuel for the Renewable Fuels Standard.
- [Commissioner Quarles Addresses Updated Grain Insurance Fund in Open Letter](https://kycorn.org/2019-6-4-commissioner-quarles-addresses-updated-grain-insurance-fund-in-open-letter/) - In an open letter to Kentucky’s corn and small grain producers, Commissioner Ryan Quarles addressed the changes the General Assembly made to Kentucky’s grain laws concerning the grain insurance fund and how it affects them.
- [Kentucky Corn Praises Year-Round E15 as a Win for Farmers and Consumers](https://kycorn.org/2019-5-31-corn-growers-year-round-e15-is-a-win-win-for-farmers-and-consumers/) - The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today celebrated the Trump Administration completing actions to allow for year-round sales of 15 percent ethanol blends or E15.
- [Leading Agriculture Commodities Oppose Additional Tariffs on Chinese Goods](https://kycorn.org/2019-5-10-leading-agriculture-commodities-oppose-additional-tariffs-on-chinese-goods/) - Today, the U.S. Trade Representative moved forward with increasing the tariff rate from 10 to 25 percent on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. Farmers across the country are extremely concerned by the actions taken today by President Trump and his Administration.
- [NCGA Submits WOTUS Comments](https://kycorn.org/2019-4-16-ncga-submits-wotus-comments/) - The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) this week submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers on the Agencies’ proposed rule revising the definition of waters of the United States, or WOTUS.
- [Leading Agriculture Organizations Endorse USMCA](https://kycorn.org/2019-3-4-leading-agriculture-organizations-endorse-usmca/) - The National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers and National Sorghum Producers today announced their support for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
- [Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees](https://kycorn.org/2019-1-2-kentucky-leopold-conservation-award-seeks-nominees/) - Know a Kentucky farmer or forester who goes above and beyond in the care and management of natural resources? Nominate them for the 2019 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award®.
- [NCGA: Trade Aid Comes Up Short, Again](https://kycorn.org/2018-12-20-ncga-trade-aid-comes-up-short-again/) - The National Corn Growers Association today expressed disappointment that corn farmers impacted by trade tariffs and ongoing trade uncertainty would receive virtually no relief through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Market Facilitation Program (MFP).
- [Corn Growers Statement on WOTUS Rule](https://kycorn.org/2018-12-11-corn-growers-statement-on-wotus-rule/) - Today, the EPA and Department of the Army proposed a clear, understandable, and implementable definition of "waters of the United States" that clarifies federal authority under the Clean Water Act.
- [Dicamba Still Available for Use in Kentucky with Changes](https://kycorn.org/2018-12-6-dicamba-still-available-for-use-in-kentucky-with-changes/) - Commissioner Ryan Quarles announced in an open letter that dicamba would still be available for growers with a new record-keeping system for dealers, fine structure for producers and without an application cut-off date in the 2019 season.
- [Kentucky Corn Growers Association: Fighting for You on Trade](https://kycorn.org/2018-12-12-kentucky-corn-growers-association-fighting-for-you-on-trade/) - KyCorn has been at the forefront of negotiations with the administration over how to mitigate the negative effects of these trade issues going forward. Though we face an uphill battle, we have managed to secure several market-driven policy changes on behalf of Kentucky’s corn farmers.
- [The Economic Value of Applying Broiler Litter in the Fall](https://kycorn.org/2018-11-26-the-economic-value-of-applying-broiler-litter-in-the-fall/) - Spring application of broiler litter is ideal for maximizing the economic value but faces challenges that include wet soil conditions, lack of time to spread litter near planting, and availability of litter in the spring.
- [Statements On China Tariffs And Trade Retaliation](https://kycorn.org/2018-3-23-us-grains-council-statement-on-china-tariffs-and-retaliation/) - The Trump Administration's announcement of $60 billion in new tariffs against Chinese imports into the United States has already prompted a response from China. It is considering placing import duties on US pork and ethanol, two significant corn markets.
- [What’s the deal with RINs?!](https://kycorn.org/2018-3-9-whats-the-deal-with-rins/) - Many farmers, when reading ag media over the past couple of weeks, have gotten acronym overload over a complicated but integral part of the Renewable Fuels Standard. The topic has been discussed on numerous occasions in the White House throughout the past few weeks.
- [Purdue University Analysis Confirms Potential Economic Fallout from Changes to RFS](https://kycorn.org/2018-3-7-purdue-university-analysis-confirms-potential-economic-fallout-from-changes-to-rfs/) - Economists at Purdue University have analyzed the potential economic implications of a price cap on RINs in conjunction with an E15 RVP waiver. Their analysis finds that a price cap—even when paired with an RVP waiver--would prevent achievement of the objectives of the Renewable Fuel Standard, reduce overall biofuel blending, and halt investment in higher blend infrastructure.
- [10-Cent RIN Price Cap Would be ‘Catastrophic’ for Renewable Fuels](https://kycorn.org/2018-3-1-10-cent-rin-price-cap-would-be-catastrophic-for-renewable-fuels/) - A new analysis issued by University of Illinois economist Scott Irwin finds that the impact of a 10-cent cap on RIN prices, as proposed by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, would be “catastrophic” for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and “would have large impacts on biofuels in the U.S.”
- [Corn Growers Statement on President's Proposed FY19 Budget](https://kycorn.org/2018-2-13-ncga-statement-on-presidents-proposed-fy19-budget/) - “Targeting the federal crop insurance program is extremely shortsighted. These cuts would reduce premium subsidies for policies with harvest price coverage by 15 percentage points. It also reduces premium subsidies for policies without harvest price coverage by 10 percentage points.
- [December Crops Marketing and Management Update](https://kycorn.org/2017-12-19-december-crops-marketing-and-management-update/) - Latest Crops Marketing and Management Update from Todd Davis.
- [Final 2018 Renewable Fuel Volume Obligations Represent 'Marked Improvement' Over Proposal](https://kycorn.org/2017-12-4-final-2018-renewable-fuel-volume-obligations-represent-marked-improvement-over-proposal/) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2018. The agency finalized a total renewable fuel volume of 19.29 billion gallons (BG)
- [Corn Growers Applaud Bill With Proposed Changes to ARC](https://kycorn.org/2017-10-26-corn-growers-applaud-bill-with-proposed-changes-to-arc/) - The following is a statement from National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes and Kentucky Corn Growers Association President Richard Strode regarding the introduction of a bill this week by Senators Heidi Heitkamp (D - N.D.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) directing the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to use crop yield data from the Risk Management Agency for yield calculations.
- [Study: U.S. Ethanol Industry Makes “A Significant Contribution to the Economy”](https://kycorn.org/2017-2-22-study-us-ethanol-industry-makes-a-significant-contribution-to-the-economy/) - The U.S. ethanol industry added $42.1 billion to the nation’s gross domestic product and supported nearly 340,000 jobs in 2016, according to a new study commissioned by ABF Economics. The study, released today by the Renewable Fuels Association at the 22nd annual National Ethanol Conference, looked at the contribution of the ethanol industry to the U.S. economy in 2016.

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- [Homepage](https://kycorn.org/) - Kentucky Corn Growers Association is a grassroots organization representing the interests of more than 6,000 corn farmers throughout Kentucky.
- [Scholarship Program](https://kycorn.org/programs/scholarshipprogram/) - Kentucky Corn offers scholarships to high school seniors and current college students.
- [Kentucky Corn Growers Association](https://kycorn.org/kycga/) - Kentucky Corn Growers Association is governed by a Board of Directors made up of grower members and industry and extension representatives.
- [Who is KY Corn](https://kycorn.org/whoweare/) - Kentucky Corn Growers Association is a grassroots organization representing the interests of more than 6,000 corn farmers throughout Kentucky.
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- [KY Corn Promotion Council](https://kycorn.org/whoweare-kycheckoff/) - The Kentucky Corn Promotion Council collects and administers a .0025 checkoff, which is remitted on corn sold throughout Kentucky.
- [Programs](https://kycorn.org/programs/) - Corn farmer checkoff funds support annual programming to ensure a strong and vibrant Kentucky agriculture industry.
- [EPA “Bets the Farm” on EVs ACTION ALERT](https://kycorn.org/epa-bets-the-farm-on-evs-action-alert/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]EPA “Bets the Farm” on EVs ACTION ALERT Kentucky corn farmers are over upset at the EPA’s proposed Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for model year 2027 and later vehicles. This proposed rule effectively mandates the use of
- [Blog, Press, Updates](https://kycorn.org/news-resources/) - KY Corn News & Resources
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- [Join Us](https://kycorn.org/join/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(189,193,193,0.12)” custom_padding=”10px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”6px||6px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_breadcrumbs _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” items_font_size=”14px” home_icon_font_size=”12px” current_text_color=”#939393″ current_font_size=”14px” items_font_size_tablet=”14px” items_font_size_phone=”12px” items_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” current_font_size_tablet=”14px” current_font_size_phone=”12px” current_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][/dsm_breadcrumbs][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”welcome” _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”68px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”18px||10px|38px|false|false” animation_style=”slide” border_color_right=”gcid-220c7c18-3954-417f-ae60-0b03da9e9a08″ border_width_left=”10px” border_color_left=”gcid-220c7c18-3954-417f-ae60-0b03da9e9a08″ global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-220c7c18-3954-417f-ae60-0b03da9e9a08%22:%91%22border_color_right%22,%22border_color_left%22%93}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|800|||||||” header_2_font=”|800|||||||” header_2_font_size=”82px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”|800|||||||” header_3_text_color=”gcid-9bc98757-0a0b-4995-a2c0-86754413b4aa” header_3_font_size=”92px”
- [Annual Reports](https://kycorn.org/whoweare-annualreports/) - Kentucky Corn’s annual report.
- [KyCorn Association Health Insurance](https://kycorn.org/insurance/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ text_text_color=”gcid-79772561-7251-4342-a419-998774b230f0″ header_font=”|800|||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-79772561-7251-4342-a419-998774b230f0%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}”] Association Health Insurance EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR KENTUCKY CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] What you get with the KyCGA bona fide association program: Potential savings on
- [CORE Farmer Program](https://kycorn.org/programs/corefarmer/) - #KY Corn’s educational program to empower farmers.
- [Policy - Action Alerts](https://kycorn.org/policy/) - Kentucky Corn Growers Association advocates for the farmers of Kentucky at the state and federal level.
- [Markets Trade](https://kycorn.org/checkoff/markets/trade/) - The Kentucky Corn Promotion Council utilizes checkoff funds to grow corn exports.
- [Checkoff at Work](https://kycorn.org/checkoff/) - The Kentucky Corn Promotion Council utilizes checkoff funds to develop and defend markets, fund research and provide education about corn and corn products.
- [Research](https://kycorn.org/checkoff/research/) - The Kentucky Corn Promotion Council utilizes checkoff funds to fund research about corn.
- [Sustainability](https://kycorn.org/checkoff/sustainability/) - Kentucky corn farmers are committed to continuous improvement in the production of corn.
- [Checkoff at Work - Markets](https://kycorn.org/checkoff/markets/) - The Kentucky Corn Promotion Council utilizes checkoff funds to develop and defend markets, fund research and provide education about corn and corn products.
- [Producer Resources](https://kycorn.org/resources-producers/) - Kentucky Corn
- [Farm Bill](https://kycorn.org/farm-bill/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(189,193,193,0.12)” custom_padding=”10px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”6px||6px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_breadcrumbs _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” items_font_size=”14px” home_icon_font_size=”12px” current_text_color=”#939393″ current_font_size=”14px” items_font_size_tablet=”” items_font_size_phone=”12px” items_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” current_font_size_tablet=”” current_font_size_phone=”12px” current_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][/dsm_breadcrumbs][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_image=”https://kycorn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WE-NEED-CONGRESS-TO-ACT-3-X2.png” min_height=”380px” border_color_all=”#E02B20″ border_style_all=”dashed” border_color_bottom=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” border_style_bottom=”outset” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-220c7c18-3954-417f-ae60-0b03da9e9a08%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”3em||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_text_notation notation_text=”WE NEED CONGRESS TO ACT” after_text=”Ask Congress to
- [Markets Ethanol](https://kycorn.org/checkoff/markets/ethanol/) - Kentucky Corn works to develop and defend markets for Kentucky corn ethanol.
- [Kentucky Corn Facts](https://kycorn.org/kycornfacts/) - How much corn is grown in Kentucky? How is corn used?
- [Markets Bourbon](https://kycorn.org/checkoff/markets/bourbon/) - The Kentucky Corn Promotion Council is developing corn markets that support bourbon production.
- [Classroom Resources](https://kycorn.org/classroom-resources/) - Educational corn and farming resources for students
- [Ethanol](https://kycorn.org/ethanol/) - [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text]Ethanol: OPPORTUNITY IS STILL GROWING Fuel ethanol remains a significant market for the growing corn supply, and KyCorn works to ensure this market remains strong for our growers. Even among the production challenges of weather and pests, corn farmers continue to produce enough corn for livestock feed, food, and clean-burning, American Ethanol. Latest Ethanol News
- [Markets Livestock](https://kycorn.org/checkoff/markets/livestock/) - The livestock industry is an essential market for Kentucky corn.
- [Education](https://kycorn.org/checkoff/education/) - The Kentucky Corn Promotion Council utilizes checkoff funds to provide education about corn and corn products.
- [Farm Stress](https://kycorn.org/farm-stress/) - Resources for Kentucky Corn farmers to work through stress
- [Carbon Markets](https://kycorn.org/carbon-markets/) - What are carbon markets and how can corn farmers get involved?

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://kycorn.org/category/uncategorized/)
- [CORE](https://kycorn.org/category/core/)
- [Education](https://kycorn.org/category/education/)
- [Farmers](https://kycorn.org/category/farmers/)
- [Production Tips](https://kycorn.org/category/production-tips/)
- [Leadership](https://kycorn.org/category/leadership/)
- [Policy](https://kycorn.org/category/policy/)
- [Conservation](https://kycorn.org/category/conservation/)
- [Corn Facts](https://kycorn.org/category/corn-facts/)
- [Crop Report](https://kycorn.org/category/crop-report/)
- [Corn Yield Contest](https://kycorn.org/category/corn-yield-contest/)
- [Market Development](https://kycorn.org/category/market-development/)
- [Trade](https://kycorn.org/category/trade/)
- [Distilled Spirits](https://kycorn.org/category/distilled-spirits/)
- [Research](https://kycorn.org/category/research/)
- [Marketing](https://kycorn.org/category/marketing/)
- [Membership](https://kycorn.org/category/membership/)
- [Ethanol](https://kycorn.org/category/ethanol/)
- [Events](https://kycorn.org/category/events/)
- [Transportation](https://kycorn.org/category/transportation/)
- [Livestock](https://kycorn.org/category/livestock/)
- [Farm Bill](https://kycorn.org/category/farm-bill/)
- [Bourbon](https://kycorn.org/category/bourbon/)
- [Press Release](https://kycorn.org/category/press-release/)
- [Crop Insurance](https://kycorn.org/category/crop-insurance/)
- [Resources](https://kycorn.org/category/resources/)
- [Tariffs](https://kycorn.org/category/tariffs/)
- [Advocacy](https://kycorn.org/category/advocacy/)
- [Partners](https://kycorn.org/category/partners/)
- [Exports](https://kycorn.org/category/exports/)
- [Commodity Classic](https://kycorn.org/category/commodity-classic/)
- [GREET Model](https://kycorn.org/category/greet-model/)
- [Industry Development](https://kycorn.org/category/industry-development/)
- [Environmental Policy](https://kycorn.org/category/environmental-policy/)
- [Sustainability](https://kycorn.org/category/sustainability/)
- [Carbon](https://kycorn.org/category/carbon/)
- [Checkoff](https://kycorn.org/category/checkoff/)

## Tags

- [COVID](https://kycorn.org/tag/covid/)
- [census](https://kycorn.org/tag/census/)
- [scholarship](https://kycorn.org/tag/scholarship/)
- [crappie](https://kycorn.org/tag/crappie/)
- [RFS](https://kycorn.org/tag/rfs/)
- [Farm Bill](https://kycorn.org/tag/farm-bill/)
- [OPED](https://kycorn.org/tag/oped/)
- [gfec](https://kycorn.org/tag/gfec/)
- [Crop insurance](https://kycorn.org/tag/crop-insurance/)
- [Risk Management](https://kycorn.org/tag/risk-management/)
- [NAFTA](https://kycorn.org/tag/nafta/)
- [Policy](https://kycorn.org/tag/policy/)
- [Industry Development](https://kycorn.org/tag/industry-development/)
- [Yield Contest](https://kycorn.org/tag/yield-contest/)
- [E15](https://kycorn.org/tag/e15/)
- [ethanol](https://kycorn.org/tag/ethanol/)
- [USMCA](https://kycorn.org/tag/usmca/)
- [Input Costs](https://kycorn.org/tag/input-costs/)
- [International Year of Woman Farmer](https://kycorn.org/tag/international-year-of-woman-farmer/)
- [USDA](https://kycorn.org/tag/usda/)
- [NRCS](https://kycorn.org/tag/nrcs/)
- [RMA](https://kycorn.org/tag/rma/)
- [Fertilizer](https://kycorn.org/tag/fertilizer/)
- [Farmer Bridge](https://kycorn.org/tag/farmer-bridge/)
- [Washington D.C.](https://kycorn.org/tag/washington-d-c/)
- [Drought](https://kycorn.org/tag/drought/)
- [Wheat Yield Enhancement Network](https://kycorn.org/tag/wheat-yield-enhancement-network/)
- [YEN](https://kycorn.org/tag/yen/)
- [Planting](https://kycorn.org/tag/planting/)
- [PCM](https://kycorn.org/tag/pcm/)
- [Precision Conservation Management](https://kycorn.org/tag/precision-conservation-management/)
- [Conservation](https://kycorn.org/tag/conservation/)
- [Stewardship](https://kycorn.org/tag/stewardship/)
- [Earth Day](https://kycorn.org/tag/earth-day/)
- [Elementary Education](https://kycorn.org/tag/elementary-education/)
- [Ag Literacy](https://kycorn.org/tag/ag-literacy/)
- [Ag Education](https://kycorn.org/tag/ag-education/)
- [U.S. House of Representatives](https://kycorn.org/tag/u-s-house-of-representatives/)
- [Federal Trade Commission](https://kycorn.org/tag/federal-trade-commission/)
- [Frankfort Ky.](https://kycorn.org/tag/frankfort-ky/)
- [Italian Ryegrass](https://kycorn.org/tag/italian-ryegrass/)
- [Animal Agriculture](https://kycorn.org/tag/animal-agriculture/)
- [Beef](https://kycorn.org/tag/beef/)
- [Beef Month](https://kycorn.org/tag/beef-month/)
- [Corn Usage](https://kycorn.org/tag/corn-usage/)
- [DDGS](https://kycorn.org/tag/ddgs/)
- [Exports](https://kycorn.org/tag/exports/)
- [Pork](https://kycorn.org/tag/pork/)
- [Base Acres](https://kycorn.org/tag/base-acres/)
- [OBBB](https://kycorn.org/tag/obbb/)
- [U.S. Senate](https://kycorn.org/tag/u-s-senate/)
- [Corn Tar Spot](https://kycorn.org/tag/corn-tar-spot/)
- [Yield](https://kycorn.org/tag/yield/)
- [Pollination](https://kycorn.org/tag/pollination/)
- [Ears in Washington](https://kycorn.org/tag/ears-in-washington/)
- [Poultry](https://kycorn.org/tag/poultry/)
- [USAPEEC](https://kycorn.org/tag/usapeec/)
- [Corn Congress](https://kycorn.org/tag/corn-congress/)
- [NCGA Advocate of the Year](https://kycorn.org/tag/ncga-advocate-of-the-year/)
- [Award](https://kycorn.org/tag/award/)
- [Pest Management](https://kycorn.org/tag/pest-management/)