National Corn Growers Association
A U.S. farmer-led trade association representing corn growers and affiliated state organizations. The organization develops federal policy positions, coordinates grassroots and political engagement, runs member programs (leadership development, yield contest, innovation challenges) and publishes economic and environmental analyses related to corn production and markets.
Industries
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
National Corn Growers Association
Products
Policy and Position Papers (Policy Book)
Twice-yearly compilation of federal policy positions and position papers guiding the organization's advocacy priorities.
Interactive National Corn Yield Contest results tool
Web-based interactive tool to view contest winners and filter results by state or data attributes.
Downloadable guides and webinar recordings
Technical guides, rulebooks, worksheets, and webinar recordings that support programs and member education.
Policy and Position Papers (Policy Book)
Twice-yearly compilation of federal policy positions and position papers guiding the organization's advocacy priorities.
Interactive National Corn Yield Contest results tool
Web-based interactive tool to view contest winners and filter results by state or data attributes.
Downloadable guides and webinar recordings
Technical guides, rulebooks, worksheets, and webinar recordings that support programs and member education.
Services
Multi-session in-person and virtual programs that provide advocacy, media training, and leadership skills to state and national grower leaders.
Annual contest managing entries, class rules, supervisor approval, harvest data submission, and audit-verification to award performance benchmarks.
Competitive challenge soliciting proposals for new commercial uses of corn as a feedstock for sustainable chemicals and products, including proposal resources and evaluation.
Development of policy positions, publication of position papers, and coordinated advocacy on federal issues including farm bill, trade, tax, and biofuels.
Multi-session in-person and virtual programs that provide advocacy, media training, and leadership skills to state and national grower leaders.
Annual contest managing entries, class rules, supervisor approval, harvest data submission, and audit-verification to award performance benchmarks.
Competitive challenge soliciting proposals for new commercial uses of corn as a feedstock for sustainable chemicals and products, including proposal resources and evaluation.
Development of policy positions, publication of position papers, and coordinated advocacy on federal issues including farm bill, trade, tax, and biofuels.
Expertise Areas
- Policy advocacy and regulatory engagement
- Biofuels and ethanol market development
- Agronomy and sustainable crop management
- Research and market development for new corn uses
Key Technologies
- Precision agriculture / precision farming methods
- Lifecycle greenhouse gas analysis
- Economic impact and market analysis
- Input-management trial design (e.g., nitrogen-limited trials)
News & Updates
Announcement of winners and contest statistics including average verified yields and national record yield.
Twice-yearly update and publication of the organization's policy and position papers for 2025.
Announcement of winners and contest statistics including average verified yields and national record yield.
Twice-yearly update and publication of the organization's policy and position papers for 2025.