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ASA Statement on $12B Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
Today, the American Soybean Association expressed gratitude to President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Rollins as they announced a plan to provide much needed assistance to U.S. soybean farmers.
Dec 8, 20252 min read
Five Questions for NCGA’s New Board President
By Lesly McNitt, vice president of public policy at the National Corn Growers Association. This month, Ohio farmer Jed Bower began his term as board president for the National Corn Growers Association. Like all presidents, Jed will serve a one-year term as leader of the organization. I have enjoyed getting to know Jed over the years, and I have seen his commitment to this organization and its members firsthand. I recently asked Jed five questions to help EiW readers learn mor
Oct 23, 20253 min read
The Power of Farmer Voices: New MAHA Commission Report is Much Improved for Agriculture
By Lesly McNitt One of the many lessons I have learned during my two-plus decades in Washington is that shaping policy recommendations...
Sep 17, 20253 min read
Corn Growers Need to Make Their Voices Heard on Policy Priorities
by Leslie McNitt, Vice President of public policy at the NCGA We may be faced with extreme heat in Washington as a heat dome hovers above...
Jul 18, 20254 min read
Protecting Public Health Requires Science-Based Regulation, Not Just a MAHA Moment
June 25, 2025 Ears in Washington, June Edition By Leslie McNitt, vice president of public policy at the National Corn Growers...
Jun 24, 20253 min read
Food & Ag Community to MAHA Commission: We Must Use Sound Science
March 10, 2025 The South Carolina Corn and Soybean Association joined more than 300 organizations in sending a letter to health,...
Mar 9, 20254 min read
Over 300 Groups Call on Congress to Pass Robust Farm Bill
September 9, 2024 Citing worsening economic conditions impacting the nation’s farmers, over 300 national and state groups, including the...
Sep 8, 20242 min read
Ears in Washington: Grower Advocates, Navigating Unprecedented Times, Push for Bipartisanship
July 10, 2024 By Brooke S. Appleton, National Corn Growers Association As I recently sat in my car in 90-plus degree weather, blocked by...
Jul 9, 20243 min read
Corn Growers Focus on Opening Markets, Enforcing Trade Agreements
May 8, 2024 By Brooke S. Appleton It’s an evening we all remember in the Washington office of the National Corn Growers Association and...
May 7, 20243 min read
Agricultural Community to the International Trade Commission: Tariffs on Moroccan Fertilizers Hampering Family Farms
December 7, 2023 The South Carolina Corn and Soybean Association, along with the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean...
Dec 7, 20233 min read
As House Elects New Speaker, Corn Growers Look to Quickly Pass Farm Bill
November 8, 2023 By. Brooke S. Appleton The House of Representatives has a new speaker, a development with potentially large implications...
Nov 8, 20233 min read
In a Big Win for South Carolina Farmers, Commerce Significantly Lowers Duties on Phosphate Fertilizers
November 3, 2023 Advocacy Efforts Pay Off as Phosphate Fertilizer Duties Slashed The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced it was...
Nov 2, 20232 min read
Ears in Washington: NCGA's New President Talks Advocacy
By Brooke S. Appleton This month, Minnesota farmer Harold Wolle assumed the role of president of the National Corn Growers Association....
Sep 30, 20233 min read
America’s Soybean Farmers Strongly Oppose Spartz Anti-Checkoff Amendment
September 26, 2023 The South Carolina Corn and Soybean Association joins the American Soybean Association, which represents half a...
Sep 26, 20233 min read
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