Podcasts about National Corn Growers Association

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we're joined by Amy McNeil, Executive Director of Tennessee Corn, for a conversation about the future of agriculture, corn production, and the challenges facing farmers today. Amy shares her background growing up in agriculture, how her family's farming roots shaped her career, and what led her to become one of the leading voices representing Tennessee corn growers. We discuss the role of the Tennessee Corn Association and how it works alongside the National Corn Growers Association to advocate for farmers across the state and the country. We also dive into the surprising number of products made from corn, the growing disconnect between consumers and food producers, and why that gap continues to create challenges for modern agriculture. Amy explains how farm organizations are working to educate the public, and tell agriculture's story. The conversation also covers year-round E15, what it means for corn growers, whether expanded ethanol use could create additional demand for corn, and why the issue remains a major topic throughout rural America. Of course, it wouldn't be Talk Dirt To Me without some fun mixed in, so we also discuss our Top 3 Classic Television Shows and see where our picks stack up against yours. If you're interested in corn farming, ethanol, agricultural policy, food production, rural America, or simply want to hear an honest conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing today's farmers, this is an episode you won't want to miss. You can check them out here at:  https://www.tncorn.org/  Go check out Agzaga! It is the ultimate online farm store. American owned and operated. Go check out their site and get what you need. Be sure to use the code TalkDirt20 to get $20 off your order of $50 or more! Visit them at: https://agzaga.com 

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New surveys show farmer sentiment declining, while federal and state leaders continue debating crop protection tools, all discussed in today's episode. This week's agriculture headlines include the latest findings from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer and the Rural Mainstreet Index on farmer sentiment. Crop news includes the brand unveiling for Corteva Agriscience's planned seed and genetics spinoff company, the Environmental Protection Agency releasing a draft fungicide strategy and the National Corn Growers Association expanding its yield contest with a new pilot category for short-season corn growers. In livestock news, Iowa has confirmed cases of pseudorabies virus (PRV), marking the first known case in U.S. commercial swine since the disease was eradicated in 2004. Other headlines include the launch of an investigation into the nation's four largest meatpackers over potential antitrust violations, along with efforts by agricultural organizations recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Today's interview focuses on crop protection tools and the growing policy debate surrounding pesticides at both the federal and state levels with the executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance Elizabeth Burns-Thompson. Although a pesticide labeling provision was ultimately not included in the farm bill, the proposal would have reaffirmed that, under FIFRA, the EPA is the sole authority for pesticide labeling and packaging requirements. She discusses what farmers should know about the latest ag policy discussions, as well as the organization's newest report on the farm economy and what they are hearing from producers across the country. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

Eddie McGriff is an agronomic crops agent with Alabama Extension at Auburn University. Last year, Eddie assisted three Alabama row crop farmers who reaped yields worthy of national recognition in the National Corn Growers Association's Annual Yield Contest. We sat down with him to get his secret.Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.

Planting season is a time for renewal and labor, as the Midwest is home to some 180 million acres of corn and soybeans. There are hurdles every year, and 2026 is no different, with low crop prices coupled with high fertilizer costs.Fourth generation grower Jared Brown in Central Illinois grows 2,000 acres of corn and soybeans. This is his second year working with RDX-N® for nitrogen optimization, and so far the results are encouraging.“ We're going to have RDX-N® across half of our acreage this year,” Brown said. “We'll have really good data next year to say yes, it definitely paid us by cost savings number one, and number two if we can get a yield increase, it's just icing on the cake.” Brown was a top performer in nitrogen management trials with the National Corn Growers Association. He said more growers are intrigued with new technology like RDX-N® because low crop prices and high input costs have created more incentives to make efficiency gains. 

Corn growers are increasingly frustrated about fertilizer prices, with a new survey showing concern accelerating well beyond the current planting season. The National Corn Growers Association surveyed two groups of farmers. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's podcast covers what the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran could mean for farmers, along with ongoing frustrations in the farm economy. Despite concerns over fertilizer costs, trade uncertainty and other economic pressures, farmer sentiment still rose in March according to a recent survey. Agriculture news this week includes trade concerns related to the Strait of Hormuz and what it could mean for fertilizer supplies and oil tanker shipments. We also cover a recent survey from the National Corn Growers Association highlighting farmer concerns about fertilizer costs and other challenges. Additional stories include the latest Purdue University and CME Ag Economy Barometer showing farmer sentiment increasing in March, soybean farmers investing in export opportunities, state legislation moving forward on pesticides and protein labeling and how farmers are stepping up to help during the Nebraska wildfires. This week's interview highlights an entrepreneur's journey into agriculture through the cannabis industry and how that path led now to working with crop growers including corn and soybeans. Fish Head Farms Inc. Chief Development Officer Tommy Fox shares the story behind the company and the development of Fish Sh!t, along with how it is filling a need in today's growing biological market for farmers. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, more commonly called the USMCA, has been undeniably good for American agriculture. And as we approach the sixth anniversary of its implementation, USMCA is undergoing its mandated review period, during which the parties will decide specifics about the agreement's future. In order to ensure that agriculture's voice is heard during this process, the National Corn Growers Association, the National Turkey Federation and many other ag stakeholders are banding together in support. So in this episode of the Cobcast, we discuss the Agriculture Coalition for USCMA with one of its key members—NTF President and CEO Leslee Oden, as well as NCGA's Director of Public Policy, Trade, and Biotechnology Nancy Martinez. Together, we'll recap what led us to this point, discuss the USMCA's economic impact on the agriculture sector, and highlight the importance of predictability in trade agreements. We'll also uncover a few key points where the agreement could be improved, discuss the process of lobbying for those improvements, and emphasize the value that industry-centered coalitions bring to the negotiating table.

Ethanol-powered equipment drew steady crowds at Commodity Classic in San Antonio, where John Deere showcased its E98 ethanol engine tractor prototype at the National Corn Growers Association booth. RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with John Deere research strategist Harold (Buddy) Kavalier to discuss the project, which has been in development since 2020. Kavalier says the... Read More

Glenn "G.T." Thompson, Chair of the House Ag Committee, talks about planned Farm Bill mark up this week in the House from the floor of last week's Commodity Classic.Matt Raben, Vice Chair of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, from Commodity Classic, talking about working for growers and looking for new uses for corn.USDA Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins addresses New World Screwworm from the Commodity Classic.Jed Bower, President of the National Corn Growers Association, talks about the struggle for year-round E15, RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.

National Corn Growers Association chief economist Krista Swanson and American Farm Bureau Federation economist Danny Munch recap their presentation at last week's Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference in Springfield. Highlighting Cambridge Middle School FFA Chapter.  Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford discusses the Climate Prediction Center's spring weather outlook.  

There was breaking news at the start of the program that USDA AMS announced $263 million in commodities orders, including significant purchases of dairy products. We get perspective from National Milk Producers Federation president and CEO Gregg Doud. But first, we talk about the latest Ag Economist's Monthly Monitor with Grant Gardner, University of Kentucky Assistant Extension Professor, Grain Marketing. Then Krista Swanson, National Corn Growers Association chief economist, shares details of NCGA's recently released report, America's Crop at Risk: The Future of Corn and Family Farms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02/13/26: Nancy Martinez is the director of public policy for trade for the National Corn Growers Association. The Agricultural Coalition for the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement recently held a press conference to release a study pointing to the importance of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist Gretchen Kuck with the National Corn Growers Association joins us to discuss their recent research and report detailing the economic impacts of USMCA. While down in Nashville for Top Producer Summit Chip Flory had an opportunity to have a conversation with Raphael Bostic, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Plus Margy Eckelkamp interviews Will Bramblett, CEO of Weskan Grain about a lawsuit against two railroad companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commodity groups are still on edge. They're grasping what tariffs mean globally and they're trying to find ways around the system to keep sales going. U.S. corn has remained competitive. That's the good news from Jed Bower, president of the National Corn Growers Association. Jill Welke does a deeper dive into global challenges as well as domestic obstacles that look to stall out corn growers profit potential.Improving temperatures help us enjoy our Wednesday, but Stu Muck says there's a slight chance of snow tomorrow morning.Sales activity remains robust for the Steffes Auction Group. Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group tells Pam Jahnke about some new acreage that's coming up for auction in western Wisconsin this month. He also highlights the online information people can find to help guide sales on their website. Paid for by Steffes Group.The American Farm Bureau Federation's reminding consumers that very little of the money they spend on food this weekend(or any weekend) for the Super Bowl ends up back at the farm gate. Faith Parum, economist for AFBF says only 15.9 cents of every food dollar makes it back to a grower.Super Bowl weekend is big business for the food industry though. One staple that's found its way to the top of the menu - chicken wings. Kiley Allan finds out how the chicken industry prepares for their big day, and what the origin of wings even is! She speaks with Tom Super, Senior Vice President of Communications, National Chicken Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American corn farmers are celebrating a historic achievement in the fields, even as they face a sobering reality at the bank. The National Corn Growers Association tells Mid-West Farm Report that the U.S. has produced a record-shattering 17.02 billion bushel corn crop, driven by an unprecedented yield of 186.5 bushels per acre. Despite this feat, the agricultural sector is grappling with a fourth consecutive year of negative returns. The surge in supply, while matched by record demand, has failed to lift market prices high enough to offset near-record input costs. "We've done the supply side work and that demand needs to be able to meet the moment," says Gretchen Kuck, an economist with the NCGA. "We have this corn, it’s really competitively priced and we have plenty of it, and we need demand solutions to make that demand and those market opportunities match the achievement that our farmers have come up with."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Marbleseed Conference will take place February 26-28 in La Crosse. The organizations; Tay Fatke sits down with Jill Welke to talk about the details of the conference agenda. Corn Soy Expo has brought many reflective conversations on 2025. Gretchen Kuck is an economist for the National Corn Growers Association. She talks to Stephanie Hoff about 2025 and policy priorities for 2026. Ben Jarboe's recent attendance at the Growing Wisconsin Convention was exciting. With more ways to diversify operations and increase income, farmers have more opportunities. Steffen Mirsky is the Emerging Crops Outreach Program Coordinator at UW-Extension. He tells Ben about the emerging opportunities honeyberries bring to Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Corn Growers Association president Jed Bower shares the latest on the continuing and frustrating campaign of trying to get year-round E15 legislation passed. Bill Baruch is the president and founder of Blue Line Futures and he joins us to discuss the market break out of precious metals like gold and silver. USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden was interviewed by Harrison Pittman, director of the National Agricultural Law Center. We have a clip from that interview on the cost of fertilzer. Then Lane Akre, economist at Pro Farmer, shares his reaction and previews his panel discussion on fertilizer at this year's Top Producer Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A proposed spending bill introduced today does not include legislation that would allow sales of 15% ethanol blended gasoline. The National Corn Growers Association says every percent increase in ethanol blends equals 490 million bushels in demand for corn. 

National Corn Growers Association chief economist Krista Swanson joins us to share reaction to Monday’s USDA reports and comment on the record production pace of ethanol. Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag returns to continue the conversation on the latest for 45Z rule making.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois FFA President Natalie Pratt discusses her first six months in office.  Troy Uphoff details his participation in the National Corn Growers Association yield contest.IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Dave Nanninga from IllinoisHighSchoolGloryDays.com. 

2025 was an exciting year on Kernels. In this episode, we walk through 3 of our favorite conversations.  We spoke with Director Brian Baldridge at Ohio Department of Agriculture about what we can expect in the coming years. We got to know Jed Bower, an Ohio farmer and the new President of the National Corn Growers Association.  And we talked with our Ohio Corn & Wheat PAC leadership about the monumental decision to officially endorse a gubernatorial candidate for the first time in decades.    About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.  For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org. 

On the latest edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: President Trump announced a $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program aimed at helping America's farmers impacted by low crop prices. As Trump made his announcement on Monday, he was joined by Indiana corn and soybean producer Tyler Everett, who tells Hoosier Ag Today how he received the special invitation to share in the announcement at the White House. Andy Eubank reports on the continued push by the National Corn Growers Association to make year-round nationwide sales of E-15 a reality. Plus, Indiana FFA recently received a $750,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. C.J. Miller reports how the organization plans to use that grant to expand its Leadership Center near Trafalgar. Brian Basting reviews Friday's grain markets. Plus, Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says we're in for a "roller-coaster ride" when it comes to winter weather over the next two weeks! That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!  

On the HAT Podcast Andy Eubank and Greg Allen have the news including two big ideas shaping the future of farmers actively improving human health on the farm and E15 and high inputs remain a focus of the National Corn Growers Association's work in Washington. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin calls for rapidly dropping temperatures with possible lingering snow in the new Indiana Farm Forecast. The Thursday grain and oilseed markets worked quietly to the positive side. C.J. Miller has settlements and analyst Karl Setzer provides commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

This morning we had conversations with Renewable Fuels Association chief economist Scott Richman, National Corn Growers Association president Jed Bower, and former National Association of Wheat Growers president Bill Flory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaders of the National Corn Growers Association and American Soybean Association shared their review of the USMCA trade agreement in Washington this week. AgResource Company's Dan Basse believes China used the futures market to secure promised purchases of U.S. soybeans. 

Happy Thanksgiving from AgriTalk! For this show we present conversations recently recorded at NAFB's Trade Talk event. Our guests are American Soybean Association president Caleb Ragland, National Corn Growers Association president Jed Bower, and in-coming A.S.A. president Scott Metzger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

End of year financials are sobering for some farmers in some regions of the country. Commodity presidents Caleb Ragland of the American Soybean Association and Jed Bower of the National Corn Growers Association discuss challenges.  USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce discusses farm assistance. 

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Andrew Mauch is the immediate past president of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. He also serves on the National Corn Growers Association's Biofuels Action Team. Mauch discusses the small refinery exemptions that the EPA recently issued, as well as the continued push for E15. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new President of the National Corn Growers Association is Ohio's very own Jed Bower. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be the head of a national commodity organization? This episode of Kernels is your chance other find out.  Also on this episode, get a special discount code for Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association members for the succession planning workshops provided by the Ohio State Extension Farm Office. Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshops: https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farm-transition/planning-future-your-farm-workshops Join the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/about-us/growers-association/   About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.  For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org. 

American farmers face generational challenges in today's market. And the new president of the National Corn Growers Association, Jed Bower, isn't shying away from the big tasks ahead of him. Bower took the reins as NCGA's top grower-leader effective October 1, on the same day that the U.S. federal government shut down over a funding negotiations standstill. And in this episode, he'll explain why Congress needs to get back to work, reopen the government, and make progress on priorities that could help producers find their way back to profitability. Jed is joined by Lesly McNitt, NCGA's vice president of public policy. Together they'll discuss how to make progress on E15 ethanol blends, deals with new international trading partners, and federal financial assistance for farmers.

Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union and Jed Bower, President of the National Corn Growers Association discuss the economic challenges facing the nation's farming community and appeal to both the legislature and the administration to get back to work and take action. 

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, October 13, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Soybeans show some strength, while wheat prices fell due to increased global production estimates, including a 600,000 metric ton rise in Russia's harvest forecast. Corn basis firmed as farmers held off marketing. Trade tensions with China added $1.66 per bushel to US soybean costs. China is diversifying corn and soybean sourcing, including investments in Angola. The National Corn Growers Association expects a 50% increase in ethanol demand with E15 blends. Cattle futures were strong, with November futures gaining 2048. Frost advisories were issued for parts of the Midwest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Farm CPA Paul Neiffer joinis us to discuss the impact of the government shutdown, what it will take to get a continuing resolution done, plus thoughts on trade and a financial aid package. Jed Bower, who has been on on Farmer Forums many times, is now the president of the National Corn Growers Association. He joins us for a conversation about his decision to run, what his priorities are, appreciation for California approving E15, and his message to the White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, the team dives into the heart of harvest season — from the combine seat to the credit office. First up, Ohio Ag Net's Dale Minyo sits down with Rudi Pitzer Perry, Regional Vice President Agricultural Lending with Farm Credit Mid-America in Washington Court House. The two discuss the cyclical nature of the ag economy, today's downturn in the grain markets, and why risk management and proactive planning are key for farmers heading into 2026.  Then, Ohio Ag Net's Ty Higgins climbs into the combine with Chase Finney of Finney Farms in Crawford County for another edition of the 2025 Cab Cam series, brought to you by Precision Agri Services, Inc. Finney reflects on this year's corn yields, the challenges of a wet spring followed by a dry summer, and the importance of staying adaptable in an ever-changing growing season. Next, our Joel Penhorwood rides along with Sam Kinney of Kinney Farms in Logan County for a look at the ups and downs of Ohio's soybean crop. We even get to hear a sneak peek at a unique on-farm soybean experiment; Kinney shares what's worked, what hasn't, and what he's learning from this year's harvest. Finally, Ohio's Country Journal Editor Brianna Smith talks with Jed Bower, a fifth-generation farmer from Washington Court House and the incoming President of the National Corn Growers Association. Bower shares his mission to keep farmers profitable, from advancing E15 ethanol adoption to exploring new uses for corn. He also reflects on what it means to represent corn growers on the national stage.

A recent survey by the National Corn Growers Association suggests high prices may see corn farmers cutting back on fertilizer use in the coming season. American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland is frustrated the U.S. is offering financial assistance to Argentina at the same time the country is cutting commodity export taxes and displacing traditional U.S. sales to China. 

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, September 24, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. The US corn harvest is progressing with lower yields than expected, leading to cautious market adjustments. Soybean exports from Argentina to China are surging due to a tax suspension, reducing demand for US soybeans. Wheat prices are firming due to high US demand. The US government plans to allocate $285 billion to support agriculture, including $5.5 billion for export finance. The National Corn Growers Association highlighted near-record high input costs, with corn production costing $897.44 per acre last year. Livestock markets showed mixed results, with feeder cattle demand strong due to border closures. Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Kansas and Texas, with flood warnings issued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle Rook sits in for Chip Flory this morning and her guests are Jay Truitt, pricipal at Policy Solutions, Krista Swanson, chief economist for the National Corn Growers Association, and Texas rancher Wayne Cockrell, director at Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and chair of our Cattle Health & Well-being policy committee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The farm economy is tight right now. That's not a secret to anyone. But what is Ohio Corn & Wheat doing to get us out of this downturn in the market?  Krista Swanson is the Lead Economist at the Naitonal Corn Growers Association and a farmer in Illinois. She created a full analysis of the problem to explain how dire the situation is to anyone who needs to know. Krista joins us on this episode of Kernels to break down the report and explain the next steps.  Links: See the full reports compiled by Krista Swanson at the National Corn Growers Association. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Ohio Corn & Wheat's Farm Science Review Schedule of Events. Join the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/about-us/growers-association/   About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.  For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org. 

A new economic study released by the National Corn Growers Association and the Renewable Fuels Association shows that expanding year-round, nationwide consumer access to fuels with a 15% ethanol blend would provide a boon to the American economy, benefiting farmers, communities and consumers alike. RFA Chief Economist Scott Richman provides the details in this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast.

The National Corn Growers Association issued a report saying corn prices have dropped about 50 percent since hitting a peak in 2022. However, the cost of production has declined only modestly, making the production of corn unprofitable. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets in Segment One with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, it's the latest episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss trade and tariffs with Nancy Martinez, Director, Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology with NCGA and Jolene Riessen, Chair of the Iowa Corn Growers Association who also serves on NCGA's Trade, Transportation, and Animal Action Team. In Segment Three, we talk One Big, Beautiful Bill along with MAHA, trade and more as Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council joins the show. Then in Segment Four, we discuss livestock news and issues with Carrie Stadheim, Editor at Tri-State Livestock News.

On the latest episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss trade, tariffs and the impact on the rural economy with Nancy Martinez, Director, Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology with NCGA and Jolene Riessen, Chair of the Iowa Corn Growers Association who also serves on NCGA's Trade, Transportation, and Animal Action Team. 

Thursday on AOA, we start the show with a recap of Wednesday's market action and price perspective as the markets are closed for Juneteenth with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. Then, we get an update on the response to New World Screwworm by USDA as Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at National Cattlemen's Beef Association, joins the show. In Segment Three, we get a crop update and discuss issues important to the National Corn Growers Association with newly elected NCGA First Vice President Matt Frostic from Michigan. Then we close the show talking SNAP, Medicaid and more with Vince Hall, Chief Government Relations Officer, Feeding America.  

Kenneth Hartman, Jr., President of the National Corn Growers Association, says the NCGA is deeply concerned about the fallout from the MAHA Report. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Corn Growers Association is partnering with the Farm Credit Council to launch a new mentor program called On Deck. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Open Mic guest is Neil Caskey, CEO of the National Corn Growers Association. Caskey says last week's Make America Healthy Again report overshadowed the news of updates to the nation's farm programs and tax policy in the House of Representatives. Caskey is anxious to see the EPA's pending RVO announcement under the Renewable Fuel Standard and hopes Congress can finally approve year-round E-15 legislation. He says the nation's corn growers are willing to give President Trump's trade policy time to play out, but they hope the exercise leads to increased market access. 

Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen joins us to discuss the budget reconciliation and extension of 45Z as it applies to biodiesel, renewable diesel, and SAF plus the RVO timeline. National Corn Growers Association president Kenny Hartman, Jr. is busy planting but he takes some time out of his day to discuss biofuels issues, trade, 45Z, HFCS and more. Plus, United Soybean Board director Tony Mellenthin joins us for a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growers are hoping the recent rollout of a new U.S. trade deal with the United Kingdom is a sign of things to come. The agreement is the first trade pact with a new trading partner since 2012. And amid tariff uncertainty and unsettled markets, the presidential administration is signaling its desire to make trade deals with new countries a top priority. In particular, discussions are ongoing to open up new markets for corn in India and Vietnam, representing a potentially huge boost for the American corn industry. So in this episode of the Cobcast, we're talking to two top experts on international trade: Andrew Brandt, the Director of Trade Policy at the U.S. Grains Council; and Nancy Martinez, the Director of Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology at the National Corn Growers Association. Together, we'll answer many of the distinct trade questions on growers' minds at this moment, like what are some other possible destinations for corn exports? What could potential deals look like with these new countries? And what does it all mean for folks who are just getting a crop in the ground?

The first 100 days of the second Trump administration has left the farme conomy with questions and uncertainty. To help shine some light on the issues of tariffs, trade, taxes, and E15 legislation is the Vice President of Public Policy at the National Corn Growers Association, Lesly McNitt.  About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.  For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.