Federal policy developments affect corn farmers
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Last week was a busy one in the world of corn, with key policy developments that impact corn farmers and demand for corn and corn products.
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MCGA pleased by 2023-25 renewable fuel volume proposal
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Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed renewable fuel volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2023, 2024, and 2025.
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The 2022 midterm elections promise more of the same in Washington — and that’s not all bad
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By Brooke Appleton
This year’s election results are still trickling in as of this writing, but there is one thing that is certain: while there will be some changes in Washington,
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Drain the swamp as elections near? Not so fast.
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By Brooke S. Appleton
There is just something about Washington that comes across swampy.
During particularly brutal heatwaves, Washingtonians like to remind themselves that of course it’s hot;
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As summer ends, corn growers focus on fall policy priorities
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If there is anything unforgettable about Washington, it’s that the nation’s capital gets hot and humid during the summer months. Perhaps that’s why historically activity in the city has come to a screeching halt in August as members of Congress head home to meet with constituents.
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MCGA concerned about impact in MN from California new cars decision
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Today, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to approve new rules governing vehicle emissions that effectively result in banning the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles beginning in 2035,
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2023 farm bill in the spotlight
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Above: Tom Haag (third from right), the first vice president of the National Corn Growers Association and a member of the MCGA board,
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To successfully shape 2023 farm bill, corn growers encouraged to build bridges with groups outside of the ag community
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By Brooke S. Appleton
After Abraham Lincoln became president in 1861, he appointed to his cabinet the very opponents he had vanquished in the bitter and hard-fought battle for the Republican nomination the year before.
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MCGA hosts southern MN congressional candidates
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Over the past couple weeks, as part of our mission to achieve public policy outcomes that support corn farmers, the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) has hosted candidates vying to represent southern Minnesota’s First Congressional District.
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