NCGA - National Corn Growers Association Inc.
08/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/03/2026 15:08
NCGA Letter Supports Action on Senate Farm Bill
The president of the National Corn Growers Association sent a letter t oday to the leadership and members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry expressing support for the Agricultural Act of 2026, the farm bill "2.0" that the committee is considering. The letter encouraged action by week's end.
"Corn growers recognize there are limited legislative days remaining in this Congress for the farm bill and E15 to pass and be signed into law," Ohio farmer and NCGA President Jef Bower wrote in the letter. "With these views considered, NCGA urges the Committee to advance the farm bill this week ahead of the planned August recess."
Bower was particularly effusive in the letter as he addressed the inclusion of language in the bill that would allow for the year-round sale of fuels with 15% ethanol blends or E15.
"This deregulatory action will help corn growers and the rural economy during this difficult time and will also address issues around affordability by lowering prices at the pump," he said. "NCGA is extremely grateful that year-round E15 is included in the Agricultural Act."
The letter also highlights specific policy details that are of interest or importance to corn grower members contained in the legislation.
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