Corn Growers Weigh In on Senate's Farm Bill Draft

Chairman John Boozman (R-Ark.) of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry released a farm bill discussion draft today. Ohio farmer and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Jed Bower issued the following statement in response:

"We appreciate Chairman Boozman's effort to advance farm bill legislation in the U.S. Senate. Corn growers continue to call for this effort to be bipartisan and to ensure USDA programs become more effective, efficient and responsive through long-lasting policy enhancements.

"NCGA and our affiliated state associations are actively reviewing the documents released today, and we look forward to providing input. As the process moves forward in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, NCGA will continue to advocate for policies that reflect corn growers' priorities.

"While this Congress has few legislative days left, there is still a lengthy to-do list for agriculture, including action on the farm bill, securing Senate passage of year-round E15 and the renewal of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Corn growers from across the country will be in Washington, D.C., the week of July 13 to advocate directly with members of Congress on these priorities."