Cobcast: Inside the Grind with the Na...
Big picture conversations about the future of agriculture with the National Corn Growers Association and its network of industry leaders.
Join us every month as we explore new topics and advocate for America’s corn farmers. From the fields of the Corn Belt to the DC Beltway, we’ll make sure that the growers who feed and fuel America have a say in issues that are important to them.
Founded in 1957, the National Corn Growers Association represents nearly 40,000 dues-paying corn farmers nationwide and the interests of more than 300,000 growers who contribute through corn checkoff programs in their states.
NCGA and its affiliated state organizations work together to create and increase opportunities for corn growers, with a vision of sustainably feeding and fueling a growing world.
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38. Winning in the Margins for Corn, with Outgo...
As Chris Edgington wraps up his term as NCGA President, we look back at the meaningful progress corn growers made in 2022.
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37. UAN Fertilizer Tariffs Rejected by the Inte...
Two key players who argued their case on behalf of NCGA discuss the win and what it means for farmers.
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36. The 2023 Farm Bill: A Panel Discussion at T...
Thought leaders from D.C. discuss important considerations for the upcoming farm bill legislation
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35. Ethanol Mythbusting: How Corn Ethanol Can T...
The CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association helps Jon knock down some common misconceptions about ethanol.
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34. Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma in the A...
With May designated as "Mental Health Awareness Month," a reminder that saying something can save lives.
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33. 4-Time National Corn Yield Contest Record H...
Along the banks of the James River in Virginia, David Hula is harvesting some real bin-busters.
32 min
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32. Agriculture Industry Authorities: the Commo...
Leaders from NCGA, ASA, NAWG, NSP and AEM discuss the changing state of ag in 2022.
47 min
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31. Smooth Sailing on River Transportation Infr...
Jon celebrates a big win in Congress with the leaders of the Illinois Corn Growers and the Waterways Council.
26 min
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30. AgriTalk's Chip Flory: Flipping the Script ...
"The Voice of Rural America," Chip Flory has been informing growers about the ag industry for decades.
45 min
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29. National Security, Food and Geopolitics, wi...
A potential Russian invasion of Ukraine and other global flashpoints have real implications for the corn industry.
29 min
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28. New Challenges and Opportunities for Grower...
We taking a close look at the state of the market, and its impact on Chris’s own operation.
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27. Bipartisanship Revisited, with Congressiona...
A Democrat and a Republican work together for reason and compromise in our national politics.
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26. Ringing in the “New Year” with NCGA’s Incom...
It may not be January 1, but there’s a new president at NCGA, and we’re getting to know him better.
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25. Meat-ing Customer Needs with the National C...
NCBA’s Colin Woodall and CAB’s Nicole Erceg discuss corn partnerships and how you might be cooking steak wrong.
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24. Former White Sox Outfielder Ron Kittle Reca...
NCGA's involvement in the baseball game in Dyersville, Iowa was a "stalk-off" home run for corn, for MLB and for America.
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23. Congressional Rep. Cheri Bustos and the Nex...
The fifth-term Congresswoman from Illinois is the recipient of the NCGA’s President’s Award.
29 min
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22. Transportation Energy Reality Check, with F...
Corn and ethanol still have an important role to play in fueling America’s transportation needs.
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21. Leading the Field in Sustainability, with N...
NCGA charts a course on the future of U.S. corn sustainability for continued improvement, increased marketability and a better future.
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20. Corn & Bourbon: Powering Partnerships and K...
The Kentucky Corn Growers Association and Green River Distilling have teamed up to produce a locally-sourced bourbon that supports corn research.
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19. Bourbon, the Spirit of America, and Corn's ...
Jon visits the Frazier Kentucky History Museum bourbon exhibit, and hears from an 8th generation master distiller.
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18. Follow the Science: How Farm Country Can Be...
Rural America faces unique challenges when it comes to beating COVID-19, and vaccination will play a vital role in winning the battle.
39 min
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17. Short Stature Corn and Other New Ag Tech, w...
Brett Begemann, the Chief Operating Officer at Bayer Crop Science, opens up about new developments in the technology pipeline.
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16. Inside the C-Suite with Corteva Agriscience...
Tim Glenn, the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Corteva Agriscience, looks at the growing season ahead.
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15. Going Whole Hog to Serve Our Pork Customers...
Jon and Bill compare notes about the shared challenges and opportunities that corn and pork face together.
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14. New Year, New Challenges: What's On Tap for...
A look ahead at some of the big initiatives the NCGA has in the works for 2021.
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