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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50. 2024 Election Aftermath: Key Takeaways for ...
A change in leadership presents new opportunities AND challenges for America's farmers.
29 min
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49. Going All-Out to Grow Corn Demand, with NCG...
The NCGA is working nonstop to find relief for growers.
27 min
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48. EPA's New Approach to Pesticide Registratio...
Lawsuits have forced EPA to change the way pesticides are regulated.
37 min
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47. Meeting Your Lawmakers Where They Are: Advo...
With priority legislation in front of Congress this fall, don’t miss the opportunity to make your voice heard.
37 min
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46. Defending Biotech Corn on the International...
Experts from throughout the industry reflect on the arguments from last month’s hearing.
36 min
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45. Meet the Newly-Crowned King of the Corn Yie...
Growers who limited their nitrogen application still achieved incredible results.
22 min
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44. Ethanol’s Past, Present and Future as a Ben...
How the Renewable Fuel Standard has changed the corn industry, and what’s on the horizon for this key sector.
31 min
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43. The First Step is Giving a Darn: Mental Hea...
In honor of Mental Health Month, we talk with a former grower who uses his past struggles with suicide to help others today.
34 min
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42. Bank Failures and the Rural Economy, with N...
Instability at some high-profile financial institutions is on growers' minds. Should we be worried?
29 min
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41. Holding the Line Against Mexico’s GMO Corn ...
The unnecessary ban on biotech corn would take effect next year, cost 32,000 U.S. jobs annually, and worsen food insecurity in Mexico.
27 min
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40. Newly-Elected Rep from Illinois Angles for ...
With roots in farm country, one Congressional freshman says she wants to find common ground in Washington.
30 min
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39. Inflation, Interest Rates & the Farm Econom...
Like other moments of economic uncertainty, this too shall pass... but how soon, and how much damage will it do?
39 min
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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.
28 min
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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.
29 min
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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
42 min
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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.
32 min
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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.
40 min
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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.
38 min
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27. Bipartisanship Revisited, with Congressiona...
A Democrat and a Republican work together for reason and compromise in our national politics.
39 min
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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.
20 min