3.10.09
NCGA Supports Farm Policy
Competition
March 10:
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is sponsoring a
competition organized by the Farm Foundation that seeks
innovative and promising public policy options to address
the challenges agriculture may face in providing food, feed,
fiber, and fuel during the next 30 years.
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12.22.03
Corn Growers Applaud
USDA’s Implementation Rule for
ACRE Program
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and its state affiliates
applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture after the department
released the rule to implement the Average Crop Revenue Election
(ACRE) Program. The program was authorized as part of the 2008 farm
bill.
USDA Secretary Ed Schafer announced Friday, December 19, that ACRE
enrollment for the 2009 crop will begin in the spring. The two-year
price average for the 2009 crop will be based on the 2007 and 2008
crop years. NCGA and other agriculture groups encouraged USDA to use
prices from the most recent crop years to calculate the price
component of the program.
“We are pleased to hear the announcement about the ACRE Program,” NCGA
President Bob Dickey said. “This is a very important piece of the 2008
farm bill to NCGA members, especially during a time of uncertainty and
volatile commodity markets.”
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