Farm Compliance

NCGA Supports Farm Foundation Report on Agriculture's Strategic Role

Written by NCGA
Thursday, 04 December 2008
Washington, DC - A new Farm Foundation report examines the challenges agriculture and the food system face in providing food, fiber and fuel to a growing world over the next 30 years. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is a sponsor of the report, which was released today at a conference in Washington.
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Evidence of Commitment Needed for Continued WTO Talks

Written by American Farm Bureau
Thursday, 04 December 2008
Washington, DC - American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman said he agrees with congressional leaders who yesterday sent a letter to President Bush opposing a December meeting of WTO trade ministers. Before such a meeting is held, he said there must be “sufficient evidence that WTO members are truly committed to granting meaningful market access.”
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Genetically Engineered Cotton Poses No Safety Risk to Humans or Animals

Written by Farm Compliance
Thursday, 04 December 2008
Washington, DC - The U.S. government announced today that there is no food or feed safety concern from an incident in which a small portion of an unauthorized genetically engineered (GE) cotton variety was harvested along with commercially available GE cotton.
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Commodity Classic Countdown: Discover Bright Horizons

Written by NCGA
Wednesday, 03 December 2008
Grapevine, Texas - Corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers who attend the 14th Annual Commodity Classic, February 26-28, in Grapevine, Texas, will “discover bright horizons.” Through valuable educational sessions, growers will learn how to improve farm efficiency and profitability from respected industry leaders.
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NCGA Sponsors Radio Series on Future of Ethanol

Written by NCGA
Wednesday, 03 December 2008
Washington, DC - The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is a sponsor of a series of syndicated radio news features broadcast by AgriTalk, on the future of ethanol. As our country transitions to new leadership, how can the energy sector transition to a more domestic and renewable energy model?
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