Articles Tagged with ''National Corn Growers Association''

Agriculture can play a key role in mitigating climate change, but more work is needed on methods of measuring the impact of changing farming practices.

America’s livestock industry accounts for millions of U.S. jobs and nearly 6 percent of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Our country has always been the global leader in agricultural production and exports, and thanks to vigilant diligence by the USDA and the U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, we have been able to keep numerous foreign animal diseases outside our borders. However, we want to ensure that diligence continues, otherwise inaction could threaten America’s standing, putting the livestock industry, the economy and consumers at risk.

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue confirmed Friday that USDA, at the request of the White House, is working to put together a second aid package for farmers to make up for losses from Chinese tariffs.

The National Corn Growers Association has named Jon Doggett, a veteran lobbyist for the organization, as its new CEO.