The president of the National Corn Growers Association said today that Congress and the administration can support farmers through the ongoing difficult economic circumstances through a combination of market expansion and a bridge assistance program.
“Opening new foreign markets and expanding access to higher ethanol blends year-round are not only NCGA’s top priorities, but they are also important to the survival of the nation’s corn growers,” said Ohio farmer and NCGA President Jed Bower. “Recognizing that market expansion takes time and farmers need help now, corn growers support the development of a bridge program to help navigate this difficult economy.”
NCGA has intensified its call for new and improved markets in recent months. Corn grower leaders have urged Congress to pass the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, which would expand year-round nationwide consumer access to fuels with a 15% ethanol blend, also referred to as E15. They have also supported the Trump administration’s efforts to open new trade markets.
A recent economic analysis, released by NCGA, showed if the E15 legislation were to pass, corn use in ethanol could increase by 50% at full implementation, supporting a higher market price for corn and energy stability for Americans.
And the benefits don’t stop there.
In a recent interview with Brownfield News, Sen. Debra Fischer (R-Neb.) said passage of the E15 legislation could result in $4-$6 billion in government savings.
As growers finalize their harvest and look to the next crop year, leaders at NCGA are actively discussing additional assistance.
“Farm families across the country want to continue to feed and fuel America,” said Bower. “While we may need short-term assistance this year, expanding and creating new markets for our crops will be vital to our long-term survival.”
SOURCE: NCGA News Release
