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July 12, 2024 - Saying U.S. farmers depend on the strong demand that comes with expanded market access, the National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Corn Congress today passed a consensus statement encouraging federal officials to pursue trade opportunities and invest in foreign market development to ensure that the U.S. remains a global leader in corn production and trade.

“Building demand for U.S. corn is a top priority for NCGA and its state affiliates,” said Harold Wolle, NCGA president. “International markets are crucial to the overall demand for U.S. corn, and actions that restrict access to foreign markets will hurt both U.S. farmers and the broader U.S. economy.”

The full text of the consensus is as follows:
"Whereas, market access is critical for U.S. farmers to be successful and support the nation’s economy.

Whereas, market access could be negatively impacted by retaliation that targets U.S. farmers.

Whereas, U.S. farmers depend on robust and expanded market access for exporting food and agricultural products in order to ensure that the U.S. remains a global leader in corn production.

"Therefore, we the assembled voting delegates of the National Corn Growers Association, support improved market access including the reduction of tariff and non-tariff barriers so that U.S. corn growers have many opportunities to increase demand from foreign trading partners.”

Source: https://www.ncga.com/