North Dakota Corn Growers Association

09/04/2026

Advocacy can be expensive, and NDCGA advocates on behalf of ND corn growers. Corn Classic helps generate some of the revenue required to advocate for growers in Bismarck, Washington, industry assemblies, and other policy forums.

Thank you to all sponsors, industry partners, officials, and NDCGA members who recognize and act upon the need to engage! Corn Classic is an opportunity for them to all interact on a personal level and know they’re doing their part to support ND corn growers.

NDCGA usually coordinates policy and advocacy work, but here's a visual tour of the Mapleton Corn Classic!

09/02/2026

NDCGA's public response:
“North Dakota corn growers need a strong and dependable ethanol market, so granting exemptions on this scale causes uncertainty for growers and consumers,.” said NDCGA President Brian Leier. “The Renewable Fuels Standard exists to prevent that uncertainty, so we are discouraged that the EPA has set it aside.”

The EPA has reported plans to propose reallocating 100% of the difference between projected and actual exempted volumes from the 2025 SREs into the 2026 and 2027 Renewable Volume Obligations.

“Despite our disappointment with the number of exemption credits issued today, we do appreciate EPA’s pledge to offset the volumes lost,” Leier said. “That reallocation needs to happen and NDCGA will continue working with the National Corn Growers Association, ethanol producers and the Trump administration to make sure corn growers’ voices are heard throughout the implementation and evaluation of this and other biofuels policies.”

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued almost 1.8 billion credits to exempt refineries from blending renewable fuels, like ethanol. Read NCGA’s response at https://bit.ly/4xxp0lW

08/28/2026

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08/26/2026

Canada has announced that its retaliatory tariffs against the United States will begin September 8. Currently, no ethanol included.

Visit the Canada Dept. of Finance for a list of targeted products: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/08/list-of-products-from-the-united-states-subject-to-counter-tariffs-effective-september-8-2026.html?trk=public_post_comment-text

08/20/2026

U.S. Chief Agricultural Negotiator Julie Callahan learned directly and in-person about North Dakota growers' trade policy concerns from NDCGA Vice President Benjamin Bring yesterday. He emphasized that Canada as the top U.S. ethanol destination, and Mexico the top U.S. corn market, are significant price drivers for our products, and trade policy changes ought to be made with that as top of mind. Callahan is the nation’s top negotiator and enforcer of U.S. international agricultural trade agreements. Thank you, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak for this valuable opportunity and keeping North Dakota corn growers at the policy table.

08/19/2026

The annual American Coalition for Ethanol conference kicks off today! North Dakota Corn Growers Association is to proud to help highlight how ethanol expands fueling choices, relieves cost to consumers, and strengthens national security.

Thank you to Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association, North Dakota Corn Growers Association, and South Dakota Corn for supporting the 2026 ACE Conference as our Bronze Sponsors!

Join us at the event! https://ethanol.org/events/conference

08/15/2026

Disappointing crops near Steele, ND and prices have been better, but NDCGA director Chase Dewitz clarifies why there's always demand.

08/10/2026

One of the centerpieces of the American Coalition for Ethanol is the annual conference, and NDCGA is proud to be a sponsor. This essential event brings together ACE members and leaders in ethanol from every corner of the country. It unites the grassroots of our industry, recognizes achievements among members, spotlights leadership in every corner of the industry, and reaffirms commitment to each other for our mutual success. We're excited to see you there! Aug. 19-21, 2026

08/07/2026

Chase Dewitz is a corn grower near Steele, a North Dakota Corn Growers board of directors member, and has something to share.

How's yours: Same? Better? Not quite there? Where's it located? Pull over, take out your phone, capture a vid or pic, and share it. Chase offers an example how it's done.