NCGA unveils long-term strategy to expand corn demand

The National Corn Growers Association has released a new strategy outlining how the U.S. corn industry can build demand over the next 250 years, emphasizing the need to develop new domestic and international markets as production continues to increase. The report, released as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, calls for expanding traditional uses of corn while investing in emerging markets such as sustainable aviation fuel, marine biofuels, bioplastics, biomaterials and other bio-based products. NCGA officials said rising yields and continued productivity gains require new sources of demand to support farm profitability. NCGA President Jed Bower said the strategy aims to ensure future generations of farmers remain competitive by encouraging innovation, reducing market barriers and strengthening export opportunities. The organization also advocates policies that support ethanol, trade, infrastructure and research. The association said growing demand will be essential to maintaining profitable corn farms and supporting rural communities as U.S. agriculture enters its next quarter millennium.