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National Corn Growers Association
Jul 2, 2026
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During the past two and a half centuries, corn and the farmers growing it have driven opportunities for our nation.

National Corn Growers Association

Corn has been an essential part of the U.S. story for every one of its 250 years. Farmers want that legacy to endure for the next 250 years.

National Corn Growers Association

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National Corn Growers Association

Corn and the farmers who grow it have been a part of all the 250 years of the United States. From feeding a growing nation to foundational contributions to the early U.S. economy, corn helped make agriculture and the rural United States the backbone of the country, evolving from a survival staple to a powerhouse commodity. During the past two and a half centuries, corn and the farmers growing it have driven opportunities for our nation. They continue to meet the needs of a modern world through advanced innovations that offer transformative impact for society in the future.

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