Grower Services Action Team Beats the Heat in Phoenix Membership, NCGA web site development, leadership programs, NCGA staff changes, small state task force and communications topped the agenda at this week's meetings of the NCGA Grower Services Action Team in Phoenix. A decision to move forward with the leadership, GIMS database, Web development and membership objectives that are outlined in the draft budget. A good portion of the meeting was devoted to touring John Deere's Moline facilities, as well as Lock and Dam 15 on the Illinois River. The upper Mississippi River status. The next step is to regain momentum for authorization or contingent authorization for actual lock construction for WRDA 2002, and to continue developing grass roots efforts.
Consolidation continues to be a major concern of rail's ability to move agricultural commodities.
NCGA must fully investigate the potential impact of this merger on the corn industry and develop a position accordingly. NCGA funded the Coalition for Preservation of the Missouri River and will develop a tangible goal for the Missouri River. I am very concerned about the potential for price increases caused by many different factors such as increased demand and pipeline disruptions. Rural America NCGA participated in a press conference on March 15, where two bills were introduced to help renew rural America. Corn growers are encouraged to contact their congressional representative to co-sponsor these two bills.