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NCGA Chairman Bart Schott, of Kulm, ND leads policy discussion during the 2012 Corn Congress, held during Commodity Classic in Nashville, Tenn., on March 1. (Journal photo by Jennifer Carrico.)

Corn producers set policy

Corn producers from across the nation gathered March 1, 2012, for Corn Congress at the 2012 Commodity Classic in Nashville, Tenn. to set policy for the coming year. Kevin Ross, president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association and Iowa delegate to Corn Congress said the Farm Bill is at the top of the mind of [...]

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ADVOCATING AG—Former Miss America Teresa Scanlan continues to advocate for agriculture by educating the younger generation about the importance of agriculture. She spoke during the National Sorghum Producer's general session, March 1, 2012, at Commodity Classic in Nashville, Tenn. (Journal photo by Jennifer Carrico.)

Former Miss America advocates agriculture

Former Miss America Teresa Scanlan spoke to sorghum producers during the National Sorghum Producer’s general session on March 1, 2012, at Commodity Classic in Nashville, Tenn. Scanlan showed her concern for the average U.S. farmer being that age of 57 and continuing to increase. “The younger generation needs to know the importance of farmers and [...]

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Moderator Mark Mayfield led a discussion about commodity prices, exports and the future of agriculture with National Sorghum Producers Chairman, Gerald Simonsen, of Ruskin, Neb.; National Association of Wheat Growers President Jerry McReynolds, of Woodston, Kan.; National Corn Growers Association President Bart Schott, of Kulm, N.D.; and American Soybean Association President Alan Kemper, of Lafayette, Ind.

General session

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