LANSING — Jim Zook, executive director of the Michigan Corn Growers Association (MCGA), made the following statement after the House failed to pass the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2).
“Passing a new farm bill through the House is the first step in getting a new bill signed into law. Michigan corn farmers are facing mounting economic uncertainty created by low commodity prices, increasing threats to free trade, and disruptions in the ethanol market. Corn growers need House Leaders to act quickly to find a solution that provides stability and results in a strong farm bill being passed as soon as possible.
“While we’re certainly disappointed in today’s vote, the Michigan Corn Growers Association will continue to work with Michigan’s members of Congress and advocate for a strong farm bill that maintains vital farm programs.”
The Michigan Corn Growers Association (MCGA) is a grassroots organization of grower members dedicated to increasing the profitability of corn production. The MCGA is the only organization in Michigan that works solely on behalf of the state’s corn growers for pro-agriculture legislation. The MCGA works to ensure that corn growers’ voices are heard at the local, state and national levels. Find out more online at www.micorn.org.
— Michigan Corn Growers Association
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