The American Corn Growers Association (ACGA) is a commodity and advocacy association founded in 1987 to represents the interests of corn (maize) producers in the United States, where corn is used for human and animal food and to produce ethanol. A rival group, the National Corn Growers Association, is seen as more closely aligned with the food processing industry.[2]
| Abbreviation | ACGA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
Region served | |
CEO | Neil Caskey[1] |
Main organ | Board of Directors |
| Website | acgf.org |
In 2008, ACGA endorsed Barack Obama's candidacy in the United States presidential elections that year.[3]
Related groups
edit- Coalition for A Prosperous America[4]
- Organization for Competitive Markets[5]
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- National Family Farm Coalition[6]
References
edit- ^ "NCGA names Neil Caskey as new CEO". Successful Farming. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ Petersen, Melody (August 29, 1999). "New Trade Threat For U. S. Farmers". The New York Times. p. 11. Retrieved January 8, 2010.
- ^ Bevill, Kris (August 26, 2008). "American Corn Growers Association endorses Obama". Ethanol Producer. Retrieved January 8, 2010.
- ^ "Home". Coalition For A Prosperous America. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ^ "Organization for Competitive Markets". Organization for Competitive Markets. August 7, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ^ "Home". National Family Farm Coalition. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
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