 |
Cobcast: Inside the Grind with the National Corn Growers AssociationThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Podcast Author: National Corn Growers Association
Big picture conversations about the future of agriculture with the National Corn Growers Association and its network of industry leaders. Join us every month as we explore new topics and advocate for Americas corn farmers. From the fields of the Corn Belt to the DC Beltway, well make sure that the growers who feed and fuel America have a say in issues that are important to them. Founded in 1957, the National Corn Growers Association represents nearly 40,000 dues-paying corn farmers nationwide and the interests of more than 300,000 growers who contribute through corn checkoff programs in their states. NCGA and its affiliated state organizations work together to create and increase opportunities for corn growers, with a vision of sustainably feeding and fueling a growing world. Language: en-us Genres: Business News, News, Politics Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
Listen Now...
55. Standing Up for Pesticides Targeted by the “Make America Healthy Again” Movement
Episode 55
Monday, 11 August, 2025
“Make America Healthy Again” might sound like something we can all get on board with. But the MAHA Commission convened by President Trump and headed by HHHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has set its sights on some odd targets… …including two mission-critical pesticides for corn farmers, Glyphosate and Atrazine. Without citing scientific evidence, a report from the MAHA Commission seems to blame these safe and effective tools of agriculture for kids’ health problems. This is in spite of decades of EPA, USDA and FDA precedent that have established safe practices and regulations for their use. So in this episode, we hear from two key leaders at NCGA—VP of Public Policy Lesly McNitt and Director of Inputs and Innovation Dr. Becky Langer—about what the organization is doing to protect these important crop treatments. We’ll discuss why most folks don’t understand the importance and safety of pesticides, what the report means for corn growers, and how farmers can protect their access to these tools.
