The Tennessee Corn Growers Association celebrated 40 years of advocacy, leadership, and service to Tennessee corn farmers at its anniversary event with special guest speakers and recognition of its past presidents.
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Meet Willis Jepson, Tennessee Corn Board Member who was recently named 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the Year, and learn how his family is creating new opportunities through diversification, advocacy, and a commitment to the next generation.
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The House passage of year-round E15 legislation shows what bipartisan cooperation can accomplish for farmers, consumers and rural communities.
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East Tennessee corn growers Josh and Jabe Watson, a father-son duo, carry on a family legacy and earn first-place National Corn Yield Contest honors.
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Tennessee Corn checkoff dollars are helping fund precision agriculture research at UT Martin, where students are exploring how autonomous equipment and artificial intelligence can support more efficient, sustainable weed management for farmers.
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Corn growers continue pushing for Farm Bill progress and year-round E15 access, working to build bipartisan support, strengthen demand for corn, lower fuel costs and protect rural communities.
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U.S. corn growers face rising fertilizer costs driven by global conflict, trade policies, and industry consolidation. The National Corn Growers Association is working to increase transparency, expand supply, and advocate for policies that restore profitability for American farmers.
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The Tennessee Corn Promotion Board is investing in 12 farmer-focused research projects to improve efficiency, protect yields, and build stronger markets for Tennessee corn growers.
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The Tennessee Corn Growers Association is uniting farmer voices through a policy framework that drives advocacy, priorities, and industry leadership.
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Celebrate the 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer and explore the vital role women play in agriculture—from the farm to global food systems—while learning how to support and empower the next generation.
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Third-generation farmer and TCGA board member Rad McDavid reflects on transitioning the family farm, lowering input costs, and stepping into other leadership roles outside of the farm.
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USMCA has strengthened corn trade with Mexico and Canada. Learn why renewal is critical for farmers and how NCGA is mobilizing to protect key markets.
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Cannon County native T. Wayne Williams shares his journey to becoming a National FFA Officer, the impact of Tennessee Corn’s checkoff support, and how FFA is shaping his future in agricultural policy.
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Tennessee Corn joins U.S. corn farmers in investing $1.75M through the Radicle Corn Challenge to drive new, long-term demand for corn-based innovations.
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Discover how corn grower advocacy is gearing up for 2026, including efforts to secure year‑round access to E15 fuel blends, build support in Congress, and empower growers to engage with policymakers for stronger markets and rural economies.
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Board member Robert Thompson discusses succession planning, farmland preservation, and preparing the next generation for success.
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Discover the policy wins corn growers secured in 2025—from overturning Mexico’s GM corn ban to shaping farm-friendly tax laws—and what’s next in 2026 for trade, ethanol, and transportation.
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Key highlights from 2025 for Tennessee Corn. From new leadership, research investments, policy wins, ag education, and ethanol innovation, it was a year of progress driven by grower-led action and checkoff dollars at work.
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NCGA’s Sadie Knight explains how grassroots advocacy turns grower stories into policy wins in Washington, from pushing E15 to preparing for USMCA talks.
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The Tennessee Corn 2024-2025 Annual Report highlights how your membership and checkoff dollars are being used to make a real difference on Tennessee farms. Take a look at the impactful work Tennessee Corn is doing to strengthen agriculture in Tennessee!
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