Corn Growers Recognize Rep. Randy Feenstra with President’s Award

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) recognized Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) with the President's Award today during its summer Corn Congress meeting in Washington.

Feenstra, who serves on the House Agriculture Committee, has been a long-standing champion for corn grower priorities, especially for expanding ethanol access. In May, the congressman was instrumental in passing legislation in the U.S. House authorizing the sale of year-round E15, a top priority of corn farmers.

"Rep. Feenstra has been an exemplary champion for rural American and corn grower priorities," said Ohio farmer and NCGA Jed Bower. "The passage of year-round E15 in the House would not have happened without the tireless advocacy of the congressman, and we are grateful for his many years of service on this issue and so many others."

The congressman expressed his appreciation to NCGA for the recognition.

"Representing one of the largest corn-producing districts in the country, it is an honor to accept the NCGA President's Award and to serve as a strong voice for our corn growers," said Rep. Feenstra. "Since coming to Congress, I have seen firsthand how rising input costs continue to strain our corn farmers. That's why I have been a strong advocate for year-round E15 and worked to help secure its passage in the House. This achievement would not have been possible without the dedicated advocacy of our corn growers, who traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet directly with lawmakers and underscore the importance of this issue. While there is still more work to do, I remain committed to working with my Senate colleagues to pass year-round E15 and send it to the President's desk to be signed into law."

The NCGA President's Award, one of the organization's highest honors, is given each year to a recipient chosen by the organization's board president.

NCGA voting delegates meet twice a year during Corn Congress meetings to debate the organization's policies and vote on new board members for the organization.