National Council of Farmer Cooperatives

@FarmerCoop President & CEO Chuck Conner released a statement on President Trump's remarks on Ag Workers. Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/ewpDB-mD

NCFC joined more than 60 organizations to send a letter to Congress, urging them to fully fund USDA Rural Development in FY 2026. USDA-RD is a lifeline for the development of rural America, sponsoring programs that expand access to broadband and housing, provide safe and clean water, promote business growth, and provide support for local leaders like farmer-owned co-ops. Cuts to these programs would be devastating. Congress must protect rural families, farmers, and communities trying to thrive in tough economic times. Keeping rural America strong happens through investments, not cuts. Read the full coalition letter and learn why this matters: https://lnkd.in/eaAT_xTn #RuralDevelopment #FarmerCoops #AgPolicy Our thanks to CoBank for the photo!

When farmers speak with one voice, it’s powerful. As a cooperative, Riceland is making sure that voice is heard in Washington, D.C., and beyond. In this video, President & CEO Kevin McGilton provides context on the challenges facing the ag economy, while EVP & COO Ben Noble and multi-generational farmer Jennifer James visit Capitol Hill to advocate for policies that support farmers, including a strong Farm Bill. For over 100 years, Riceland has been more than a business—it’s been a cooperative force for farmers, in the field and on the Hill.

Last week, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives welcomed over 50 farmers, growers, and co-op leaders to Washington, DC for a spring fly-in to discuss the importance of Section 199A to farmer co-ops. Over two days, our members took to Capitol Hill and met with nearly 100 members of Congress, including those from the House Committees on Ways and Means, and Agriculture, as well as the Senate Committees on Finance, and Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry and explained how Section 199A has worked to strengthen American businesses, create jobs, boost local economies. They also had the opportunity to share personal stories about how the provision has had a direct impact on their family farms. Ensuring tax fairness through a permanent extension of Section 199A is essential to maintaining stability and encouraging investment across rural America. We appreciate the many lawmaker who are committed to working together to support cooperatives and American agriculture. Thanks to our members for traveling to our nation's capital to ensure policymakers acknowledge the real impact their legislation has on farmers and ranchers. Agtegra Cooperative, Amalgamated Sugar Company, American Crystal Sugar Company, CHS Inc., CoBank, Farmers Pride Cooperative, Frontier Cooperative, Gold-Eagle Cooperative, GROWMARK, Inc., The Iowa Institute for Cooperatives, Land O'Lakes, Inc., MKC - Mid Kansas Coop, National Milk Producers Federation, Agri-Mark, Inc., Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Oklahoma Agricultural Cooperative Council, Riceland Foods, Inc., Sunkist Growers Pictured: GROWMARK, Inc. board director Jack McCormick with Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL); Agtegra Cooperative, American Crystal Sugar Company, CHS Inc., NEW Cooperative with Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN); Agtegra Cooperative & American Crystal Sugar Company with Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R-ND); AGP, Gold Eagle Co-op, Iowa Institute for Cooperatives, Pro Cooperative with Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA); CHS Inc. & American Crystal Sugar Company with Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA); AGP & Agtegra Cooperative with Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD); AGP, Land O'Lakes, Inc., MKC, Frontier Cooperative with Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS); Amalgamated Sugar Company, Farmers Pride Cooperative, Oklahoma Agricultural Cooperative Council with Rep. John Rose (R-TN); American Crystal Sugar Company, CoBank, GROWMARK, Inc. with Rep. David Taylor (R-OH); American Crystal Sugar Company & NMPF with Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI); Ag Processing Inc, Gold Eagle Co-op, Iowa Institute for Cooperatives, Land O'Lakes, Inc., NEW Cooperative, Pro Cooperative with Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA); Agtegra Cooperative & American Crystal Sugar Company with Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND); Agtegra Cooperative & American Crystal Sugar Company with Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD); Land O'Lakes, Inc., AGP, Frontier Cooperative, Farmers Cooperative, Farmers Pride, Nebraska Cooperative Council with Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE).

ICYMI, NCFC is partnering with Foundations Consulting to conduct the 2025 Agricultural Cooperatives Compensation Survey. By participating in the survey, you receive valuable benefits, including: • Obtain current benchmark compensation data for 48 jobs specific to US agricultural co-ops • Stay competitive in attracting and retaining top talent • Make informed decisions to align with market trends • Receive valid and reliable compensation data at a fraction of the cost of comparable surveys Don't wait! The deadline to participate is Friday, April 18. Visit the survey website to learn more information about the jobs included in the survey, key deadlines and data submission requirements, and survey pricing. https://lnkd.in/gBGz5nst

As we look back on an incredible 2024, we have a lot of people to thank. We want to thank our Agtegra Cooperative employees for their service, commitment and sacrifices. Together, we've strengthened our cooperative and continued to serve our farming communities with excellence. We also want to thank our customers for trusting us as their place to do business. We look forward to another year of growth, innovation and working side-by-side with you! Agtegra is owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, with a network of over 70 locations and over 900 employees. We're committed to doing something great for farms and families in rural communities that nobody else will do. Take a look at our video below for a recap of some incredible milestones! #Agtegra #agriculture #cooperative

Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with Tadd Nicholson from Ohio Corn & Wheat to discuss the need to get year-round E15 legislation passed. In Segment Two, we catch up on news and issues with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley. Then in Segment Three, we talk tax policy, tariffs, fees on Chinese made ships, farm bill talks and more with Chuck Conner from the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. LISTEN: https://lnkd.in/eVq7sdPK

This week, more than 50 farmer cooperative leaders from across the country traveled to the nation’s capital as part of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives' (NCFC) Washington fly-in. The delegation met with members of Congress and key policymakers to urge the permanent extension of the Section 199A tax provision, which is vital to ensuring a level playing field for farmer co-ops and producer-members. https://lnkd.in/es_MGSkU

NCFC joined nearly 300 groups across the agriculture sector in a letter sent to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin regarding the MAHA commission. The groups urge the Commission to utilize the existing expansive body of sound, quality science and data in their reviews of products essential to food and agriculture, while strengthening critical components of a healthy and dynamic food system and farm economy. The letter also expressed the group's openness to working with the agencies and Make America Healthy Again Commission on their shared goals of improving health outcomes for all Americans. Read the full text of the letter here: https://lnkd.in/eYJkCEqT

It’s been a fast start to the year for Idealyst Innovation as we introduce our model to friends and colleagues across the industry! There has been so much energy, excitement and support for Idealyst’s work to more deeply understand the most pressing on-farm challenges in the current and future operating environment so we can better align ag innovation to the real needs of farmers and ranchers. As I have shared our view of the opportunities we have before us in this dynamic, high risk environment, I remain encouraged by leaders who aren’t afraid to explore the edges of their business model to find new ways to strengthen farmer resiliency and American Food Power. Thank you to American Farm Bureau Federation, Nationwide , National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Central Valley Ag Cooperative, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative, Farm Credit Council and FCCS for hosting us and inspiring important conversations and collaboration. Your ongoing leadership is essential for our industry. There are many things we can control even in the face of uncertainty. Let’s continue to intentionalize our work together. Join us! Idealyst Innovation