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T A K E O W N E R S H I P I N

T H E F U T U R E O F C O R N

More than 32,000 members strong,the National Corn Growers Association

(NCGA) is the largest national nonprot

organization representing the interestsof U.S. corn growers. With the help ofgrowers nationwide, the NCGA is dening

the future of corn through research,market development, farm policy,

production and education. There is stillmuch to do and a place for you. Be a partof the excitement and take ownership inthe future of corn by joining one of the

25 state corn associations today.

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Visit www.ncga.com for the latest news and statistics on the corn industry.

National Headquarters 632 Cepi Dr Chestereld, MO 63005 636-733-9004Washington, DC Ofce 122 C St NW, #510 Washington, DC 20001 202-628-7001

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e or o orn s o ten perce ve as a an scape

gra n ns, arges, augers an e evators. p ace t at

me a an po cy-ma ers too o ten e ne w t p e c arts,

rap s an co umns o gures. ut t s s not t e w o e

or o orn. ur wor s a s o e w t t e un que

aces an nterest ng stor es o peop e. ese are t e

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Biotechnology. In a lab-oratory in Ames, Iowa,meet a scientist whotraveled half a world tond a promising medium for genetic researcthat will change the faof agriculture.

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Ethanol. An ethanolexpert who wears manhats in Buffalo Lake,Minn., explains theimportance of thinkinglobally and acting lo-

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Trade. From Chicago, atrader shares his excitement about corn in a mket that is expanding ancontracting at the sametime but offers opportunities for market particpants with a keen eye.

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Transportation. A port catain in East Alton, Ill.,shares experiences gainfrom 25 years on our rivtransportation systemthat took him from asmall Wisconsin farm tevery major waterway i

Americas Heartland.

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Research & New Uses. Afarmer and business-

woman in Iowa shareshow she found herselfat the cutting edge offashion and design and why corn growershould take notice.

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Farm Policy. In Washington, D.C., you meet apublic servant who sawpotential for corn in alocation far from the CoBelt and continues tosupport policies thathelp develop new opptunities.

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Corn Production Data Page 18

Corn Consumption Data Page 21

Industry Contacts Page 24

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ne of the things I enjoy mostbout my job as president of the

National Corn Growers Associa-tion is the opportunity to meet

people from all lines of work.As a corn grower, Im oftent n ng a out t e ssues nvo v e w t running a farming operation in Ohio. Weoften forget that for every corn grower outthere, there are agronomists, truck drivers,researchers, marketers and others who makeup the world of corn. They help us raise ourcrop, they help us get it to market, and theyhelp develop new products that will make useof the corn we produce.

Like many corn growers, Im deeply inter-ested in talking to the other people who live

ay to ay w t t e concerns an ssues t ataffect us all. At the end of the day, our mis-sion is about people, their aspirations andtheir vision for the world of corn.

Thats why The World of Corn 2003 tellsour story from six personal viewpoints. As

you read, you will meet other corn growers, a

barge captain, a scientist, a public servant andcorn trader. And youll also gain insight into

how your investment in NCGA is paying off.In fact, we just recently signed our rst

licensing agreement for a polyol producteveloped through research funded by yourec o o ars. e agreement s t e rst o

many that we expect will return dividends tothe organization that can be used to invest indditional research and other initiatives that

build value in our crop.As we continue our march forward, the

NCGA will rely on you and all of the otherpeople who make up the world of corn to helpus drive initiatives on biotechnology, ethanol,farm policy, new uses, trade and transporta-tion. Together we are 32,000 voices strong andma ng a erence.

I wish you a successful 2003. At the NCGAwe are honored to speak for the most ef-

ient producers in the world.

Fred Yoder, President, NCGA

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Welcome to The World of Corn003, our annual publication

that highlights your efforts as themost successful corn producers inthe world. This years publicationomes at a time when our world

and marketplace for corn are changing. Newproducts, new markets and new opportunitiesabound for those in the world positioned totake advantage. But you must always be evolv-ing to remain viable for the long haul.

Thats exactly what were doing at the Na-tional Corn Growers Association. Five yearsago, our organization went through a dramat-ic transformation to better meet the needs ofour members and the markets they serve. Weshrunk our board, created action teams onkey issues and changed our governing body toa 125-delegate Corn Congress. After ve years,those changes are paying off in more focused

nd successful efforts to build value in corn.o rene our efforts even more, two years

go we limited our work to six core issues thatprovide the greatest potential for buildinglong-term viability in corn. By staying focused

n biotechnology, ethanol, farm policy, re-earch and new uses, trade and transportation,

we provide a depth of knowledge and resourcesunmatched by any other grower organization.

At NCGA, we are also taking a long view as re-ected in our recent purchase of a new build-

ing in St. Louis. After 45 years, we now have afacility worthy of our mission and place to greetvisitors from around the world. Our new head-

uarters reects our commitment and strongbelief in the future of the corn industry.

hank you for your continued support, andnjoy The World of Corn 2003.

Rick Tolman, CEO, NCGA

THE END O S PERM Thendosperm comprises about 82 percef the kernels dry weight and is theource of energy (starch) and protein

for the germinating seed. There are tw

types of endosperm: soft and hard. Inthe hard endosperm, starch is packedtightly together. In the soft endosperm

the starch is loose. When yellow dentorn dries in the eld before harvest, t

moisture loss causes the soft endosperto collapse and form a dent in the top

f the kernel; thus the term dent cotarch is the most widely used part of t

kernel and is found in thousands of pr

ither as a starch or another compone

s chemicals, sweeteners and fuel.

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uter covering that protects the kernend water vapor and is undesirable to

rganisms.

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ontains the essential genetic information, enzymes, vitamins and minerals for the kernel to growinto a corn plant. About 25 percent of the germ is corn oil. Corn oil is today the most valuable part

f the corn kernel. It is high in linoleic fatty acid (polyunsaturated fats) and has a mild taste.

THE TIP CA P The tip cap is the only area of the kernel not covered by the pericarp. Itis the attachment point of the kernel to the cob.

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States and around the world. The NCGA extends special thanks to BASF Corporation for its sponsorship of The World of Corn 2003.

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When Dr. Kan Wang was a graduate candi-ate in Shanghai, China, she knew she want-d to be involved in the forefront of genetic

researc an to er t at meant t e umanenome. But an opportunity to pursue heroctorate in Europe changed

her focus. I had the opportu-nity to study in Belgium withome of the pioneers in plantenetics, she says. Her new-

found interest would take hergain halfway around the worldto Iowa where she worked rstfor a seed company and then

n to Ames w ere s e s nown associate professor in agron-my at Iowa State University.Surrounded by a sea of corn,

which is ne with her, Wang isne of the industrys leading

plant biotechnology research-rs and advocates for the prom-

ise of corn research. Corn is aremarkable plant, she says.And biotechnology makes itmore efcient on all fronts.If we can introduce genes to

produce higher-quality starchnd more starch, farmers will

be able to produce more choices for the con-umer.Wang is leading a research project inves-

tigating ways to use corn as a medium toproduce animal vaccines. If successful, theresearch will one day lead to antigens be-ing grown in corn plants under carefully

controlled conditions. For the pharmaceuti-cal industry, her work may result in a newprocess to produce medicines that are saferan more cost-e ec tve t an t ose pro uceusing animal tissue or bacterial culture as a

growth medium.We are at a very exciting pe-

riod of development in all ar-as of biotechnology, she says.

Were obtaining information

at a pace thats almost scary.Despite the promise of bio-technology, Wang understandsthe speed of its developments uncom orta e to some, ut

she believes thats because itsnot fully understood by all. Shebelieves most confusion overbiotechnology can be clearedup through education and in-formation. She describes herapproach analytically, as if plot-ting it on a graph.

Anxiety increases whenthere is much awareness butlittle knowledge; it declines

when knowledge increases,

she says. If you know a littlebit but dont have a lot of

knowledge, the level of anxiety increases. Ifyou dont get the whole picture, you have alot of anxiety.

If we can ease the anxiety of consumerswith information and education, Wang seesunlimited potential for the promise of bio-technology.

Her journey to the cutting edge of biotechnology researchas taken Kan Wang halfway around the globe. As one

of the industrys leading biotechnology researchers, Dr.Wang is working to transform corn into medicines from a

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NCGA is committed tobalancing the needs of

end users with the desire

of growers to embracenew technology. Throughinitiatives such as Know

Before You Grow, weadvocate the expansionof biotechnology whenmarkets exist and are

accessible; through InsectResistance Management

we advocate the smartuse of biotechnology to

preserve the technologyfor the long term. Mostimportant, we continueto educate our trading

partners on the value bio-technology can provide.

EXPL OR ING TH E P RO M ISE O F SCI ENCEFOR TANGIBLE POTENTIAL

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After growing up on a dairy farm in Minne-sota, Duane Adams joined the Peace Corps asan agricultural development specialist in Pak-istan. Back in the United States he worked asa crop protect on sa es representat ve e ore

joining his brother on their corn and soybeanfarm near Cosmos.

I came back to farming because I thoughtthe grass was greener here, but just as I returnedin the mid 80s, it got browner.Thankfully, things did improve

after a while, he recalls.Now, Adams is putting hisexperience and perspective togood use serving as chairmano t e A t ano omm t -tee and as a shareholder in theMinnesota Energy ethanol plantat Buffalo Lake. His enthusiasmfor ethanol is inuenced by his

view from Cosmos and his expe-rience in real-world agriculturaleconomics.

Export markets are impor-tant, but we cant export our

way to prosperity. When thecorn is shipped out of here, wereceive the lowest price in the

distribution chain. Others add value downthe line for extra prot, Adams points out.

Thats why he is working with Congress topass an energy bill that denes a renewablefuels standard that could grow ethanol pro-duction to more than 5 billion gallons per

year in a decade. Increased ethanol produc-tion will create economic incentives for ex-panding the ethanol industry and encourage

maller producers to invest in the future ofrenewable fuels.

Ethanol production gives growers thepower to create value for our crop rathert an s ppng t out as a commo ty y argend rail, Adams says. Every dollar spent de-

veloping and supporting ethanol productionomes back to the community in the form ofstronger tax base, jobs and markets for local

growers crops.A renewable fuels standard

also provides a market-basedincentive for increased pro-duction, reduced governmentspending on agriculture andre uce . . epen ence onforeign oil. And we can do this

while protecting the environ-ment with a cleaner-burningfuel, Adams adds.

Not content to focus onnear-term opportunity, Adamshas built a miniature workingmodel of an ethanol-poweredhydrogen fuel cell. The samesort of cell that, on a muchlarger scale, is viewed as thepotential automobile power

ource of the future. Adams model is usedt trade shows to demonstrate the long-range

potential of ethanol.o while Adams calls home the western

nd of a railroad and at the top of a river,he takes a global view from the perspective ofhis small Minnesota town. No other initiative

ffers more promise for adding value to thelocal corn crop than ethanol.

The NCGA continuesits tireless work building

demand for ethanol to en-sure that the tremendousgrowth weve experiencedin the industry will bedwarfed by whats to

come. Our top priorityremains passage of an en-ergy bill that establishes arenewable fuels standard,

which could increaseethanol production to 5

billion gallons per year inthe next decade.

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Duane Adams describes his Cosmos, Minnesota, location as

out at the western end of a railroad and at the top of theriver. But he offers a more expansive view of the worldthan his zip code would indicate.

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Steve Bruce didnt know much about corn,having grown up in Chicago. As a college stu-

ent in 19 4, he visited the Chicago Boardf Trade and got his rst look at the trading

pit from the visitor gallery; hewas hooked. I saw these guys

creaming and shouting andaid, this is for me.He started as a runner during

the day and wheat buyer foreneral Mills at night while he

nished college. Bruce round-d out his education studyinggronomy an agr cutura eco-

nomics. He has spent his entireareer on the trading oor.From his view, the global corn

market has expanded dramati-ally. Twenty-ve years ago we

were supplying the people whore now supplying the world,

he says.Consider China, that Bruce

ays will export 10 to 12 millionbushels of corn this year. And

nce they become more ef-

ient, Russia and Ukraine areoing to be tough competition.At the same time, informa-

tion technology has shrunk theworld, allowing traders to respond locally and

uickly to changing conditions. We knowwhen a buttery sneezes in China, Bruce

.He believes open markets offer the most

potential to U.S. corn growers in this new en-vironment. In a perfect world, wed have awor w t out or ers an ree tra e, rucesays. But like the National Corn Growers As-

sociation, he believes dialogacross borders is an importantstep in getting closer to thatideal world trading environ-ment.

Bruce advocates a business-like approach to the market

with a strategy that spreads riskvia instruments such as forward

ontracts. e ave opt onsontracts in the market that

you can use to market yourrop a lot more efciently,

he adds. Options contractslet growers pass the risk on tospeculators.

Viewing niche markets, Brucesees the most potential forindustrial uses, including corn-based polymers for packagingand disposable containers. If

we can make environmentally

friendly products, thats wherethe growth is going to come,he says.

Bruce offers this advice tocorn growers looking to succeed in the cornmarket: Improve efciency and take an activerole in marketing. You have to be the mostcost-efcient producer to win the game in thelong run, he says.

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The NCGA believes thatfree trade is good for U.S.

farmers since exportscount for one-third of

acres planted and delivera quarter of gross farm

income. U.S. corn produc-ers are the most efcientin the world and can

meet the demands of freetrade on a level playing

eld. NCGA continues itswork to keep the playingeld level. Our work inthe last year resulted in

Trade Promotion Author-ity being returned to thePresident of the United

States, ensuring our traderepresentatives have the

tools they need to opennew markets for corn.

AW IDE - ANGLE VI EW O F TRA DE FR O MC H I C A GO T O SH A NGH A I

Steve Bruce sees fortunes made and lost nearly every day

from his vantage point as a corn trader on the ChicagoBoard of Trade. He also watches technology and global

competition changing the corn market forever.

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When Randy Kirschbaum was 18 his father,who worked in a boat yard in addition tofarming, took him for a short ride on a har-

or oat. new mme ate y t at t s waswhere I wanted to work, he recalls. Grow-ing up on a farm around ma-chinery all the time, it was sortof a natural progression.

Within a month of that rstride he had a job as a deck-hand on a boat and in thenext 25 years worked his wayup to rst mate, then captain.His career has taken him backan ort across t e wor ocorn on every major navigableriver in the heart of the UnitedStates.

From that perspective, Kirsch-baum sees an aging Missis-sippi River system in needof signicant upgrades. Iverun all the 600-foot locks onthe Mississippi and Ive beenthrough the 1,200-foot lockson the Ohio River, he says.The difference is amazing.

On the Mississippi, it takesand hour and half to pusha barge through; on the Ohio, you gothrough in 15 minutes.

Kirschbaum points out that a towboat burns200 to 300 gallons of fuel an hour and com-pares idling for an hour at the lock, to pullinga grain truck up to an elevator and letting itidle there for two days. We try to be as ef-

cient as we can, but idling adds unnecessaryosts to shipping corn.

hose unnecessary costs make U.S. cornmore expensve on t e go a gra n mar etsnd lead to lost trade opportunities.

He sees the Mississippi lock-and-dam system as long over-due for an overhaul. Theselocks were designed with a50-year life-span. Were eventu-ally looking at major failures,Kirschbaum reects. We un-derstand the need for improve-ments and corn growers under-stan t. ut we nee to get t egeneral public to understandthe need.

Kirschbaum wants the publicto know that for every bargetaken off the river, 60 semi-trailer trucks would have to beadded to the highway system.If you dont spend money onthe locks, youre going to even-tually add trafc to the high-

ways and emissions to the air.That puts more pressure on

the whole transportation infra-structure.Corn growers and the inland transporta-

tion system have a lot in common, Kirsch-baum concludes. Were quiet industries. We

o a good job at what we do, but we need toet the word out about how important our

jobs are. Spread the word.

At NCGA, we are com-mitted to the renovation

and expansion of the locks

and dams on the Missis-sippi and Illinois riversin order to provide moreefcient access to export

markets. An efcient rivertransportation system

affects the price of everybushel of corn produced

in the United States.Thats why were workingside-by-side with the ArmyCorps of Engineers as wellas key political coalitionsto strengthen our voice inimproving the heartlands

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FUTURE OF BARGE TRANSPORTATION

Growing up on a Wisconsin dairy farm near the Mississippi

River, Randy Kirschbaum had no clear idea of what hewanted to do with his life. It only took one day on the riverfor him to make up his mind.

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From the farm and seed business she runswith her husband in Bancroft, Iowa, HelenInman tells her story. I grew up on a farm,he begins. I married a farmer. Ive been

farming my entire life. Inman and her hus-band operate a 580-acre farm with 400 acres

f cropland split between cornnd soybeans. From this tradi-

tional base, she played a keyrole in developing new fabricsfrom corn that are captur-ing the attention of fashion

esigners and quality retailersworldwide.

As a former member of theCGA Research and Businesseve opment Act on eam an

urrent member of the Iowaorn Promotion Board, Inman

erved on a committee thatfunded early research on poly-lactic acid (PLA), a polymerused in the production of ev-rything from shampoo bottles

to carpet tiles. Most commonlyerived from petroleum, PLAan also be produced fromornstarch. Corn-based PLA

has the advantage of being bio-

egradable and offers fabricmakers a material with more natural charac-teristics than petroleum-based products.

Its a nice fabric, Inman says. It has amooth, satiny feel and appearance whenombined with cotton, wool or silk; plus it

washes well.Seeing long-term potential for corn-based

PLAs, the NCGA took an early leadership

role. By combining state funds, committingsupport staff and coordinating research andpromotion efforts, the NCGA was able to

work with Inman and others to help buildan industry that today supplies corn-based

A to create pro ucts rang ng rom at et csocks to bedding.

In fact, corn-based polymersare nding enough practicalapplications to drive a Cargill-Dow plant in Blair, Neb., thatuses 14 million bushels of cornto produce 140,000 tons of PLAach year. The plant is supply-

ing 86 different companiesincluding bedding manufactur-rs w o are ut z ng corn - ase

PLA to offer their customersufer pillows and cozier com-forters. Consumers can sleepbetter knowing they are buyingan environmentally friendlyand renewable product.

When looking at the totalmarket potential for all uses

f corn-based plastics like PLAincluding biodegradable pack-aging, Inman takes a realistic,but hopeful, view. The total

market for plastics and poly-mers would take billions of bushels of cornto supply, she says. Its not realistic to thinkthats all going to come from corn, but if wecould use 500 million bushels, it would surelybolster the price of corn.

Those are results that most any corn growerwould be very happy with.

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Inman is one of manyworking to create valu-able new products fromcorn. From antifreezeto plastics to pillows,NCGAs Research andBusiness DevelopmentAction Team is spear-

heading research into newuses that can be added tothe list of nearly 600 in-

novative products alreadymade from corn. To view

the entire list of corn-based products, visit theTechnology and Commer-cial Development Centerat www.ncga.com. Add-

ing value to every bushel,that is the NCGA.

PR O MO T I N G A C O MF O R T A B L EF U T U R E F O R C O R N

From a tiny Iowa town hails Helen Inman, a farmer and

businesswoman, who looks at corn and sees ne fabrics,ufer pillows, bedding and a whole lot more.

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e n ersecretary aw s pos t onin the U.S. government obviously makes himan advocate for every facet of agriculture, hisMississippi farming background would seemto place him well outside the issues of theCorn Belt. In fact, he is one ofa growing number of corn pro-ducers in the southern UnitedStates.

At the time of his federal ap-pointment, his farm just southo emp s, enn., nc u e8,000 acres with 2,800 acresdevoted to corn. His interest incorn led him to found the Mis-sissippi Corn Growers Associa-tion to serve the interests of allsouthern corn producers.

Mississippi is obviously acorn [production] decit areabut consumption is growing

with poultry and catsh farm-ing, Hawks says.

Hawks served in the Missis-

sippi State Senate prior to thecall from the Bush administra-tion to join the Department of

Agriculture in Washington, D.C., where heheads up marketing and regulatory policyand oversight programs.

Hawks view of agriculture in 2003 tracksclosely with the views held by NCGA. First,he wants to see corn growers and all farmers

ncrease t e r compet t ve a vantage. A terpassage of the 2002 Farm Bill, he believes thenext major issue facing USDA is the question

f how we compete in the 21st century.The whole administration is focused on

trade, he says. We want tomake sure our farmers aretreated fairly. Part of my as-signment is to protect Ameri-can agriculture not just frompests and diseases but fromuna r tra e practces.

Hawks is also strongly com-mitted to market-driven ag-riculture. Farmers want toproduce for a market, not forgovernment programs, hesays. He views the developmentof what he calls opportunitymarkets as a means of stimu-lating demand.

Niche markets develop intovery robust markets, he says.Ethanol is a great example. It

started as a niche but now itsmainstream.Hawks encourages farmers

to constantly watch their business practicesnd actively market their crops. You have

to stay engaged, he observes. The peoplewho continue doing what they do best will

ucceed.

The NCGA supportsfarm policy that provides

an effective safety netfor those who need it butallows U.S. corn growersmore exibility to competeon the world market. Ourwork on the 2002 FarmBill resulted in a safetynet worth an estimated

$135 billion over the next10 years and a more solidfoundation for all U.S.corn growers, ensuring

more stable markets,sounder conservation poli-cies and more investment

in value-added products.

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Bill Hawks passion for agriculture and ability to connect

with people led him from his DeSoto County farm tothe Mississippi State Legislature and eventually to the

U.S. Department of Agriculture where he serves asUndersecretary of Marketing and Regulatory Programs.

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U.S. Corn Acres Planted 1932-2002Thousand Acres

U.S. Corn Acres Harvested 2002Thousand Acres

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79,311

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79,537

80,165

77,386

79,551

75,752

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U.S. Corn Acres Harvested 1922-2002Thousand Acres

U.S. Average Corn Yields 1922-2002Bushels per Acre

Source: USDA, NASS, Corn total acreage, utilization, price and value of production 1922 to date Source: USDA, NASS, Corn total acreage, utilization, price and value of production 1922 to date

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84,858

97,213

79,213

71,353

55,726

57,513

72,719

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62,933

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65,210

72,644

72,671

72,589

70,487

72,440

68,808

69,313

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U.S. Corn Production 1922-2002Thousand Bushels

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2,578,685

2,801,819

2,980,793

3,606,311

5,579,832

8,235,101

9,476,698

6,337,730

10,050,520

7,400,051

9,232,557

9,206,832

9,758,685

9,430,612

9,915,051

9,506,840

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U.S. Corn Prices 1952-2002Dollars per Bushel

Projections for Marketing Year ending Aug 31, 2003Estimates for Marketing Year ending Aug 31, 2002Source: USDA/Natl Agricultural Statistics Service, 2000 Crop Production Annual Summary, 1-10-03

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$2.35

U.S. Corn Crop Value 1952-2002Billions of Dollars

Projections for Marketing Year ending Aug 31, 2003Estimates for Marketing Year ending Aug 31, 2002Source: USDA/Natl Agricultural Statistics Service, 2000 Crop Production Annual Summary, 1-10-03

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$21.64

$19.72

$16.03 $

22.99

$24.12

$25.1

5

$22.35

$19.09

$17.16

$18.34

$18.73

$21.17

Source: USDA, NASS, Crop Production, 2002 Summary, Jan 2003

Corn (grain) 69,313Corn (silage) 7,490Soybeans 72,160Hay 64,497Wheat 45,817Cotton 12,413Sorghum(grain) 7,299

Sorghum(silage) 352

Barley 4,135Rice 3,207

Sunflower 2,205Oats 2,098Dry Edible 1,727Beans

Sugar Beets 1,361Peanuts 1,297Potatoes 1,277Canola 1,275Sugarcane 1,026Flaxseed 704Tobacco 430Rye 286

Dry Edible Peas 280Lentils 209Safflower 196Mustard Seed 175Sweet Potatoes 83Peppermint Oil 80Hops 29Miscellaneous 260

Total 301,681

Soybeans24%

Corn (grain)23%

Hay

21%

Wheat15%

Cotton 4%

Dry Edible Beans 1%Oats 1%

Sunflower 1%Rice 1%

Barley 1%Sorghum (grain) 2%

Corn (silage) 2%

Other Crops 3%18

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Acres Harvested TotalAcres Planted As Grain Average Yield Production

( thousands) ( thousands) ( bushel s/ac re ) ( thousand b ushe ls ) Alabama 200 180 88 15,840Arizona 60 28 185 5,180Arkansas 270 260 134 34,840California 545 150 170 25,500Colorado 1,200 720 156 112,320Connecticut 32 - - -Delaware 180 167 83 13,861Florida 75 34 96 3,264Georgia 340 290 115 33,350Idaho 190 - 160 8,000Illinois 11,200 11,000 136 1,496,000Indiana 5,400 5,220 121 631,620Iowa 12,300 11,900 165 1,963,500Kansas 3,250 2,500 116 290,000Kentucky 1,130 1,040 102 106,080Louisiana 580 560 122 68,320Maine 29 - - -Maryland 510 425 76 32,300

Massachusetts 22 - - -Michigan 2,250 2,020 115 232,300Minnesota 7,200 6,700 157 1,051,900Mississippi 550 530 125 66,250Missouri 2,800 2,700 105 283,500Montana 65 13 140 1,820Nebraska 8,400 ,350 128 940,800Nevada 4 - - -New Hampshire 16 - - -New Jersey 90 0 58 4,060New Mexico 135 9 180 8,820New York 1,040 450 97 43,650North Carolina 790 700 83 58,100North Dakota 1,230 995 115 114,425Ohio 3,200 2,870 88 252,560Oklahoma 240 190 130 24,700Oregon 62 27 115 3,105Pennsylvania 1,450 870 68 59,160Rhode Island 2 - - -South Carolina 320 260 46 11.960

South Dakota 4,400 3,200 95 304,000Tennessee 690 620 107 66,340Texas 2,050 1,820 113 205,660Utah 55 14 145 2,030Vermont 92 - - -Virginia 500 305 66 20,130Washington 130 0 190 13,300West Virginia 50 30 105 3,150Wisconsin 3,650 2,900 135 391,500Wyoming 80 36 124 4,464U.S. 9,054 69,313 130 9,007,659

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2002 Corn at a Glance

79.1million

69.3million

9.0billion bushels

130.0bushels per acre

$21.2billion

$2.35per bushel

Source: USDA, NASS, Crop Production, 2002 Summary,

Jan 2003; USDA, ERS, Outlook Reports, Jan 2003

* Projections based upon crop year ending Aug 31, 2003

$0.2

Oats

$0.6

Barley

$0.9

Sor-ghum

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Wheat

$14.9

Soy-beans

$21.2

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Acres Harvested

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Average Price

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IL 13 12 18 3 3 3 1 1 1 17 16 22

IN 7 6 7 4 6 6 - - - 11 12 13

IA 23 25 31 5 6 7 2 1 3 30 32 41

KS 25 26 25 7 11 15 1 1 2 33 38 43

MI 8 8 12 4 7 8 - 2 2 12 17 22

MN 28 25 29 7 7 11 2 4 4 37 36 44

MO 20 23 27 6 8 6 2 1 2 28 32 34

NE 24 24 34 8 8 9 2 2 4 34 34 46

OH 6 7 6 3 4 3 - - - 9 11 9

SD 35 30 33 11 14 23 2 3 10 48 47 66

WI 13 11 15 4 6 9 1 1 2 18 18 26

Others 10 11 14 6 8 12 1 1 2 17 20 27

US 18 18 22 6 7 9 1 1 2 25 26 34

Percentage Biotech Acreage 2000-02

Source: USDA, NASS, Acreage Report June 30, 2002

AllBiotech

Hybrids

Stacked

Traits

Herbicide

Tolerant

Bt

Thousand Acres

Non-Biotech 52,895Bt 17,368Herbicide

Tolerant 7,105Stacked Traits 1,579Total 78,947

Biotech Share of U.S. Corn Acres Planted 2002

Source: USDA, NASS, Acreage Report June 30, 2002

World Corn Exports 2001-02

Million BushelsUnited States 1,847China 339Argentina 338Hungary 108South Africa 47Ukraine 14

Romania 8EU 2Others 217

Total 2,917

Source: USDA/Foreign Agriculture Service, Grain: World Markets and Trade, Jan 14, 2003

World Corn Production 2001-02

Million BushelsUnited States 9,507China 4,492EU 1,528Brazil 1,398Mexico 803Argentina 567India 532

South Africa 358Canada 323Hungary 299Romania 276Others 3,429

Total 23,511

Source: USDA/Foreign Agriculture Service, Grain: World Markets and Trade, Jan 14, 2003

U.S. Corn Exports 1982-2002Million Bushels

1982

1987

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

*2002

1,821

1,717

1,663

1,328

2,177

2,228

1,797

1,504

1,981

1,937

1,941

1,889

1,850

Crop year ending Aug 31, '03Source: USDA, ERS

Non-Biotech 67%

Bt 22%

Herb.Tolerant 9%

Stacked Traits 2%

U.S. 63%

China 12%

Argentina 12%

Hungary 4%

S. Africa 2%

Others 7%

Romania 1%

Hungary 1%

Canada 1%

S. Africa 2%

India 2%

Argentina 2%

Others 15%

U.S. 40%

China 19%

EU 7%

Brazil 6%

Mexico 3%

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Feed/Residual 5,600Export 1,850Ethanol 900High Fructose 545Starch 250Sweeteners 212Cereal/Other 187Alcohol 131Seed 20Total FSI 2,245Total Use 9,695

Feed/Residual 58%

Ethanol 9%

HFCS 6%

Export 19%

Other 8%

U.S. Corn Usage by Segment 2002*Million Bushels

*Marketing Year ending Aug 31, 03 - Source: USDA, ERS, Feed Outlook, Jan 03

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358 3

92

415 4

44 465 482 50

4

5

32

5

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5

40

530

541

545

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150

226

225

218

223

226

219

229 2

34

240

251

247

246

250

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840

1,235 1

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1,556

1,609

1,704

1,612

1,692 1

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2

1,822

1,913

1,957

2,054

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62

72

82

92

93

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252 4

22

487

1,653

1,127

2,174

1,100

2,113

850

1,558

426

883

1,308

1,718

1,899

1,596

924

*Marketing Year ending Aug 31, '03 - Source: USDA, ERS, Feed Outlook, Jan '03

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Sweetener UsageMillion Bushels

165

173

2

10

214

223

231

237

246

245

219

222

218

217

2

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Company (Capacity - illion gal/yr) Location Feedstock

Ace Ethanol (15) Stanley, WI

Adkins Energy, LLC* (40) Lena, IL corn

A.E. Staley (65) Loudon, TN

AGP* (52) Hastings, NE cornAgra Resources Co-op (Exol)* (37) Albert Lea, MN

Agri-Energy, LLC* (21) Luverne, MN corn

Alchem Ltd. LLLP (10.5) ra ton,

Al-Corn Clean Fuel* (30) Claremont, MN corn

Algoma Ethanol (20)^ Oshkosh, WI cornArcher Daniels Midland (1,070) Decatur, IL

Cedar Rapids , IA corn

Clinton, IAColumbus, NE cornMarshall, MN

Peoria, IL corn

a a a, corn ar ey

B ad ge r S ta te Ethano l, LLC* (40) M on ro e, WI c or n

Big River Resources, LLC* (40)^ West Burlington, IA cornB ro in En te rp ri se s, In c. (9) Sco tl an d, SD

Cargill, Inc. (118) Blair, NE corn

Eddyville, IA

Central MN Ethanol Co-op* (20) Little Falls, MN cornChief Ethanol (62) Hastings, NE

Chippewa Valley

t ano o.* ( ( enson,

Corn Plus* (44) Winnebago, MN corn

Da kot a E tha no l, L LC * ( 47 ) Went wor th, S D cor nDENCO, LLC* (20) Morris, MN

ESE Alcohol Inc. (1.5) Leoti, KS seed corn

E tha nol 20 00 , L LP * ( 30 ) B ing ha m La ke , MN

Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC* (45) Watertown, SD cornG olde n C he es e C o. of C al if .* (5) C or on a, CA c he es e w he y

Golden Triangle Energy, LLC*( ( ra g,

G op he r S ta te Ethano l ( 15) S t. P au l, MN

Gr ai n Pr oce ssi ng C or p. ( 10 ) M us ca ti ne , IA cor nGreat Plains Ethanol, LLC* (40)^ Chancellor, SD

Heart land C or n P ro du ct s* ( 35) W in th ro p, MN c or n

Heartland Grain Fuels, LP* (22) Aberdeen, SD

Huron, SD corn

High Plains Corp. (85) York, NE corn/miloColwich, KS corn/mi lo

ortaes , corn m o

Husker Ag, LLC* (20)^ Plainview, NE

ompany (Capacity - illion gal/yr) Location Feedstock

James Valley Ethanol, LLC (45)^ Groton, SD

J.R. Simplot (6) Caldwell, ID potato waste

Burley, ID potato waste

KAAPA Ethanol, LLC* (40)^ Axtell, NE cornLand O Lakes* (2.6) Melrose, MN cheese whey

Little Sioux Corn

rocessors, * ( arcus, A

Manildra Energy Corp. (8) Hamburg, IA corn/milo

wheat/starchMerrick/Coors (1.5) Golden, CO waste beer

Michigan Ethanol, LLC (45) Caro, MI corn

MGP Ingredients, Inc. (78) Pekin, IL corn/wheat starch

Atchison, KS corn/wheat

starch

Midwest Grain Processors* (45) a ota, A

Miller Brewing Co. (0.7) Oly mpia, WA brewery waste

Minnesot a Energy* (18) Buffalo Lake, MN cornNew Energy Corp. (95) South Bend, IN

N.E. Missouri Grain, LLC* (22)(18) Macon, MO corn

Northern Lights Ethanol, LLC* (45) Big Stone City, SD

P erm ea te Re ni ng (1 .5 ) Ho pk in ton, IA sugars/starchesPine Lake Corn

P ro ce ss or s, LLC * ( 20 ) S te ambo at Ro ck , I A c or n

over t ano ( over, see corn

Pro-Corn, LLC* (40) Preston, MN corn

u ad -C ou nty C or n P ro ce ss or s* (18) G al va , I A c or nReeve Agri-Energy (12) Garden City, KS corn/milo

8th S tr ee t E th an ol , LLC (5 .5) B la ir stow n, IA c or n

iouxland Energy and

Livestock Co-op* (14) Sioux Cent er, IA cornTall Corn Ethanol, LLC* (45) Coon Rapids, IA

Tri -St at e Ethanol, LLC* (18) Rosholt, SD corn. . nergy artners, ( usse , m o w eat

starch

U.S. Liquids (8) Louisville, KY beverage wasteBartow, FL beverage waste

R. Cucamonga, CA beverage waste

VeraSun Energy Corp. (100)^ Aurora, SD

Williams Bio-Energy (135) Pekin, IL corn

Aurora, NEWyoming Ethanol (5) Torrington, WY corn

farmer-owned ^under construction

U.S. Ethanol Fuel Production 2002

Source: Renewable Fuels Association, January 2003

U.S. Ethanol Fuel Plants 2002

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Japan 645.6

South Korea 338.6

Egypt 196.8

Taiwan 181.1

Canada 157.5

Mexico 157.5

EU 118.1

Malaysia 94.5

Colombia 74.8

Algeria 55.1

Saudi Arabia 51.2

Others 897.6

Others31%

Japan22%

S. Korea12%

Egypt7%

Taiwan

6%

Mexico 5%

Canada 5%

EU 4%

Top World Corn Importers 2001-2002Million Bushels

Source: USDA/Foreign Agriculture Service, Grain: World Markets and Trade, January 14, 2003

S.Africa

Egypt

Canada

India

Japan

Mexico

Brazil

EU

China

U.S.

Others

World Corn Consumption 2001-2002Million Bushels

Total = 24,375

323

437

461

516

642 9

65 1,3

58

1,528

4,724

7,931

5,490

Source: USDA/Foreign Agriculture Service, Grain: World Markets and Trade, January 14, 2003

U.S. Corn Fed by RegionMillion Bushels**

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

00

01

*02

3200

2800

2400

2000

1600

Marketing Year ending 8-31-03 - Source: ProExporter Network (PRX)Based on PRX calculations of feed usage with residual usage removed

Non-Corn Belt

Corn Belt

U.S. Meat Exports by Animal GroupThousand Metric Tons

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

00

01

*02

3200

2800

2400

2000

1600

1200

800

400

0

*Marketing Year ending 8-31-03 - Source: ProExporter Network (PRX)

Poultry

Beef

Pork

U.S. Corn Fed by Animal GroupMillion Bushels

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

00

01

*02

1600

1400

1200

1000

800

600

400

200

0

*Marketing Year ending 8-31-03 - Source: ProExporter Network (PRX)

Beef

Other

Dairy

Hogs

U.S. Corn Usage by Segment1990-2001Million Bushels

90

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

00

01

*02

6000

5000

4000

3000

2000

1000

0

*Marketing Year ending 8-31-03 - Source: ProExporter Network (PRX)

Feed & Residual

Exports

Food, Seed & Industrial

Poultry

1999-'00 2000-'01 2001-02

Japan 596.4 573.1 597.3

Mexico 190.2 226.8 187.1

Taiwan 198.3 203.0 196.8

Egypt 149.2 176.4 186.1

Canada 38.7 47.8 103.3

Colombia 70.2 62.7 68.7

Algeria 41.0 50.5 59.1

South Korea 123.4 126.5 56.3

Saudi Arabia 45.8 41.5 30.8

Dominican Republic 39.5 38.5 42.4

Israel 26.9 29.3 30.7

Other 400.0 303.0 331.3

Leading U.S. Corn Export MarketsMillion Bushels

Source: USDA, FAS; U.S. Export Sales, Marketing Year Summary

Malaysia 3%

Colombia 3%

Algeria 2%

Saudi Arabia 2%

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86

279

398

426 4

58 5

33

396

429 4

81 5

26 5

66 6

28

714

900

Source: USDA, ERS, Feed Outlook, Jan '03*Marketing Year ending Aug 31, '03

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National Corn Growers Assn, 632 Cepi Dr, Chesterfield,MO 63005, P: 636-733-9004, F: 636-733-9005,corninfo@ncga.com, www.ncga.com, Mimi Ricketts,Dir of Mktg Communications, x 112

NCGA Washington, DC Office, 122 C St NW #510,

Washington, DC 20001-2109, P: 202-628-7001,F: 202-628-1933, Tracy Taylor Grondine, SeniorCommunications Specialist

Commodity Classic, Peggy Findley, Commodity ClassicShow Director, P: 636-677-4157, srsi@swbell.net

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Corn Refiners Assn, 1701 Pennsylvania Av NW #950,Washington, DC 20006, P: 202-331-1634, F: 202-331-2054,details@corn.org, Shannon Shoesmith, Dir of Comm

North American Millers Assn, 600 Maryland Av SW

#305W, Washington, DC 20024, P: 202-484-2200,F: 202-488-7416, generalinfo@namamillers.org,

www.namamillers.org, Betsy Faga, Pres

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American Seed Trade Assn, 22 Reinekers Lane #6 0,

Alexandria, VA 22314, P: 703-837-8140, F: 703-837-9365,www.amseed.com, Leslie Cahill, Comm Mgr

Croplife America, 1156 15th St NW, #400, Washington,DC 20005, P: 202-296-1585, F: 202-463-0474,

www.croplifeamerica.org, Karen Reardon, Dir of Comm

The Fertilizer Inst,Union Center Plaza, 820 First Street

NE #430, Washington, DC 20002, P: 202-962-0490,F: 202-962-0577, kmathers@tfi.org, Kathy Mathers, VP,Public Affairs

EXPOR TS

U.S. Grains Council, 1400 K Street NW #1200,

Washington, DC 20005, P: 202-789-0789, F: 202-898-0522,grains@grains.org, www.grains.org

FOOD AN D SN AC K C OR N

Florida Sweet Corn Exchange,Box 140155, Orlando, FL32814, P: 407-894-13 1, F: 407-894-7840, www.ffva.com,

mike1@ffva.com, Mike Bess, Mktg Mgr

Popcorn Inst, 401 N. Michigan Av, Chicago, IL60611-4267, P: 312-644-6610, F: 312-321-5150,genny_bertalmio@sba.com, www.popcorn.org, GennyBertalmio, Marketing Mgr

Snack Food Assn, 1711 King Street #1, Alexandria,VA 22314, P: 703-836-4500, ext. 204, F: 703-836-8262,sfa@sfa.org, www.sfa.org, awilkes@sfa.org, Ann Wilkes,

VP, Comm

Cereal Quality Lab, Texas A&M, Soil & Crop Science

Dept, 2474 TAMUS, College Stn, TX 77843-2474,

P: 979-845-2925, F: 979-845-0456, lrooney@tamu.edu,Lloyd Rooney, Prof of Food Sci & Tech

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Chicago Board of Trade,Communications Department,

141 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, P: 312-435-3620,F: 312-341-3306, David Prosperi, Sr VP, Communications

R EN EWAB LE FU ELS

Renewable Fuels Assn,One Massachusetts Av NW #820,Washington, DC 20001, P: 202-289-3835, F: 202-289-7519,

mshaw@ethanolfra.org, Monte Shaw, Dir of Comm

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American Feed Industry Assn,1 01 Wilson Blvd #1100,

Arlington, VA 22209, P: 703-524-0810, F: 703-524-1921,afia@afia.org, rrunyon@afia.org, www.afia.org,Rex Runyon, VP, Comm & PR

Natl Cattlemans Beef Assn,Box 3469, Englewood,CO 80155, P: 303-694-0305, F: 303-694-2851,

kfrazier@beef.org, www.beef.org, Kendall Frazier,VP of Communications

Natl Grain & Feed Assn, 1250 Eye St NW, #1003,Washington, DC 20005, P: 202-289-0873, F: 202-289-5388,ngfa@ngfa.org, www.ngfa.org, Randy Gordon,

VP of Comm & Govt Relations

Natl Pork Board, 1776 NW 114th St, Clive, IA 50325,P: 515-223-2600, F: 515-223-2646, cindy.cunningham@porkboard.org, www.porkboard.org, Cindy Cunningham,

Asst VP Comm

US Poultry & Egg Assn, 1 30 Cooledge Rd, Tucker,

GA 30084-7303, P: 770-493-9401, F: 770-493-9257,ssmall@poultryegg.org, www.poultryegg.org,Sylvia A. Small, VP of Comm

Natl Pork Producers Council,122 C Street NW #875,Washington, DC 20001, P: 202-347-3600,

F: 202-347-5265, flynnk@nppc.org, www.nppc.org,Kara Flynn, Dir of Comm

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Colorado Corn Growers Assn, Col Corn Admin

Committee, 127 22nd St, Greeley, CO 80631,

P: 970-3 1-8201, F: 970-3 1-8203,info@coloradocorn.com, www.coloradocorn.com,

John Cevette, Exec Dir, jcevette@coloradocorn.com

Georgia Corn Growers Assn,Box 306, Tifton, GA 31793,P: 229-835-2244, F: 229-835-2971, Drew Collins, Pres,

ccinc@alltel.netGeorgia Ag Commodity Commission for Corn,

328 Agricultural Bldg, Capitol Sq, Atlanta, GA 30334,P: 404-656-3678, F: 404-656-9380, Howard McGlamory,Staff Liaison

Illinois Corn Growers Assn, Box 1623, Bloomington, IL

61702-1623, P: 309-557-3257, F: 309-827-0916

Illinois Corn Mktg Board, Box 487, Bloomington,IL 61702-0487, P: 309-827-0912, F: 309-827-0916,ilcorn@ilcorn.org, www.ilcorn.org, Rodney Weinzierl,Exec Dir, weinzier@ilcorn.org

Indiana Corn Growers Assn,Ind Corn Marketing

Council, 225 S East St, Indianapolis, IN 46202, P: 317-692-7151, F: 317-692-7148, incorngrowers@hotmail.com,Dennis Whitsitt, Pres; Jon Rettinger, Chair

Iowa Corn Growers Assn,Iowa Corn Promotion Board,

0 NW 88th St #100, Johnston, IA 0131-2948,P: 515-225-9242, Automated Syst: 515-225-9371,F: 515-225-0781, corninfo@iowacorn.org,

www.iowacorn.org, Craig Floss, CEO, cfloss@iowacorn.org

Kansas Corn Growers Assn,Kan Corn Commission, Box

446, 109 W 4th St, Garnett, KS 66032, P: 785-448-6922,F: 785-448-6932, www.ksgrains.com/corn, Jere White,Exec Dir, jwhite@ksgrains.com

Kentucky Corn Growers Assn,Kent Corn Promo

Council, Box 90, Eastwood, KY 40018, P: 502-243-4150,F: 502-243-4149, info@kycorn.org, www.kycorn.org, Todd

Barlow, Exec Dir, toddbarlow@compuserve.com

Lousiana Soybean & Grain Research & Promo Board,

Box 95004, Baton Rouge, LA 70895-9004,P: 22 -922-6200, F: 22 -922-6229, Kyle McCann,State Checkoff Mgr, kylem@lfbf.org

Maryland Grain Producers Assn,Md Grain Producers

Utilization Board, 53 Slama Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037P: 410-956-5771, F: 410-956-0161, lynnehoot@aol.com,

www.marylandgrain.com, Lynne Hoot, Exec Dir

Michigan Corn Growers Assn, orn Mktg Prog of Mich,

504 S Creyts Rd, #A, Lansing, MI 48917-8230,P: 517-323-6600, F: 517-323-6601, www.micorn.org,

Jody Pollok, Exec Dir, jpollok@micorn.org

Minnesota Corn Growers Assn,Minn Corn Research

and Promo Council, 738 1st Av E, Shakopee, MN 55379,

P: 952-233-0333, F: 952-233-0420, info@mncorn.org,www.mncorn.org, Bruce Stockman, Exec Dir,stockman@mncorn.org

Mississippi Corn Growers Assn,Box 9555, MississippiState, MS 39762, P: 662-325-2311, F: 662-325-8742,Dr. Erick J. Larson, Sec-Treasurer, elarson@pss.msstate.edu

Missouri Corn Growers Assn,Missouri Corn

Merchandising Council, 3118 Emerald Ln, JeffersonCity, MO 65109, P: 573-893-4181, F: 573-893-4612,mcga@mocorn.org, www.mocorn.org, Gary Marshall,CEO, gmarshall@mocorn.org

Nebraska Corn Growers Assn, 1327 H St, #305,Lincoln, NE 68508, P: 402-438-6459, F: 402-438-7241,necga1@cs.com, www.necga.org , Scott Merritt, Exec Dir,scottmerritt65@aol.com

Nebraska Corn Development, Utilization & Mktg Board,

301 Centennial Mall S, 4th Fl, Lincoln, NE 68509-5107,

P: 402-471-2676 F: 402-471-334 , www.nebraskacorn.org,Don Hutchens, Exec Dir, d.hutchens@necorn.state.ne.us

New York Corn Growers Assn, 2269 DeWindt Rd,Newark, NY 14513, P: 315-331-7791, F: 315-331-1294,ny.corn@starband.com, Ann M. Peck, Exec Sec,

Corn Growers Assn of North Carolina, Inc, Box 30 13,Raleigh, NC 27622, P: 919-782-4094, F: 919-881-9522,

jwoodhouse@earthlink.net, Joyce Woodhouse, Exec Sec

North Dakota Corn Growers Assn,No Dak Corn

Utilization Coucil, 1325 23rd St S, Fargo, ND 58103,

P: 701-239-7258, F: 701-239-7259, ndcorn@state.nd.us,www.ndcorn.com, Jocie Iszler, Exec Dir, jiszler@state.nd.us

Ohio Corn Growers Assn,Ohio Corn Mktg Prog, 1100 ECenter St, Marion, OH 43302, P: 740-383-2676,740-382-0483 (checkoff), F: 740-387-0144,

ohiocorn@on-ramp.net, ohiocorn2@hotmail.com,www.ohiocorn.org, Michael Wagner, Exec Dir

Oklahoma Corn Growers Assn, 6205 Park Ln, Guymon,OK 73942, P: 580-338-1568, F: 580-338-1568, RaylonEarls, Acting Pres

Pennsylvania Master Corn Growers Assn,Box 304, State

College, PA 16804, P: 814-863-1018 , F: 814-863-7043,info@pacorngrowers.org, Greg Roth, Exec Sec, Debra

Antos, Sec, daa8@psu.edu

South Carolina Corn and Soybean Assn,P.O. Box 3 ,Dalzell, SC 29040, P: 803-469-6740, F: 803-469-6739,scsoybeans@ftc-i.net, Margaret Owens, Exec Dir

South Dakota Corn Growers Assn, 3801 S Western #100,Sioux Falls, SD 57105, P: 605-334-0100, F: 605-334-0505,lisal@sdcorn.org, www.sdcorn.org, Lisa Richardson,Exec Dir

Tennessee Corn Growers Assn,510 W Black

Ln, Obion, TN 38240-3804, P: 901-536-6226,polk@privacyconnect.com, Polk Glover, Sec

Corn Producers Assn of Texas,Tex Corn P roducers

Board, 4205 N Interstate 27, Lubbock, TX 79403,

P: 806-763-2676, F: 806-762-2674, www.texascorn.org,tcpb@texascorn.org, David Gibson, Exec VP,

dgibson@texascorn.org

Virginia Corn Growers Assn, Box 603 (7610 Davis PondRd), West Point, VA 23181, P: 804-843-44 6,F: 804-843-3629, Ellen Davis, Exec Dir, eded@inna.net

Virginia Corn Board,Virg Dept of Ag and Consumer

Services, 1100 Bank St #100 , Richmond, VA 23219,P: 804-371-6157, F: 804-371-7786, Phil Hickman, ProgDir, phickman@vdacs.state.va.us

Wisconsin Corn Growers Assn, Wis Corn Promo Board,Robert Oleson, W1360 Hwy 106, Palmyra, WI 53156,

P: 262-495-2232, F: 262-495-3178, wicorn@idcnet.com,Robert Oleson, Exec Dir

NCGA BoardofDirectors. Front row,left to right: Executive Assistant KathyB aker; CEO RickTolman; ChairmanTim Hume, Colorado;

President FredYoder, Ohio; President-Elect Dee Vaughan, Texas; KenMcCauley, Kansas; Charles Alexander, NorthCarolina. Backrow,

left toright: Bill Horan, Iowa; Scott Wall, Colorado; LeonCorzine, Illinois;Gene Youngquist, Illinois;John Tibbitts, Kansas; Gerald

Tumbleson, Minnesota; CalDalton, Wisconsin; RonOlson, SouthDakota; Kyle Phillips, Iowa. Not pictured: Ron Woollen, Nebraska.

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and clear because t hey are corn growers. They know the risks and rewards as well as

the issues and policies that shape the lives of corn growers every day. Their words arebacked by action in areas such as trade, farm policy, ethanol, research and new uses,

transportation and biotechnology. In any arena where the value of corn can be promoted

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