Texas Corn Producers

Farmers are fed up with the fertilizer industry's unchecked pricing power, and for good reason. This is an issue we've been working on for years, and this week marked an important step forward.

We're proud to join major farm organizations from 18 states at FED UP, a conversation with the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, to deliver a unified message: while fertilizer companies post record profits, farmers continue to face mounting financial pressures and farm closures.

It's time for greater transparency and accountability in the fertilizer industry. We appreciate the FTC for listening to farmers' concerns, and we're hopeful this conversation is the beginning of meaningful action to shine a light on pricing practices that have disadvantaged producers for far too long. Read more: loom.ly/w2lE4eM

Get to know TCPA at-large board member Russell Williams 🌽

Russell has been farming in the Texas High Plains for 14 years and is actively involved at both the state and national level, serving on the Production & Stewardship Action Team for NCGA.

Check out his perspective below ↓ Learn more about what TCPA does: TexasCorn.org/your-association

In the latest corn leafhopper update, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension entomologist David Kerns says pressure remains fairly stable, with little movement beyond South Texas.

Some stressed fields are seeing 5–6 leafhoppers per plant, but aggressive treatment has helped keep infestations isolated. Most Central Texas corn has tasseled and is largely out of the susceptible stage.

Key takeaway for growers: keep scouting and watch for weather systems moving north from the south, especially if you have second-crop corn.

Listen to the full update: loom.ly/tplp1ys

You’ve put in the work, now put it to the test 🏆 🌽 Enter the National Corn Growers Association Yield Contest and see how your corn stacks up.

Don’t forget: paperwork needs to be submitted before harvest! Get the details here: loom.ly/6I8Saz8

The ripple effect of ag exports is massive. U.S. food and agriculture exports generate $963.76 billion in total economic output, according to Feeding the Economy.

That’s not just demand for farmers, it’s support for transportation, processing, equipment and more. Trade agreements like USMCA help keep that momentum going. Learn more: feedingtheeconomy.com

Summer’s on the way, and you already know what’s on our menu 🌽

Level up your seasonal spread with these 51 sweet corn recipes from Delish: loom.ly/jUI5BeY

💭 Texas FFA chapters… what would YOU do with $500?

Launch a new project?
Grow your leadership team?
Serve your community in a bigger way?

Our Texas Corn Producers FFA Grant Program is giving 5️⃣ chapters the chance to do just that. 🌽

Tell us your vision + apply now 👉🏻 loom.ly/xFhXPT8