Michigan Corn

05/27/2026

Planting is rolling along! Corn is up to 75% planted and 37% emerged. Despite the slow start to planting, corn emergence this week is on par with this time last year and the 5-year average.

How is planting going for you? Is your corn emerging? Share your pictures in the comments!

05/25/2026

Michigan Corn remembers and honors those who have served for us. Today, we pause in gratitude for the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our nation’s heroes.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆

Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared it should be May 30. It is believed the date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country.

The first large observance was held that year at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The ceremonies centered around the mourning-draped veranda of the Arlington mansion, once the home of Gen. Robert E. Lee. Various Washington officials, including Gen. and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant, presided over the ceremonies. After speeches, children from the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphan Home and members of the GAR made their way through the cemetery, strewing flowerson both Union and Confederate graves, reciting prayers and singing hymns.

05/22/2026

Matt Frostic was on the latest episode of NCGA’s CobCast talking about how the organization is tackling high input costs. 🌽🎧

05/19/2026

It's amazing what a little good weather can do! Planting progress jumped to 47% in the last week which puts us closer to the 5-year average of 52%. This week we also saw about 3% crop emergence.

05/14/2026

Growth Energy celebrated House passage of a permanent, legislative fix offering consumers year-round access to lower-cost E15.

05/13/2026

The passage of the Nationwide Consumer Fuel and Retailer Choice Act in the House of Representatives is huge win for American drivers, for farmers, and for American energy independence. Thank you to the members of Michigan’s Congressional delegation who voted to pass this bill. Read our full statement here:

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 218 to 203 today to pass H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which would allow for year-round sales of E15. In response, Michigan Corn Growers Association President John Delmotte released the following statement: “Michigan’s.....

05/13/2026

Planting progress at the beginning of the week was at 17%. Last year at this time we were at 40%. Is the weather cooperating for you?

05/13/2026

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on H.R. 1346 today to allow year-round E15 legislation, but adoption of this legislation is not guaranteed: We need all hands on deck. If you haven’t yet participated in our call to action - now is the time!

The Fight Continues for Year-Round E15

05/12/2026

Matt Frostic is in DC today advocating for E15 on behalf of Michigan’s farmers.

05/05/2026

Have you started planting yet? We're sitting at 5% planted statewide, which puts us behind the 5-year average of 15%.

We would love to see how is progressing on your farm. Tag us in your photos or drop them in the comments and you might be featured on our social media!