Corn Refiners Association

06/15/2026

$700.

That's how much money USMCA saves American families every year by lowering the price of groceries. Without the trade pact, tariffs could rise by an average of 7.4%, bringing the price of groceries up with them.

For more info on how USMCA benefits American consumers, check out our research

Purdue University analysis finds North American trade agreements have delivered meaningful savings for U.S. consumers and strengthened agricultural supply chains June 8, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Corn Refiners Association (CRA), in partnership with the Agriculture Coalition for USMCA, today anno...

06/11/2026

It's our favorite day of the year - National Corn Day!

Corn is one of the most versatile vegetables, used in food products, car components, advanced bioproducts, packaging products, and a whole host of other goods. There's nearly no limit to what corn can do.

We hope your day is filled with the Kernel of Innovation!

06/10/2026

It's no surprise that the Sunflower State runs on agriculture, with the food and ag industries supporting $156 billion in economic activity.

Learn more about the vital role ag plays in Kansas' economy ⬇️

06/09/2026

The USMCA trade agreement has been great for Americans' wallets, offsetting rising costs at the grocery store by providing $700 in annual food cost savings.

Check out how USMCA benefits American families ⬇️

06/08/2026

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement has been a highly effective trade pact, delivering savings for Americans by lowering food prices, strengthening ag supply chains, and increasing access to a wider variety of food products year-round.

As the joint review of USMCA begins next month, we've partnered with Agricultural Coalition for USMCA to show how USMCA benefits Americans at the grocery store, lowering prices and increasing options.

Check out the report for yourself:

Purdue University analysis finds North American trade agreements have delivered meaningful savings for U.S. consumers and strengthened agricultural supply chains June 8, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Corn Refiners Association (CRA), in partnership with the Agriculture Coalition for USMCA, today anno...

06/05/2026

The American food and agriculture industries are extensive, and supporting a stable industry means supporting every part of it.

Our President and CEO, John Bode, joined IL Corn to discuss ag exports, ag manufacturing, and the importance of our industry according to the Feeding the Economy report. Give it a watch ⬇️

Agriculture drives 20% of the U.S. economy & 1 in 5 jobs. See what the Feeding the Economy report means for Illinois corn farmers.

06/04/2026

Everything is bigger in Texas, including the economic impact of food and agriculture 🤠

These industries account for more than 4.6 million jobs in the Lone Star state. Get more info at https://brnw.ch/21x360H

06/02/2026

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement has benefitted producers, farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and retailers across the continent. Today, dozens of organizations representing these groups and many more came together to support USMCA.

USMCA creates more resilient and integrated agricultural systems while lowering prices for consumers. With USMCA review negotiations underway, now is the time to speak up. Thank you to everyone that showed their support.

Nearly 160 organizations representing the American, Canadian and Mexican food and agricultural value chains sent a joint letter today to the trade representatives of their three countries urging them to renew and strengthen the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement as the required six-year joint review appro...

06/01/2026

The USMCA trade pact has been a boon for growers, producers, and consumers, lowering grocery prices while expanding ag markets.

Now is not the time to be silent. Sign up here to see how you can support American ag as USMCA comes up for renewal: https://brnw.ch/21x30rt

05/27/2026

Between the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers sit millions of acres of rich Missouri farmland. Today, we're focusing on the impact that land has on Missouri's economy.

Agriculture is a top industry in the state, producing an economic output of over $215 billion. Drive through Missouri and you'll see it for yourself!