Institutional Gold Member
Indiana Corn Marketing Council
www.incorn.org
Indiana Corn creates value for Indiana farmers through research, promotion, market development, and education. First established in 2001, the Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC) is made up of 17 farmer-directors and is charged with overseeing the investment of state corn checkoff funds.
United Soybean Board
www.unitedsoybean.org
The United Soybean Board (USB) is a farmer-ld organization, with volunteer farmer-directors investing in more than 350 marketing and research projects annually through the soybean checkoff.
Institutional Bronze Members
www.aradc.org
Serving as the ag retail and distribution industry's voice, the Agricultural Retailers Association advocates before Congress and the Executive Branch to ensure a profitable business environment for members.
CropLife America
www.croplifeamerica.org
CropLife America is the national trade organization representing the nation's developers, manufacturers, formulators and distributors of plant science solutions for agriculture and pest management in the U.S.
Indiana Soybean Alliance
www.indianasoybean.com
The Indiana Soybean Alliance works to improve the viability of Indiana Soybean farmers and industry partners.
www.tfi.org
TFI is the leading voice in the fertilizer industry, representing the public policy, communication and statistical needs of producers, manufacturers, retailers and transporters of fertilizer. Issues of interest to TFI members include security, international trade, energy, transportation, the environment, worker health and safety, farm bill and conservation programs to promote the use of enhanced efficiency fertilizer.
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
www.ncfc.org
Since 1929, NCFC has been the voice of America's farmer cooperatives. The members are regional and national farmer cooperatives, which are in turn comprised of nearly 3,000 local farmer cooperatives across the country.
Institutional Members $250
American Farmland Trust
www.farmland.org
Founded in 1980 by a group of farmers and conservationists concerned about the rapid loss of the nation's farmland to development, American Farmland Trust (AFT) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to protecting our nation's strategic agricultural resources. Working with farmers and ranchers, political leaders and community activists, AFT has helped to permanently protect more than a million acres of America's best farm and ranch land.
www.agronomy.org
The Certified Crop Adviser Program (CCA) is one of the professional certification programs offered by the American Society of Agronomy (ASA). It is a voluntary program providing a base level of standard through testing and raising that standard through continuing education.
American Soybean Association
www.soygrowers.com
Biotechnology researchers expand the boundaries of science to benefit mankind by providing better healthcare, enhanced agriculture, and a cleaner and safer environment. The mission of BIO is to be the champion of biotechnology and the advocate for its member organizations –both large and small.
Delta Institute
www.delta-institute.org
For over a decade, Delta has helped individuals, organizations and communities demonstrate that building better economies and reforming our relationship with the environment go hand in hand. Delta creates, funds and implements programs that promote a healthy environment, a strong economy and thriving, vibrant communities.
Foundation for Agronomic Research, Inc.
www.farmresearch.com
The Foundation for Agronomic Research (FAR) helps facilitate development and implementation of science-based research and education programs in applied crop and soil management. Working with the staff of the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI), FAR supports important research and education programs to help bring science to the field for farmers and their advisers. Throughout this website, you will learn why you need FAR, and why FAR needs you.
International Plant Nutrition Institute
www.ipni.net
As world population and demand for food, fuel, feed, and fiber continue to increase, there is also a growing need for knowledge and information based on sound science. That's where we come in. The International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) is a new, not-for-profit organization dedicated to responsible management of plant nutrients - N, P, K, secondary nutrients, and micronutrients - for the benefit of the human family.
Publisher Steve DeWitt held discussions for several months with the Cedar Rapids Gazette for the need for a publication focused entirely on the issues facing Iowa's farmers. The complicated business of farming and the emotion of the rural lifestyle were not being fully addressed by the ag media in the early 1980s.
www.bwsr.state.mn.us
The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources is the state's administrative agency for 91 soil and water conservation districts, 46 watershed districts, 23 metropolitan watershed management organizations, and 80 county water managers. The agency's purpose, working through local government, is to protect and enhance the state's irreplaceable soil and water resources by implementing the state's soil and water conservation policy, comprehensive local water management, and the Wetland Conservation Act as it relates to the 41.7 million acres of private land in Minnesota.
National Association of Conservation Districts
www.NACDnet.org
NACD's mission is to serve conservation districts by providing national leadership and a unified voice for natural resource conservation.
National Pork Board
www.pork.org
The mission of the National Pork Board's Science and Technology Department is to provide the scientific support for identifying and addressing issues affecting the health, safety and quality of the pork industry’s animals, products or people. Broad areas of responsibility include pork quality, environment, food safety, swine health, animal welfare and producer health and safety.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
www.nrel.gov
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the nation's primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development (R&D). NREL's mission and strategy are focused on advancing the U.S. Department of Energy's and our nation's energy goals.
North American Equipment Dealers Association
www.naeda.com
The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) was founded September 21, 1900. Founded as the National Federation of Retail Implement & Vehicle Dealers' Association, the association was organized as a result of dealer protests regarding the marketing practices of manufacturers of harvesting equipment. Although state and regional dealer associations pre-dated NAEDA, dealers believed they would be more effective as a group if their concerns were expressed through a national office.
No-till Farmer
www.lesspub.com
Since 1981, readers have trusted us to deliver the latest information through our magazines, newsletters, books, reports and conferences. Your satisfaction is very important to us! With knowledge being your most important tool, we provide valuable ideas to help you exceed your goals and expectations. Our role is to treat you as we like to be treated, offering quality service and products that establish us as a leader in the fields we serve.
Oregon Ryegrass Growers Seed Commission
www.ryegrass.com
The Oregon Ryegrass Growers Seed Commision was formed by growers in 1965 for the purpose of promoting Oregon-grown Ryegrass seed use and developing new domestic and international markets. It also contributes funds for continuing production and market research of Ryegrass. The Commission is a non-profit organization which neither sells seed nor quotes prices.
Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association
www.directseed.org
Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association (PNDSA) was formed in 2000 to provide information exchange, advocacy on conservation policy issues and research coordination that will assure adoption of economically viable and environmentally sustainable direct seed cropping systems.
The Nature Conservancy
www.nature.org
The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.



