Regional Commodity Organizations

 
 

Funding and Partnerships come in many forms at NCI—foremost, through funding from the state legislatures of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, and checkoff funding from agricultural commodity groups representing producers in these three states and Montana. NCI also partners on a worldwide level with USDA/FAS, US Wheat Associates, USA Pea and Lentil Association, US Grains Council and other professional groups to educate buyers and promote regional crops to buyers around the world.

Regional Organizations

 
 
 

National Commodity Organizations

 

Wheat Foods Council
Health and nutrition professionals… educators… supermarket and retail dietitians…health-conscious consumers… media… chefs and cooks… These are among the audiences the Wheat Foods Council (WFC) reaches out to as part of its mission to help increase awareness of dietary grains as an essential component of a healthful diet.

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U.S. Wheat Associates
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is the export market development organization for the U.S. wheat industry. USW promotes the reliability, quality and value of all six U.S. wheat classes to wheat buyers, millers, bakers, food processors and government officials in more than 100 countries around the world.

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U.S. Grains Council
The U.S. Grains Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, grain sorghum and related products. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture's profitability.

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United Soybean Board
Success for soybean farmers in today’s market takes more than just a good harvest. Increasing demand for soybeans is an essential part of the equation. The soybean checkoff helps facilitate market growth and creation by funding and directing marketing, research and commercialization programs. By building demand both at home and abroad, the soybean checkoff helps ensure a strong and profitable future for U.S. soybean farmers.

 
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U.S. Durum Growers Association
USDGA provides a voice for durum producers on agricultural policy and the durum industry, while striving to keep producers informed about the latest technology in durum production.

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Sugarbeet Research and Education Board
The Sugarbeet Research and Education Board of Minnesota and North Dakota is a cooperative effort by the sugarbeet growers of American Crystal Sugar Company, Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative and Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative. Its purpose is to promote research, education and sugar production throughout Minnesota and North Dakota.

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National Sunflower Association
The National Sunflower Association (NSA) is a non- profit organization dedicated to the promotion of U.S. sunflower and its products, and to the development of sunflower markets throughout the world.

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National Grain Sorghum Producers
National Sorghum Producers serves as the voice of the sorghum industry from coast to coast through legislative and regulatory representation and education.

 
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National Corn Growers Association
The Mission of the National Corn Growers Association is to create and increase opportunities for corn growers.

In 2020, NCGA will remain the preeminent voice representing the needs of the nation’s corn growers. We will maximize opportunities for the corn industry to meet growing domestic and global market demand while increasing corn farmers’ environmental and economic sustainability. At the same time, we will advocate for policies that retain viable risk management tools, encourage science-based regulations, foster a positive public perception of production agriculture and create additional opportunities to expand the uses and efficiencies of corn.

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National Barley Growers Association
NBGA has been actively working to promote U.S. sourced barley since 1989. Our mission is to enhance and maintain the profitability of the United States barley industry. We work to achieve this mission by providing a unified voice through grassroots producer involvement. NBGA was created to advance the national and international interests of U.S. barley producers. The work of the Association focuses on barley-producing states including: Colorado, Idaho, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.

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National Barley Foods Council
The National Barley Foods Council (NBFC) is a not-for-profit 501(a) group based in Spokane, WA. The NBFC was established in 1989 to serve as an information clearinghouse for barley food issues and to promote awareness and usage of barley on behalf of the US barley industry.

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National Pasta Association
For generations, pasta has been a part of family traditions from weeknight meals to holiday feasts. From hearty lasagna to delicate pasta salad, the recipe possibilities are endless. Make pasta and create a family tradition that will last for years to come.

 

National Association of Wheat Growers
The National Association of Wheat Growers was founded more than 60 years ago by producers who wanted to work together for the common good of the industry. Today, NAWG works with its 22 affiliated state associations and many coalition partners on issues as diverse as federal farm policy, environmental regulation, the future commercialization of biotechnology in wheat and uniting the wheat industry around common goals.

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Ameriflax
AmeriFlax is the trade organization that represents North Dakota flax producers. The organization is funded by flax check-off dollars from the North Dakota Oilseed Council. Our purpose is to increase the use and sale of U.S.-grown flax and by-products in domestic and foreign markets. AmeriFlax guides programs on public relations, advertising, nutrition research, market research and consumer and industrial education.

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American Soybean Association
For the past 90 years, the American Soybean Association has met the demands of a growing world. The American soybean farmer has a tremendous opportunity to answer the call of agricultural needs throughout the world and ASA is the collective voice of 21,000 U.S. soybean producers.

American Malting Barley Association
The American Malting Barley Association strives to encourage and support production of an adequate supply of high quality malting barley for the malting, brewing, distilling and food industries through increased understanding of the malting barley crop.