Kansas Corn Growers Association
MANHATTAN — The National Corn Growers Association announced the slate of new and returning farmer leaders who will serve on the organization’s action teams and committees beginning Oct. 1, 2026. Three Kansas corn growers and two Kansas Corn staff members are part of the teams.
Representing a cross-section of corn production, the teams consist of state staff, farmers and industry members. The action teams provide growers and stakeholders an opportunity to play an active role in shaping their industry’s future through guiding NCGA programs, policy and priorities.
Biofuels Action Team
Brett Grauerholz, Republic; KCGA Vice President
Production and Sustainability Action Team
Tanner McNinch, Ness City, Vice Chair; KCGA Secretary
“The Production and Sustainability Action Team focuses on what goes into raising a crop and what comes out of it: the inputs we put into the field, how we measure results and the new markets opening up for growers beyond feed, food and ethanol,” McNinch says. “That covers conservation practices, crop protection tools and regulations and emerging opportunities like 45Z and other low-carbon fuel markets that could add value to every bushel.
“Growing conditions vary widely across Kansas and differ from much of the Corn Belt. Those differences bring challenges that are unique to Kansas, but finding solutions to those challenges strengthens the whole industry. I'm excited to help lead this team to make sure Kansas farmers' voices are heard, while working toward policies and opportunities that benefit growers across the country.”
Risk Management Action Team
Brent Rogers, Hoxie, Vice Chair; KCGA Director
Taylor Williamson, Kansas Corn, State Staff
“The primary topic of the risk management team is the farm bill,” Rogers said. Our team was integral in studies and outreach on issues such as crop insurance, base acres and reference prices, that were part of the House-passed farm bill as well as the Senate ag committee version. I look forward to continuing to bring a Kansas perspective to this team as I help lead this coming year.”
Trade, Transportation, Animal Agriculture Action Team
Connie Fischer, Kansas Corn, State Staff
NCGA Board Nominating Committee
Brett Grauerholz, Republic; KCGA Vice President
Grauerholz is a returning member to the Biofuels Action Team, and Fischer and Williamson are also returning members to their posts.
The NCGA has six action teams: Biofuels; Communication and Education; Production and Sustainability; Research and New Uses; Risk Management; and Trade, Transportation and Animal Agriculture. Kansas representatives serve on four of the six action teams.