It is distinct from the American Corn Growers Association, a competing organization set up in 1987.

NCGA plays a dual role of providing standards and guidelines for corn growers and processors, as well as advocating for their interests to a wider audience including regulators, lawmakers, and the general public.

[4] The NCGA has also advocated for continued support and subsidies from the United States government for the ethanol fuel program, citing studies on the benefits for fighting climate change of switching away from fossil fuels towards ethanol.

[8][9] In addition, it also publishes material and conducts webinars to better educate farmers about the options available to them for crop insurance.

[10] NCGA also educates farmers and advocates for their interests in the following areas: Official website